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Cameroon (nation)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 506 Collections and/or Records:

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Juju man, Mankon, 1937-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/80
Scope and Contents

65 x 103 mm. Another Juju man selected by the chief to keep order and to prevent robbery.

Dates: 1937-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Juju man, Mankon, 1937-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/81
Scope and Contents

76 x 103 mm. A Juju man with a goat skin headdress, who acted in the capacity of policeman. These police were necessary to prevent any disputes as people had come from all over the country and many were the hereditary enemies of the people of Mankon.

Dates: 1937-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Juju man, Mankon, 1937-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/82
Scope and Contents

76 x 103 mm. A Juju man with his well feathered headdress and his Manjong sword by his side.

Dates: 1937-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Juju man, Mankon, 1937-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/84
Scope and Contents

76 x 103 mm. One of the 'good’ juju men with his feathered headdress and forked gong made from local iron rudely fashioned. He danced about and threw himself into all sorts of contortions.

Dates: 1937-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Juju man, Mankon, 1937-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/85
Scope and Contents

76 x 103 mm. He is here seen close up with his gong, leopard skin bag and his knowing old face surmounted by his feathered headdress.

Dates: 1937-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Juju pots, Mekete, 1938-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/107
Scope and Contents

40 x 62 mm. Juju pots in a Juju hut on the roadside, the custom is that every man must on marriage contribute a pot of dye in the near future.

Dates: 1938-02-06
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Juju shrine, en route to Mouambong, 1938-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/108
Scope and Contents

62 x 40 mm. The shrine to the Juju, Noket. It consists of a fenced in circle containing old pots and rubbish and behind a hut of grass. He is a good Juju.

Dates: 1938-02-06
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Juju sticks, Bafut, 1937-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/104
Scope and Contents

40 x 62 mm. Two Juju sticks similar to the ones seen at Bafut only with different designs and on separate mounds with a buried spear between. Each should cover a human sacrifice but in these enlightened days goats were used instead. A small calabash toad in front of each stick and they contained Mimbo, it is 'Chief's Mimbo' as small pieces of grass are seen in the neck of the calabashes.

Dates: 1937-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Kakala village (French Cameroons) near Golombe, 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/377
Scope and Contents From the File: A collection of photographs on 77 loose sheets. On one sheet, in ink capitals, is written 'Photographs taken between June 18th 1934 - December 1934, in the Lamu Archipelago, Tanganyika, Kenya, Uganda, Belgian Congo, Ruanda Urundi, French Equatorial Africa, Cameroons, Nigeria, French West Africa.' The majority of the photographs have been captioned by hand, in a difficult handwriting, and some of the names of peoples and places have not been traced in works of reference. The following...
Dates: 1934
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[Kakala village (French Cameroons) near Golombe], 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/379
Scope and Contents From the File: A collection of photographs on 77 loose sheets. On one sheet, in ink capitals, is written 'Photographs taken between June 18th 1934 - December 1934, in the Lamu Archipelago, Tanganyika, Kenya, Uganda, Belgian Congo, Ruanda Urundi, French Equatorial Africa, Cameroons, Nigeria, French West Africa.' The majority of the photographs have been captioned by hand, in a difficult handwriting, and some of the names of peoples and places have not been traced in works of reference. The following...
Dates: 1934
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[Kakala village (French Cameroons) near Golombe], 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/380
Scope and Contents From the File: A collection of photographs on 77 loose sheets. On one sheet, in ink capitals, is written 'Photographs taken between June 18th 1934 - December 1934, in the Lamu Archipelago, Tanganyika, Kenya, Uganda, Belgian Congo, Ruanda Urundi, French Equatorial Africa, Cameroons, Nigeria, French West Africa.' The majority of the photographs have been captioned by hand, in a difficult handwriting, and some of the names of peoples and places have not been traced in works of reference. The following...
Dates: 1934
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Kinsawai announcing News, Banso Market, 1939-09-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/222
Scope and Contents

62 x 40 mm. The Kinsawai calls the News whilst the Tantohs stand behind him, (The Tantoh look after all the King's affairs and are very important men.)

Dates: 1939-09-06
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Kola tree, Banso, 1941-11-30

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/397
Scope and Contents

40 x 62 mm. As Kola trees are hereditary and represent the wealth of the owner, great trouble is taken to ensure that no thieving occurs, thus fetishes are put on the trees, these will bring sickness to any thief. In olden times thieving was punished by death, though the trial by the spider must have led to many innocent people being falsely sentenced. Old faiths die hard as Mission influence has been here for over thirty years.

Dates: 1941-11-30
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Koupe Mountain, Nyasoso, 1938-02-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/135
Scope and Contents

62 x 40 mm. Koupe Mountain at Nyasoso. Juju devil on top called Ekum - very bad Juju if man has witches he consults Ekum but if not strong or healthy he dies.

Dates: 1938-02-09
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Labourers awaiting payment, nr. Bole, 1938-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/121
Scope and Contents

60 x 42 mm. Gangs with their 'Head-men' waiting their turn for payment.

Dates: 1938-01
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Labourers' paysheet, nr. Bole, 1938-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/125
Scope and Contents

40 x 62 mm A paysheet showing the thumb print against each man's name.

Dates: 1938-01
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Leaving Pinane[?]. The bananas wear just a skin behind, 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/372
Scope and Contents

Showing luggage being prepared by carriers.

Dates: 1934
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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List of cattle assessment, 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 113/25/4
Scope and Contents

A table of cattle assessment in various districts of the Cameroons, 1939-1940.

Dates: 1940
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Listening to announcement, Banso Market, 1939-09-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/221
Scope and Contents

62 x 40 mm. Four of the more refined 'ladies' prefer to stand on the hill where they will hear the voice of the Kinsawai (the man who calls the News) rather than mix with the 'vulgar motley' - the crowd are seen gathering in the distance.

Dates: 1939-09-06
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Loading up the lorry, Mungo, 1938-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/143
Scope and Contents

62 x 40 mm.

Dates: 1938-04
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Look-out place used by the Nsungli sentinels during the Fulani wars, Binkar, 1940-02-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/311
Scope and Contents

62 x 40 mm.

Dates: 1940-02-19
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Looking towards the water front, Douala, 1938-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/132
Scope and Contents

42 x 60 mm.

Dates: 1938-04
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Loum, Central French Cameroons, 1938-02-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/137
Scope and Contents

62 x 40 mm.

Dates: 1938-02-09
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Mafor Bambulwe, an old Bambulwe woman, Bamenda, 1941-09-22

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/389
Scope and Contents

64 x 91 mm.

Dates: 1941-09-22
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Making nets at Pinane[?], 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304M/368
Scope and Contents

Showing a group of villagers making nets.

Dates: 1934
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).