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Joseph Towles: Makere University

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Scope and Contents

Includes material from Towles' studies at Makerere University in Uganda related to anthropology, sociology, social structure, religious studies, and political anthropology, 1965-1967. Includes papers written by Towles, class notes, exams, and field notes; various scholarly and general university publications such as faculty handbooks; and materials related to travel and living arrangements while at Makerere. Also includes note cards affiliated with his Makerere University dissertation: Nkumbi Initiation: Ritual and Structure Among the Mbo of Zaire, 1979.

Dates

  • Creation: 1949-1979

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Material is in English

Access Restrictions

This collection has restrictions to access. For more information, please read the collection inventory or contact the Avery Research Center: (843) 953-7609.

Extent

From the Series: 11.5 linear feet

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

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