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Two copybooks containing notes by Fr. Alfred O’Mahony OFM Cap. on the history of Barotseland and the Lozi, the cultural group of peoples inhabiting the western province of Zambia. The notes refer to the impact of European colonization, to the work of religious missionaries in the area, and to the Zambian independence movement.

A chronological history (from 1931-81) of the Irish Capuchin mission in Northern Rhodesia (later Zambia) compiled by Fr. Luke Browne OFM Cap. Particular attention is given to the arrival of the Capuchin missionary friars, the work of clerical and lay mission personnel, relations with local communities, evangelisation, the construction of mission stations, schools and hospitals in Barotseland (later the Western Province of the Republic of Zambia) and the general administration of the mission.

Souvenir of an Irish-Zambian reunion luncheon held in Wynn’s Hotel, Dublin, on 20 Aug. 1966. Endorsed with autographs of some of the participants. This is the copy belonging to Fr. Alfred O’Mahony OFM Cap.

Ceremonial for the consecration of Monsignor Adrian Mung’andu as Bishop of Livingstone on 9 Feb. 1975 at the Church of Christ the King, Maramba Mission, in succession to Bishop Timothy Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap. At the mass, Fr. Alfred O’Mahony OFM Cap. preached a sermon on the history of the Irish Capuchin presence in Zambia. With a flier re the ordination written by Fr. Edwin Flynn OFM Cap.

An article by Fr. Luke Browne OFM Cap. referring to a ceremony held on 5 May 1991 recalling the sacrifice of Br. Louis de Vylder SJ, the first Catholic missionary to die in Barotseland. Mass was celebrated by the Most Rev. Raymond Mpezele, Bishop of Livingstone, who was assisted by several Irish Capuchin friars. The article cutting is probably taken from 'The Capuchin' magazine.

Fragmentary Christmas cards used by the Capuchins friars in Zambia. One of the cards has been used by the friars in Mangango and is dated December 1992. With some enclosed original Zambian postage stamps.

Newsletter distributed by the Office of the Zambia Society in London containing a summary of major news stories taken from various national newspapers.

Souvenir leaflet for the 10th anniversary of the Vice-Province of St. Francis, Zambia. The leaflet looks back to the inauguration of the Vice-Province on 22 January 1992 and the Mass celebrated on the occasion by Fr. Flavio Roberto Carraro OFM Cap., General Minister, Fr. Angelus O’Neill OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, the Most Rev. Adrian Mung’andu, Bishop of Livingstone and others. Includes photographic prints, and a timetable of notable events in the Vice-Province from 1992-2002.

Clippings from the mission pages of 'The Father Mathew Record' pasted into an accounts’ journal. The articles publicise the work of the Irish Capuchin missionaries in South Africa and in Northern Rhodesia. Some of the early articles also refer to missionary work undertaken by foreign Capuchin friars in India and in other parts of Asia. The clippings include articles referring to the work of Fr. Declan McFadden OFM Cap., Fr. Seraphin Nesdale OFM Cap., Fr. Timothy Phelim O’Shea, Fr. Casimir Butler OFM Cap. and Fr. Fintan Roche OFM Cap. The articles are illustrated with numerous photographs.