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Correspondence – D. K. Chisiza, 1956-1972

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Identifier: Coll-490/21/4

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Correspondence, Pamphlets, Cuttings – Chisiza.

  1. Letter D. K. Chisiza, Blantyre, to George Shepperson, Edinburgh. Expresses his appreciation of what George Shepperson has done for African Nationalism, asks for pamphlets and photographs. Nyasaland African Congress is prepared to pay. 28 October 1956.
  2. Letter George Shepperson to D. K. Chisiza Encloses a copy of the article for which Chisiza specially asked. He hasn't any copies of the others left. Hopes to publish one or two things in the future and copies will be sent. He is glad Mr Chisiza enjoyed Emily Langworthy's book This Africa was Mine, and suggests he should send her a brief letter of appreciation. 'You know, in the long run, the African must be his own historian'. With this statement, he hopes to encourage, and sends the names of those who are producing excellent work already. 20 March 1957.
  3. D. K. Chisiza thanks George Shepperson for his letter and for the copy of his article. He wishes to obtain a copy of Ethiopianism and African Nationalism now and asks for the address of the magazine in which it was published. He has begun to gather material about African political activities from 1915 to the present day, and explains how he intends to organise the information. Most of the political leaders of the early 1920s are still living, so he is convinced that he can successfully accomplish the task. Sends papers on the Franchise Issue in South Africa. 7 August 1957.
  4. D. K. Chisiza, Fircroft College, Selly Oak, to George Shepperson, Edinburgh He is settling in 'pretty well indeed' and finding the people 'more of human beings' than when they go out to South Africa. Delighted to hear about George Shepperson's book and intends to see that every Congress man has a copy. He will arrange to visit Edinburgh and will discuss the problem of finding a publisher for African political material with the recipient. 8 October 1957.
  5. D. K. Chisiza, Fircroft College, Selly Oak, to George Shepperson, Edinburgh Arrangements for a visit to Edinburgh cannot be completed until he knows for how long Dr Banda will require him. Selly Oak, 12 March 1958.
  6. George Shepperson to D. K. Chisiza He is delighted to hear that Mr Chisiza will come to Edinburgh for a few days. Asks if Dr Banda is likely to come too and recalls previous meetings. Enclosed a brochure about the book. Edinburgh, 15 March 1958.
  7. Chisiza is to be a member of the Malawi Delegation coming to London to attend the Federal Review Conference. Hopes to visit Scotland when there will be an opportunity to discuss points raised by Shepperson. Limbe, Nyasaland, 16 November 1960.
  8. George Shepperson to D. K. Chisiza Asks for a copy of a booklet Chisiza had written, after his recent visit to India, entitled Africa – What Lies Ahead? 'As a result of our conversation last year at Kanjedza you stimulated me to continue further work on nationalism in Nyasaland and, naturally, I want a copy of everything you write'. Malawi News is not arriving regularly. Edinburgh, 24 March 1961.
  9. George Shepperson to D. K. Chisiza Thanks Mr Chisiza for the pamphlet and congratulates him on his appointment as Parliamentary Secretary. 7 September 1961.
  10. Letter from Professor George Shepperson, Edinburgh, to Professor W. W. Rostow, Department of Economics, College of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Texas He thanks Professor Rostow for copies of his correspondence with the late Dunduzu Chisiza. George Shepperson writes about his recent visit to Malawi. He had taken the opportunity to go past the old Kanjedza Prison where Chisiza and other members of the Malawi Congress Party had been transferred from Gwelo. He had also driven past the spot where Chisiza had met his death in a car crash. Recalls Chisiza as 'a man of unusual gifts and ideals'. 27 July 1972.
  11. Letter from Professor Rostow to his friends* in Gwelo Prison. Sent the text of lectures he had given at Cambridge. Wishes them as merry a Christmas as their situation permits! *[Dr H. K. Banda, Mr D. K. Chisiza, Mr H. B. Chipembere and Mr T. K. Chisiza]. 17 December 1959.
  12. D. K. Chisiza, H. M. Aison, Gwelo, to Professor Rostow Thanks the professor for his letter and the lectures. Discusses the many problems of economic modernisation – at great length. 2 January 1960. (2 copies – one written on official prison form).
  13. Copy of above.
  14. Professor Rostow, Texas, to Mr D. K. Chisiza, HM Prison, Gwelo He thanks Chisiza for his letter which he has shared with his colleagues. Appreciates his willingness to exchange views. Gives his opinion on the many points Chisiza had raised in his letter. The relevant material about the teaching of Economic Development and Economic Growth at MIT sent. 25 February 1960.
  15. Professor Rostow, Texas, to D. K. Chisiza, Blantyre He hopes that Chisiza now has his freedom. Envies those who have the chance to take part in the formative stage of their nation. He shares the excitement they must feel as independence is won and 'the weight of responsibility falls on the shoulders of Africans, where it now mainly belongs'. Outlines some of the pitfalls. 18 October 1960.
  16. D. K. Chisiza, Blantyre, to Professor Rostow, Texas The London Conference on the Constitutional Future of Nyasaland has been a success. Chisiza notes its provisions and expresses his belief that they can do a great deal with the executive power granted to influence the pace and course of development. They have now been provided with a typewriter - 'a rather ominous sign for our release'. 22 September 1960.
  17. Professor Shepperson to Professor Rostow He asks permission to quote from Chisiza's letter dated 2 January 1960. 26 June 1972.
  18. Professor Rostow gives Professor a brief account of his correspondence with Chisiza and his meeting with him in Washington. Permission given to quote all or part of the letter. Shares George Shepperson's view that Chisiza's death was a tragedy.

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  • Creation: 1956-1972

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