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ITEM — Multiple Containers Identifier: MS Thr 427, (19)

Prison diaries written in published works, 1967-1969

Scope and Contents

Published books used by Soyinka as diaries during his imprisonment by the Nigerian military government, 1967-1969. Portions published in 1972 as The man died (London: Rex Collings Ltd.).

Dates

  • Creation: 1967-1969

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.

A portion of this collection is shelved offsite. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine retrieval policies and times.

Extent

5 Volumes

Physical Location

Harvard Depository, b

Repository Details

Part of the Houghton Library Repository

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