Special Collections and University Archives, - Selected African Holdings

Special Collections and University Archives, - Selected African Holdings

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Selected items with African Origination


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University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1961 English

A reprint of the late Congolese Prime Minister's last letter to his wife, written from Thysville Prison, Leopoldville.


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1961 English

Reporting on "a new stage in the struggle for peace"; the assassination of Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba; "world solidarity with Cuba"; the disarmament question; and various peace initiatives and …


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1960 English

Addressed to Ivan Z. Potekhin; noting his recent return from Ghana and Western Europe, and slightly ailing health; enclosing a copy of a plan "which the President of Ghana asked …


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1960 English

An article concerning the challenges facing the recently independent country of Congo.


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1960 English

Explanations of the traditional dances and dancers.


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1960 English

Enclosing a copy of a letter on apartheid in South Africa and inquiring into the chances of the U.S. delegates' siding with the non-racialists; "You can imagine how it would …


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1960 English

An address to the people of Ghana, praising the country's rise to independence, extolling its rich culture, and advising its people in its future place in the world. "I see …


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1960 English

W. E. B. Du Bois and Shirley Graham Du Bois with Kwame Nkrumah at the reception following his inauguration on July 1, 1960.


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1960 English

Outlining the proceedings of the parliamentary inauguration ceremony of July 4 by the Right Honorable Kwame Nkrumah; including photos of icons of national import, prayers for libation in English and …


University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1960 English

Signed K. A. Gbedmah, Chairman, Inauguration Committee; inviting him and Shirley to the celebrations to mark the inauguration of the Republic, scheduled for June 29th through July 4th in Accra. …