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Legson Kayira papers, 1965-1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kayira, Legson
Title
Legson Kayira papers
Dates
1965-1969 (inclusive)
Quantity
5" linear
Collection Number
0991 (Accession No. 0991-001)
Summary
Manuscript and galley proofs of "I Will Try"; page proof of "Jingala"; 1965-1969."I Will Try" is an autobiography (1965, Doubleday) and "Jingala" is a novel (1969).
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Legson Kayira was born in Karonga, Nyasaland (now Malawi) Africa. He received a BA form the University of Washington in 1965, and a degree from Cambridge University in 1965-1966.

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Content Description

Manuscript and galley proofs of "I Will Try"; page proof of "Jingala"; 1965-1969.

"I Will Try" is an autobiography (1965, Doubleday) and "Jingala" is a novel (1969).

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Legson Kayira, 8/1/1968

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Kayira, Legson--Archives
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