ABSTRACT
Only bibliographies devoted wholly or substantially to anthropological works on Nigeria are included here. Lists in books and journals, unless extensive, are not included. Bibliographies limited to one aspect of the subject or to one ethnic division will be found at the beginning of the appropriate sub-division.
1 Adedipe, G. A. K.
A special list of records on land and survey, Nigerian secretariat record group. Ibadan, National archives, 1963. [ii] iv, 23p.
Chapter vii (pp. 13–14) includes items relating to traditional land tenure systems.
2 Alagoa, Ebiegberi Joe
A special list of material concerned with tribal and related studies among Kaduna secretariat record groups. Kaduna, National archives, 1962. vi, 84p.
3 —Special list of records related to historical, anthropological and social studies among provincial administration record groups at National archives, Kaduna. Kaduna, National archives, 1962. vi, 71p.
4 Amosu, Margaret
Nigerian theses; a list of theses on Nigerian subjects and of theses by Nigerians. Ibadan, University press, 1965. [vi] 36p.
5 —A preliminary bibliography of creative African writing in the European languages. Ibadan, Institute of African studies, University of Ibadan [1964] v, 35p.
Issued as a special supplement to African studies. Lists the works of 251 authors arranged alphabetically by country.
5a Arif, Aida S. and Hakima, Ahmad M. Abu
Descriptive catalogue of Arabic manuscripts in Nigeria: Jos Museum and Lugard Hall Library. London, Luzac & Co., 1961. viii, 216p.
An annotated title list of Arabic MSS. kept in the Jos Museum and the Lugard Hall Library.
6 Ashikodi, L. N.
A special list of annual, half-yearly and quarterly reports among Kaduna secretariat record group. Kaduna, National archives, 1962. iii, 73p.
7 Carson, Patricia
Materials for West African history in the archives of Belgium and Holland. London, Athlone press, 1962. viii, 86p. (Guides to materials for West African history in European archives, no. 1)
A handy volume listing materials on all aspects of West African history in archives, museums, libraries and government ministries in the two countries. See also [13] and [41]
8 Coleman, James S.
Nigeria: background to nationalism. 1958.
Bibliography: pp. 481–496.
8a Conover, H. F.
Nigerian official publications … See [48]
9 Dipeolu, J. O.
Bibliographical sources for Nigerian studies. Evanston, African studies center, Northwestern University, 1966. 26p.
9a Dubester, H. J.
Population census and other official demographic statistics of British Africa. See [49]
10 Eicher, Joanne B.
Bibliography of African dress (with emphasis on Nigeria) [Enugu, the author, 1966] 13p.
Mimeographed. “Draft only. Not for publication.”
11 Enwere, J. C.
A provisional guide to official publications at the National archives, Kaduna. National archives, Kaduna, 1962. iii, 78p.
12 —A special list of records on chieftaincy matters, Nigerian secretariat record group. Ibadan, National archives, 1962. iii, 43p.
12a Forde, Cyril Daryll, ed.
Select annotated bibliography of tropical Africa. See [27]
13 Gray, Richard and Chambers, David Sanderson
Materials for West African history in Italian archives. London, Athlone press, 1965. viii, 164p. (Guides to materials for West African history in European archives, no. 3)
See also [7] and [41]
14 Gunton, D. and Martin, D.
An author catalogue of books about Nigeria in the Regional library, Kaduna. [Kaduna, Regional library, 1962] 59p.
15 Gwam, Lloyd Chike A handlist of Nigerian official publications (provisional) Ibadan, National archives, 1961. 2v. v.1 1961. viii, 84p.
16 —A handlist of Nigerian official publications in the National archives headquarters, Ibadan. Ibadan, National archives, 1964, iv. 188p.
17 —A preliminary index to the intelligence reports in the Nigerian Secretariat record group. Ibadan, National archives, 1961. ii, 39p.
18 Hambly, Wilfrid Dyson
Bibliography of African anthropology, 1937–1949; supplement to Source book for African anthropology, 1937. [Chicago] Natural history museum, 1952. 155–292p. ([Natural history museum] Fieldiana: anthropology, v. 37, no. 2. Publication 688)
19 —Source book for African anthropology. Paul S. Martin, editor. Chicago, Field museum of natural history, 1937. 2v. illus., maps. (Field museum of natural history. Anthropological series, v. 26. Publication 394, 396)
Paged continuously. Bibliography, v. 2. pp. 728–866.
20 Harris, William John
Books about Nigeria: a select reading list. 3rd ed. Ibadan, University press, 1962. 46p.
Lists some 350 of the more easily accessible works chosen with the need in mind of those wishing to obtain up-to-date information about modern Nigeria. Helpful annotations. 1st ed., 1959; 2nd ed., 1960.
21 ——4th ed. 1963. 51p.
Historical society of Nigeria.
Bulletin of news. See [65]
22 Howard university. Library. Moorland foundation. A catalogue of the African collection in the Moorland foundation, Howard university library. Compiled by students in the Program of African studies; edited by Dorothy B. Porter. Washington, D.C., published for the Moorland foundation and the Program of African studies by Howard university press, 1958. 398p.
Nigeria specifically, pp. 155–180.
23 Hunwick, J. O.
Arabic manuscript material bearing on the history of the Western Sudan. Bull. news Hist. Soc. Nig., 7 (2) 1962. Supplement.
24 Ibadan. University. Library.
Nigerian periodicals & newspapers, 1950-1955. Ibadan, 1956. 23p.
A list of periodicals and newspapers received in the library from April 1950 to June 1955. Subsequent listing continued in Nigerian publications [36]
25 Ibadan university press.
Catalogue of publications. 1963. 23p.
A catalogue of all works published by the Ibadan University press from its establishment in 1949, with a few items which though not published by it, are obtainable through it.
26 ——2nd ed. 1965.
27 International African institute.
Select annotated bibliography of tropical Africa, compiled under the direction of Daryll Forde. London, New York, 1956. 1v. (various pagings)
28 —West Africa: general, ethnography/sociology, linguistics. Compiled by Ruth Jones. London, 1958. v, 116p. (Africa bibliography series : ethnography, sociology, linguistics and related subjects)
A bibliography of West Africa based on the card catalogue at the Institute’s library in London. Similar volumes issued also for East Africa, South East Central Africa and Madagascar, and North East Africa.
29 Jahn, Janheinz
A bibliography of neo-African literature from Africa, America and the Caribbean. London, André Deutsch, 1965. xxxv [1] 359p. map.
29a Jones, Ruth
West Africa: general, ethnology/sociology, linguistics. See [28]
30 Kensdale, William Elliott Norwood The Arabic manuscript collection of the library of the University College, Ibadan, Nigeria. WALA news, 2 (2) Je 1955: 21–25.
31 —A catalogue of the Arabic manuscripts preserved in the University library, Ibadan, Nigeria. Ibadan, University library, 1955–1956. 2v.
Paged continuously. Fascicule I 1955. pp. 1–14. Fascicule II 1956. pp. 15–27.
32 ——2nd ed. Ibadan, 1958. 38p.
Manuscripts collected in Northern Nigeria, and now available in the University library.
33 Lewin, Evans
Annotated bibliography of recent publications on Africa South of the Sahara, with special reference to administrative, political, economic and sociological problems. London, Royal empire society, 1943. [v] 104p. (Royal empire soc. bibliographies, no. 9)
34 Mba, V. C. J.
A preliminary index to the intelligence reports in the Enugu Secretariat record group. Enugu, National archives, 1962. v, 15p.
35 Merriam, Alan P.
An annotated bibliography of African and African-derived music since 1936. Africa, 21 (4) Oct. 1951: 319–329.
36 Nigerian publications. Ibadan. 1950–52 (1953)–.
Annual. Prepared by Ibadan university library. Serves as current national bibliography for Nigeria. Lists works published in Nigeria, and from 1955, also works about Nigeria published abroad. Items in Nigerian languages as well as government publications ineluded. Quarterly mimeographed supplements.
37 Northwestern university, Evanston, Ill. Library.
A bibliography of labor migration in Africa South of the Sahara, compiled by Hans E. Panofsky. Evanston, Ill., Northwestern university, 1961. 28p. Processed.
38 O’Connell, James
A survey of selected social science research on Nigeria since the end of 1957. In Nigerian political scene … by R. O. Tilman, 1962: 287–327.
39 Ogunsheye, Felicia Adetowun
Maps of Africa—1500–1800: a bibliographic survey. Nig. geog. j., 7 (1) Je 1964: 34–42, maps, bibliog.
40 Royal empire society
Subject catalogue of the Royal empire society, formerly Royal colonial institute … v. 1. London, 1930. [vii] x, 139, 582, cxxiii p.
An important bibliographical reference tool. Vol. 1 deals with the British empire generally and with Africa. Nigeria, pp. 139–157. Also relevant is the section on West Africa, pp. 93–111.
41 Ryder, Alvan Frederick Charles Materials for West African history in Portuguese archives. London, Athlone press, 1965. vi, 92p. (Guides to materials for West African history in European archives, no. 2)
See also [7] and [13]
42 Rydings, H. A.
The bibliographies of West Africa. Ibadan, University press, for West African library association, 1961. 36p. Includes bibliographies in books.
43 Smith, Henry Frederick Charles Nineteenth-century Arabic archives of West Africa. J. Afr. hist., 3 (2) 1962: 333–336.
44 —Source material for the history of the Western Sudan. J. Hist. soc. Nig., 1 (3) Dec. 1957: 238–246.
A bibliographical list of Arabic manuscripts bearing on the history of the Western Sudan.
45 *Solomon, Marvin D. and Warren, L. d’Azevedo
A general bibliography of the Republic of Nigeria. Evanston, Ill., Northwestern university press, 1962. 68p.
46 Thieme, D. L.
A selected bibliography of periodical articles on the music of the native peoples of sub-Saharan Africa. Afr. mus. 3 (1) 1962: 103–110.
47 U.S. Library of Congress
Africa south of the Sahara: a selected, annotated list of writings, 1951–1956. Washington, Library of Congress, 1957. vii, 269p.
Arranged by regions and countries. Lengthy annotations.
48 —Ref. dept.
Nigerian official publications, 1869–1959: a guide, compiled by Helen F. Conover. Washington, Library of Congress, 1959. xii, 153p.
Lists some 1,204 items arranged in three sections covering respectively: 1947–1959; 1923–1946; and 1861–1922. Last nine items are bibliographical sources. L.C. class marks and location symbols (for American libraries) given for most items. Processed.
49 —Ref. dept.
Population census and other official demographic statistics of British Africa: an annotated bibliography compiled by Henry J. Dubester. Washington, Govt. Printer, 1950. v, 78p.
Nigeria, pp. 14–19. Lists and describes the census reports of 1911, 1921 and 1931, as well as the earlier Lagos censuses.
50 —Ref. dept.
Research and information on Africa: continuing sources. Washington, library of Congress, 1954. vii, 70p.
Records sources, institutions, societies, periodical publications, etc., which are wholly or partly concerned with Africa.
51 Urvoy, Yves François Marie Aimé Essai de bibliographie des populations du Soudan Central (Niger français, nord de la Nigéria anglaise) Bull. Com. étud. hist. sci. A.o.f., 19, 1936: 243–333.
A very important listing, made less useful by often scanty bibliographic details.
52 Vajda, G.
Contribution à la connaissance de la littérature arabe en Afrique occidentale. J. Soc. afr., 20 (2) 1950: 229–237.
53 Varley, Douglas H.
African native music; an annotated bibliography. London, Royal empire society, 1936. 116p. (Royal empire soc. bibliographies, no. 18)
54 Waniko, Samuel Sidali
A descriptive catalogue of the early papers of the Secretariat, Northern provinces. [Kaduna, National archives, 1961] 57p. (National archives record group, S.N.P. series 10)
55 —A descriptive catalogue of the early Lugard-Sultan of Sokoto correspondence, including a description of 131 Arabic letters found in Sokoto in 1903. [Kaduna, National archives, 1961] iv, 24p.
56 *Whitting, C E. J.
The unprinted indigenous Arabic literature of Northern Nigeria. J. Roy. Asiatic soc., 1943–44.
57 Wieschoff, H. A.
Anthropological bibliography of negro Africa. New Haven, Conn., American oriental society, 1948. xi, 461 p. (Amer. oriental ser., v. 23)
