A Preliminary Inventory of His Papers at the Harry Ransom Center
Creator:
Okigbo, Christopher, 1932-1967
Title:
Christopher Okigbo Papers
Dates:
1955-1967
Extent:
4 document boxes (1.68 linear feet), 1 galley folder (gf)
Abstract:
The Christopher Okigbo Papers contain
poetry, correspondence and other related materials of the Nigerian poet, including
works by
other Nigerian poets, authors, and scholars.
Call Number:
Manuscript Collection MS-54144
Language:
English and Igbo
Access:
Open for research. Some materials restricted due to fragile condition; digital facsimiles
are available. Researchers must create an online Research Account and agree to the
Materials
Use Policy before using archival materials.
Use Policies:
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living
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may have
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may
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deemed
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of
Texas at Austin assume no responsibility.
Restrictions on Use:
Authorization for publication is given on behalf of the University of Texas as the
owner of
the collection and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright
holder
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Christopher Okigbo Papers (Manuscript Collection MS-54144). Harry Ransom Center, The
University of Texas at Austin.
Poet Christopher Okigbo was born in the Anambra State in Nigeria in 1932. He graduated
from
the Univarsity of Idadan in 1956 and worked as a librarian, teacher, editor and publisher.
He published three volumes of poetry before his death in 1967 fighting for Biafra
in the
Nigerian Civil War: Heavensgate (1962), Limits (1964), and Silences
(1965).
The Christopher Okigbo Papers contain poetry, correspondence, and other related materials
of the Nigerian poet, including works by other Nigerian poets, authors, and scholars.
The
papers are arranged in three series: I. Works, 1959-1966; II. Correspondence, 1957-1966;
and
III. Other Related Materials, 1955-1967. Series I is further divided into two subseries:
A.
Poetry and B. Acknowledgements, Introductions, and Other Book Elements. Additionally,
Series
III is divided into three subseries: A. Reference Materials, B. Personal and Professional
Activities, and C. Works by Others. Many of the papers are in fragile condition and
show
signs of insect or other damage. Special handling my be required.
Related Material
Related Materials at the Harry Ransom Center are located in the Amos Tutuola Collection,
the Robert M. Wren Collection, the Charles R. Larson Papers, the Transcription Centre
Collection, and the Commonwealth Arts Festival Records.
Okigbo materials are present at Harvard University's Houghton Library. Additional information on Okigbo is available from the Christopher Okigbo
Foundation
