Overview of the M. W. Kanyama Chiume Interview
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Title: M. W. Kanyama Chiume interview
Date (inclusive): 1998
Collection Number: 98072
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1 manuscript box, digital media
(0.4 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Sound recording and transcript, relating to independence movements in Africa, and to Malawi politics and foreign policy. Interview
conducted by Benjamin Nicholas Lawrance. Also includes sound recording of speech by the Malawi politician Henry Chipembere.
Creator:
Chiume, M. W. Kanyama, 1929-
Creator:
Lawrance, Benjamin N. (Benjamin Nicholas)
Creator:
Chipembere, Henry
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Access
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Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1998.
Preferred Citation
M. W. Kanyama Chiume interview, 1998 November 13, Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical Note
Malawi politician; minister of external affairs, 1964.
Scope and Content of Collection
Sound recording and transcript, relating to independence movements in Africa, and to Malawi politics and foreign policy. Interview
conducted by Benjamin Nicholas Lawrance. Also includes sound recording of speech by the Malawi politician Henry Chipembere.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Audiotapes
Malawi -- Politics and government
Africa -- History -- 1960-
Malawi -- Foreign relations
box 1
Sound recording of M. W. Kanyama Chiume interview
13 November 1998
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 98072_a_0002624
Scope and Contents note
In the Chiume interview, Chiume discusses his experiences in Africa, especially in regard to European imperialism and his
actions working with independent African states. The conversation also touches on Chiume's experiences in segregated America.
Benjamin Lawrance is the interviewer. In English. 2 cassette tapes.
box 1
Rest of collection not yet described
box MC27
1 3.5-inch floppy disk
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