K.C. MURRAY CORRESPONDENCE

A.D.H Bivar Field Work 1958-1959_1

African History File 112

AFRICANS ART ARTICLES

ANTHONY KING

APESE Z INOPA FLOODING 1961-1962

ARTS COUNCIL MINUTES

ATLAS COVE AND SEA TUL

An intelligence Report containing Correspondence between K.C. Murray ad the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on the license for a land at Quarantine Station and Takwa Bay. Receipts and Telegram of Correspondence were also documented.

Books, Receipts and Orders.

Serials of letters written concerning objects, information about some changes made, and details of payment receipts from different purchases.

CORRESPONDENCE ABOUT SMUGGLING

A Documented Correspondence with K.C. Murray on Smuggled Nigerian Works of Art and their Return.

Correspondence with European Museums 1960s

A documented Correspondence of European Museums with K.C. Murray making enquiries about African Art Works and list of Antiquities Exhibited at the African Art Exhibition were also documented.

Correspondence with HJ Braunholtz BM 1940_s-50_s

A Correspondence between H.J Brauncholtz and K.C. Murray on the collection of Antiquities like the Ife Terra-cottas, Igbo-Ukwu Bronzes, e.t.c.

CORRESPONDENCE

An Intelligence Report giving account of the Correspondence between K.C. Murray and Clifford C. Gregg on the developed of Museums, Movement and Antiquities and other topics were covered.

Dr Jon Muller

A Correspondence stating recommendation for Dr. Jon Muller a research worker to carry out Archaeological research. The Document gives account of Dr. Muller's Curriculum Vitae. Dr. Jon Muller's Letter of request to the Acting Director of Antiquities Department for permission to carry out Research was also Documented.

Eliot Elisofon

A Handwritten Correspondence of recommendation for Eliot Elisofon.

Fishing Affairs copies of letters

Notes on the regulation made under the wild animal preservation ordinance, the fishing control regulations made due to the damage to the local fishermen set nets and also a memorandum requesting the Victoria beach to be a tourist attraction

General Government Circular

A Correspondence between K.C. Murray about the development of Pottery and the Pottery Industry.

Idoma [Miss A. Glaze] 1955-66 [Ethnographic Survey]

Letters written to Ekpo Eyo, the former Director of the department of Antiquities and some ethnographic survey on objects in Idoma.

J.S Boston Reports & Field work

A correspondence giving accounts of the discussion between Fagg Ag. Director of Antiquities and J.S Boston, about the Enugu Library, reports on the Antiquities in Kabba Province . Receipts of Airway bookings and Telegram correspondence were enclosed.

John Underwood

Report on getting a permit for collections of Ibeji, a small bronze head dated about 400 years old, and some other items. Also, a report on acquiring some items for the National museum of which will be examined by the sub committee.

Journey to Ghana to collect a canoe from prempeh & Fishing

A report describing a journey from Lagos to Ghana to collect a canoe from Prempeh and fishing. From Lagos via Aflao and Tema, Accra to Kamenda, Kamenda to Tema with visits to other towns and villages and back to Lagos, including letters and press paper cuttings.

List of Antiquities at Ife

An Intelligence Report on the List of Antiquities in Ife.

List of Places in Ife with Antiquities

An Intelligence Report statin places believed to have Antiquities in Ife.

Mrs Leith Ross 1962-1965

A Correspondence between K.C. Murray and the secretary to the Prime minister giving recommendation for Mrs. Ross to work at the pottery Museum in Jos. Correspondence also giving recommendation for an award of honors and Schedule for her visit were documented.

Permission to Publish Articles

An intelligence report requesting for the permission to publish articles in a journal ''The Royal African Society'' '' Art in Nigeria the need for a Museum and an offer to provide a small local Museum in Ife.

Preservation of Antiquities by Murray 1943

An Intelligence Report on Preservation of Antiquities, Recommendation arising from a tour in the Western Provinces. A Report in Ife, a list of Sites, building and other Antiquities Declared to be Monuments were also giving account of.

Preservation of Antiquities Report

An Intelligence Report on the Preservation of Antiquities with the Progress Report and a Five year Plan for Future Development.

Private Collectors checking on Departure

Intelligence reports on circulars written concerning the protection of Nigerian antiquities against smugglers and a monthly checking system of the antiquities and the private collectors by the antiquity squad.

Quarterly Reports by K.C Murray 1944-1949

An Intelligence Report giving account on the quarterly reports of the Antiquities Service by K.C Murray.

Thurstan Shaw

An Intelligence Report accounting for the Correspondence between Thurstan Shaw and the Director of the Director of Antiquities on the finding of Igbo-Ukwu Pieces and returning them to the Department.

Typing Instructions etc

Notes on the techniques of making different crafts, musical instruments ,objects e t c, and a report on Egungun festival in Ife.

Z. Dmochowski Field work

An Intelligence Report giving account on the Correspondence between Bernard Fagg and Z.R. Dmochowski on the Survey of the Traditional Architecture of Zaria.

Early Letters of K.C. Murray

An Intelligence Report Describing the life of K.C. Murray and his Life in Nigeria.

Nigerian Museum Period of Construction 1954-55

A Correspondence between the Surveyor of Antiquities Nigerian Museum and the Inspector General Public works department, Lagos on the Construction of Museum of Antiquities.