GUIDE TO
SOURCES OF NIGERIAN HISTORY
NATIONAL
ARCHIVES IBADAN
J.V
CLINTON COLLECTION
The private collection of
J.V. Clinton was acquired in 1973 by the National
Archives from the family of the late journalist,
Mr. J.V: Clinton, B.L., L.L.B. The collection included
his old private letters few old photographs, manuscripts
or typed works, old books and diaries of historical
importance. The records will be a veritable historical
source for the students of journalism and political
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General Published and unpublished articles
on social, political and economic issues as it affects
Nigeria in particular and mankind in general
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Not dated |
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CHURCH MISSIONARY
SOCIETY YORUBA MISSION |
The Church Missionary Society, Yoruba
Mission records were acquired in 1960. The Mission
playeri a dominant role in the spread of Christianity,
establishment of schools and health centres in their
aree. of influence especially in Southern Nigeria.
The Missionary activities became fully established
m. Badagry around 1842 and subsequently spread to
other areas of Abeokuta, Ibadan, Ijebu-Ode an.i
many other notable towns.
The Society also played a dominant role in bringing
lasting solutions to the problems of Yoruba Warn
of 1886. The record of activities of the Mission
in Nigeria were recorded in files, bound volume
diaries, microfilms and general publications.
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General Correspondence to and from the CMS Yoruba
Mission and text of Sermons
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1839-1946 |
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Minute Books and Reports, Books of Accounts and
Diaries |
1844-1945 |
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COKER'S COLLECTION |
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Rev. Coker's collection
was acquired by the Department in 1962 with the assistance
of one Mr. Webs1 a research student in the History
Department under Professor Ade Ajayi. Rev. Coker played
a doc:::: nant role in the establishment of United
Xafu'e African Church in Nigeria as against the orthod
Western European Protestant religion of the ~Sesleyan.
CM.S and Catholic Missionary activities.
African. The collection includes correspondence relating
to the stand of the U.N.A. Church on issue of Polygamy
as it affects Christians. its inyolvement in the educational
development of country, and the spread of evangelism
and ~fissionary activities. The collection includes
filed pap bound volumes and general publications of
the UX.A. Rev. G. Oke the founder of the church.
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General Correspondence from and to
Rev. Coker on UX.A
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1879-1951 |
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Cash Books, Registers, Ledgers and Diaries |
1872-1945 |
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Printed Matters - Books periodicals, newspapers
and miscellaneous publications
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1844-1945 |
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COKER'S
COLLECTION |
Rev. Coker's collection was acquired
by the Department in 1962 with the assistance of one
Mr. Webs1 a research student in the History Department
under Professor Ade Ajayi. Rev. Coker played a doc::::
nant role in the establishment of United Xafu'e African
Church in Nigeria as against the orthod Western European
Protestant religion of the ~Sesleyan. CM.S and Catholic
Missionary activities.
African. The collection includes correspondence relating
to the stand of the U.N.A. Church on issue of Polygamy
as it affects Christians. its inyolvement in the educational
development of country, and the spread of evangelism
and ~fissionary activities. The collection includes
filed pap bound volumes and general publications of
the UX.A. Rev. G. Oke the founder of the church.
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General Correspondence from and to Rev. Coker on
UX.A
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1879-1951 |
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Cash Books, Registers, Ledgers and Diaries |
1872-1945 |
50 vol |
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Printed Matters - Books periodicals, newspapers
and miscellaneous publications
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1843-1957 |
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