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Bokwe, John Knox, 1855-1922
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Description
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This digital collection comprises selected works associated with John Knox Bokwe (1855–1922), a significant figure in South African intellectual and cultural history, housed within the Cory Library and Historical Archives at Rhodes University. The item set is part of the broader African Heritage Collections, which foregrounds cultural, literary, and historical materials relating to African intellectual and artistic contribution. The collection currently includes two digitized resources that reflect Bokwe’s creative and scholarly output:
Amaculo ase Lovedale — A musical work chiefly composed by John Knox Bokwe, with contributions from contemporary African composers and lyricists.
Ntsikana: the story of an African convert — A narrative exploring the life and legacy of Ntsikana, compiled from both written sources and oral historical testimony.
These items document the intersections of music, literature, and religious history in the late 19th and early 20th-century southern Africa, offering valuable insights into indigenous cultural expression and interpretation during this period. The collection is part of the Cory Library’s mission to preserve African heritage and historical records, particularly in connection with educational, religious, and literary achievements.