scholarly journals The processing of Kgosi Bathoen II private archives collection for increased access to archives

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 102-113
Author(s):  
Tshepho Mosweu
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Personal Observation ◽  
Public Records ◽  
Lessons Learnt ◽  
The People ◽  
National Archives ◽  
History Of

National archival institutions are responsible for the acquisition, preservation and making accessible of their nation’s documentary heritage. It is on this basis that the Department of Botswana National Archives and Records Services (BNARS) acquires records through the normal transfer of public records from government agencies as well as donations of private archives. The main purpose of this paper is to analyse the processing of private archives of a prominent “Kgosi” in the history of Botswana, Kgosi Bathoen II of the Bangwaketse ethnic group. This is a qualitative study that used literature review to collect data. It also uses the author’s personal observation, as she was involved in the acquisition and processing of the Bathoen II archives. The key findings suggest that even though Batswana have not been donating their private archives in high numbers, BNARS have made strides in collecting private archives of prominent individuals in the country. Unlike public records, private archives collections may not come in any logical arrangement, which may be a tormenting exercise for the archivist to process and select what is worth preserving. This paper concludes that despite the difficulties encountered in processing a huge collection of private papers with no order, private papers should follow the normal archives’ practice of arrangement and description for eventual access by researchers or users. Additionally, the significance of private archives in filling the gaps found in the national repositories was revealed through Bathoen II collection, as it has information on various aspects of Botswana life, customs, traditions and the people. As such, the collection provides diversity to the nation’s documentary heritage and serves as a rich resource for research. This paper also presents lessons learnt in the preservation of private archives in Botswana.

‘Appealing for Grace’, The Guinea Corn Festival of the Nawuris of Northern Ghana

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Aniegye Ntewusu
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
The People ◽  
History Of ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Volta Region ◽  
Local Traditions

Festivals are recurrent celebrations and often with ritual events and meanings. Festivals reveal something of the identity, values and world views of the community or ethnic group that celebrates them (Szabó, 2015). Festive occasions involve local residents and visitors. In Ghana, there are several festivals celebrated by different ethnic groups. For example the people of Accra, the capital of Ghana, celebrate the Homowo festival, which is a festival that literally ‘hoots at hunger’. The festival was initiated following a bumper harvest after years of famine and hunger. The people of Akropong, Akwapim in the eastern region of Ghana celebrate the Odwira festival. It is a festival that enables the people to purify ancestral stools 2 and spiritually cleanse the towns and villages in and around Akropong. In the same way the people of Cape Coast also celebrate the Fetu Afahye festival, which is a multi-purpose festival that marks cleansing of the people of Cape Coast from a plague in pre-colonial times. The festival also celebrates an abundant harvest of fish from the sea and offers the opportunity for the people in the area to thank the seventy-seven deities of the Cape Coast for their protection over the years (Opoku 1970). The Ewe people of Anlo, in the Volta Region of Ghana, celebrate a festival called Hogbetsotso. It is a migration festival that tells the story of the escape of a group of Ewes from one of their tyrannical rulers, King Agokoli. The Dagomba people of the Northern Region celebrate the Bugum or fire festival. Local traditions provide two explanations for the festival. The first credits the origin of the festival to the Prophet Noah whose Ark docked on Mount Ararat. Local historians claim that after the floods the occupants of the Ark came out with torches to find their way out and around. The second version indicates that at a point in the history of the Dagomba people a king lost his son. The king assembled his warriors who composed a search party. They finally found the son in the night sleeping under a tree. Because they managed to find him using torches made from grass, the king decreed that every year the event should be celebrated with torches made from grass.

scholarly journals Art. XXII.—History of Tennasserim

1837 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 304-332
Author(s):  
James Low
Keyword(s):  
Personal Observation ◽  
Correct Knowledge ◽  
The People ◽  
History Of

It has been uniformly acknowledged by those travellers who have visited Siam, that scarcely any correct knowledge can be gained of its institutions and resources, beyond what may be gathered within a very confined range of personal observation.It is the aim of the court, and the duty, if not the inclination, of the people, consequent on their state of political degradation and slavery, to involve a stranger in a constant delusion regarding all that concerns them and their country. And while they distort or magnify such pieces of intelligence as their interest prompts them to communicate, they carefully block up every avenue to truth, which they wish to keep concealed.

scholarly journals Panorámica sobre las artes marciales polacas

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Wojciech J. Cynarski
Keyword(s):  
Martial Arts ◽  
Cultural Sociology ◽  
Physical Culture ◽  
Personal Observation ◽  
Font Size ◽  
Large Group ◽  
Direct Participation ◽  
The People ◽  
History Of

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The purpose of this study is to explain the revival of Polish martial arts from the perspectives of cultural sociology, the sciences of physical culture, and the humanistic theory of martial arts. The Polish Martial Arts (<em>Polskie Sztuki Walki</em>) are a subject still requiring serious scientific examination, even in Poland. There are few works concerning the history of Polish weapons, and most only describe techniques for wielding specific types of edged weapons. Nevertheless, there is a large group of enthusiasts trying to restore and cultivate the old Polish tradition, a tradition with heavy emphasis on the art of fencing. The author knows many of the people and facts presented here, from personal observation and from direct participation in these arts. As a disciple of the late Master Yoshio Sugino (10th-dan Kobudo Katori Shinto-ryu), he fought against the Polish saber champion, and he has taken part in joint exhibitions of Polish and Japanese fencing.</span></span></span></p>

scholarly journals Physical Culture in the Tradition and Rites of the Tatar Population Inhabiting Polish Territory

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Ernest Szum ◽  
Ryszard Cieoeliński
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
National Culture ◽  
Cultural Anthropology ◽  
Physical Culture ◽  
History Of

Abstract This report presents the findings of a qualitative study on the physical culture of the Tatar community inhabiting Polish territory. Historical elements of the physical culture of the Tatar community have been presented against the background of general characteristics of this ethnic group and the history of the presence of Tatars on Polish soil. The article shows particular aspects of the Tatar tradition of physical culture and its place in Tatar national culture. This is the first known report on the physical culture of this ethnic group on the ground of ethnology or cultural anthropology.

Having defined ethnic origin, the next task was to apply that definition to Sikhs to consider whether they could be said to be ‘people defined…by reference to… ethnic origins’. Lord Denning launched into a potted and largely inaccurate history of the word ‘Sikh’ and the people who follow the teaching of Guru Nanak. Again, in a subjective and arbitrary manner, Lord Denning decided that: (a) Sikhs can only be distinguished by religion, and therefore (b) they are not defined by ‘ethnic origins’, and therefore (c) they are not a racial group, and therefore (d) it is not illegal to discriminate against Sikhs. Lord Denning’s entire reasoning process rests on dictionary definitions and homespun inaccurate conclusions. He went on to criticise the CRE for bringing the case, stating that schools should not be interfered with when they properly manage their affairs. Oliver LJ in the same court said that the dictionary shows ‘ethnic’ to be a vague word and he doubts whether only the most general assistance can be obtained from dictionaries. Can one discern a community in a loose sense among Sikhs, he asked rhetorically? Without providing evidence, he says no, customs among Sikhs are so disparate they cannot be said to be members of an ethnic group. However, the essence of the discrimination legislation is that the ‘man in the street’ is the one to discriminate. The court concluded that Sikhs were not an ethnic group. The CRE appealed to the House of Lords. The House of Lords reversed the decision of the Court of Appeal, allowing the appeal. The House of Lords found that, to be an ethnic group, a group must be regarded by itself and others as a distinct community with, for instance, a shared culture, history, language, common descent or geography, customs, religion. Not all of these factors need be present. The main judgment given was by Lord Fraser. He discussed the views of Lord Denning and Oliver LJ in the Court of Appeal. He dispensed with the dictionary arguments and the suggestion that ethnic denotes race by saying, in favour of a teleological approach:

2012 ◽  
pp. 121-121
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Ethnic Origin ◽  
Common Descent ◽  
The People ◽  
House Of Lords ◽  
History Of ◽  
General Assistance ◽  
The One ◽  
Court Of Appeal ◽  
Ethnic Origins

scholarly journals Building a Living Memory for the History of Our Present: New Perspectives on Archival Appraisal

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 263-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Pierre Wallot
Keyword(s):  
Information Overload ◽  
Archival Appraisal ◽  
Public Records ◽  
National Archives ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Way

Abstract This paper examines the practical and theoretical problems that confront archivists — and historians — today. Because of the information overload in our world and of the complexity, diversity, and fragility of supporting media, the way archivists are now choosing archival records, and the very nature of the records retained, are radically changing. The paper summarises the latest thinking that is revolutionising the way archivists do their work. It also clarifies the present strategy of the National Archives of Canada insofar as public records are concerned.

scholarly journals The History of the University of Cebu College of Nursing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemarie Eva A. Tolingin ◽  
Mauro Allan Padua Amparado
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Historical Record ◽  
Historical Perspectives ◽  
The People ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of The University ◽  
College Of Nursing ◽  
The University

The study explored the historical perspectives of the College of Nursing at the University of Cebu from 1973 to 2010. The findings of which were the basis for historical documentation. Specifically, the study answered the following queries: significant symbols embraced by the College of Nursing; achievements that transpired from 1973 to 2010; achievements obtained by the college from 1973 to 2010.This qualitative study utilized the historical design. The study was conducted at the College of Nursing, University of Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines. There were 37 graduates interviewed. Aside from interviews, relics in the college were also documented and analyzed.Findings revealed that the four most mentioned personalities were Mrs. Amparo Noel, Dr. Ramillita Romano, Dr. Helen Estrella, and Ms. Piluchi Villegas. The significant symbols of the college were the school pin (with the logo of CCC-Chong Hua Hospital and University of Cebu), the duty uniform, and the Nightingale’s lamp.The change of the school’s name from CCC-Chong Hua Hospital to University of Cebu was frequently mentioned. Other significant milestones were: the transfer of the school from Sanciangko St., Cebu City to Banilad, Cebu City; Dr. Ramillita Romano appointed as assistant dean; and the 2007 topnotchers Mr. Santonin Yu and Mr. Jundell Castardo.It is important for the college to continuously document the people, events and relics through a historical record. Recommended citation: Tolingin, R. E. A. &amp; Amparado, M. A. P. (2016). The History of the University of Cebu College of Nursing. Journal of Research in Nursing, 2(1), 20-29.

Creating ‘Union Ibo’: Missionaries and the Igbo language

Africa ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitri van den Bersselaar
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Written Language ◽  
Standard Language ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Mission Schools ◽  
The Bible ◽  
The People ◽  
Accepted Standard ◽  
History Of ◽  
Identity Markers

AbstractThe literature of ethnicity in Africa indicates a major role for Christian missionaries in the creation of languages in Africa. It has been argued that certain African ethnic groups owe their existence to the ‘invention’ of their language by missionaries who created a written dialect—based on one or more vernacular(s)—into which they translated the Bible. This language came to be used for education in mission schools and later also in government schools. The Bible dialect consequently became the accepted standard language of the ethnic group and acquired the function of one of the group's prime identity markers.In the case of the Igbo language, the history of the CMS missionaries' efforts at creating a written standard Igbo shows that the process was not always straightforward. The article describes the problematic process of creating a written language. The missionaries undertook continual attempts on the basis of several dialects, but it was half a century before they produced the first translation of the Bible. They complicated matters by working in different dialects, but eventually created a standard dialect which they named Union Ibo, a mixture based on several Igbo dialects.The missionaries were also confronted with resistance from at least part of the Igbo population, who contested their choice of dialect. However, it appears that the majority of the Igbo were simply not interested. The Igbo population were far more interested in education in English, and although the CMS missionaries forced some vernacular education upon the people, actual interest remained limited. It is thus not surprising that the Bible language did not become the accepted standard language of the Igbo ethnic group. The spoken Igbo language does nevertheless function as one of the prime identity markers of the group. The article argues that the importance of the Igbo language to Igbo identity is partly the result of the missionary activity.

The Beginnings of Topo-hydrographic Activities of the United States Navy Department in Exploration of the Arctic prior to 1870 as reflected in the Official Records in the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

1972 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 35-43
Author(s):  
Herman R. Friis
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
United States Navy ◽  
Scientific Work ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Navy Department ◽  
The People ◽  
National Archives ◽  
History Of ◽  
Considerable Benefit

During the second half of the nineteenth century the United States of America embarked on a broad programme of scientific geographical exploration of the Arctic (Dodge 1961; Friis 1967). In the present century this programme has continued in cooperation with other nations, developing into a wide variety of co-ordinated scientific activities of considerable benefit to mankind and represents remarkable advances in hydrographic and oceanographic research. The very large role of the United States Navy in the history of these accomplishments is reflected in the seemingly limitless resource of extant records of the scientific work of its innumerable expeditions. It is perhaps timely that we review in brief the humble beginning and the motivations that combined to generate an interest by the Federal Government and the people in the exploration of the Arctic by the Navy Department.

scholarly journals Local History of Jakarta and MulticulturalAttitude (Historical Local Study of Betawi Ethnic)

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Suswandari Suswandari
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Ethnic Origin ◽  
Local History ◽  
Economic Interests ◽  
Local Study ◽  
History Of ◽  
Colonial Government

This is a literature review about local history of Jakarta and multicultural attitude. In the context of local history of Jakarta, ethnic Betawi as ethnic origin Jakarta is formed from the process of inter-ethnic assimilation imported by the Dutch colonial government in its political and economic interests. In its development, the Betawi ethnic group continued to strengthen and succeeded in establishing their own distinctive identity as well as disturbing with other ethnic groups in Indonesia, although in their present development their existence is decreasing due to development interest which is not able to open wide room for Betawi ethnicity itself because various causes. The Betawi ethnic group has a strong identity concerning Betawi cultural heritage such as strong religious soul, respect for diversity, friendly, homoris, helpful, open, tolerant to differences and so on. As a part of Jakarta's local history, ethnic Betawi history can be explored as a source of inspiration and a source of awareness in instilling multicultural souls in Jakarta, as a metropolitan city with increasingly diverse ethnicity towards social life within the framework of peace and harmony.

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