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Happy Friday Bunkers!

We are digging into the archive and finding some troublesome info from Nairobi City County Minutes during its colonial era. Take a look at this record from 1937, Native Africans who were referred to as “undesirable natives,” had taken up residence in Kibera as “a result of the removal of Pangani”. City officials noted that most had resorted to drinking on Ngong Road i.e. Kibera. Could it have anything to do with trauma from possible forced relocation? Come join us and unearth this and much more at an exhibition curated by The Nest Collective from Saturday 21st May.

Register here: bit.ly/3FAUcXm

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We have been digitising Nairobi County minutes between 1930s - 1950s found within the McMillan Memorial Library. This archives highlight the city’s socialisation during the colonial period. This work is supported by Acardia Fund and British Library.

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The Book Bunk

Bunkers,

On May 21st, we are inviting members of the public to come down to Eastlands library and immerse themselves in our world of digitisation. We will host our third panel session co-curated with Baraza Media Lab as we discuss decolonising the arts and culture space. Docubox - The East African Documentary Film Fund will screen five films tied to the archive and digitisation, you don't want to miss that! Our friends, The Nest Collective have also curated an exhibition inspired by #NRBLibraries archive! Lastly, dance to Benga music with a Ketebul Music performance and travel through our country's history of music.

Save the date: 21st May 2021
Register here: https://bit.ly/3rZVw0h

P.S: Digitisation stations and audio storytelling booths are currently available at the library. Come digitise your archive at the library!

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The Book Bunk added 14 new photos.

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The Book Bunk added 15 new photos.

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The Book Bunk added 16 new photos.

Bunkers!

What a joy to see many of you at the Missing Bits gig at McMillan last Saturday. We are inspired to keep digitising and adding towards Kenya’s public and cultural memory. Take a trip down memory lane and experience the weekend that was in pictures. Have feedback for us? Send us your feedback here: https://bit.ly/TMB-April-Feedback

Our next event will be on Saturday, 21st May 2022 at Eastlands
Library.

Mark your calendars.

Photo credits; Quaint Photography

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The Book Bunk

Bunkers!

It’s happening!! Join us today at McMillan Memorial Library, Banda Street for the Missing Bits. Experience an exhibition featuring some of the memorable items highlighted by the digitisation team. Head on over for a panel session co-curated by Baraza Media Lab and swing by upstairs and immerse yourself in our selection of films curated by Docubox - The East African Documentary Film Fund . Interested? Sure you are, come down to the McMillan Memorial Library right at the heart of the CBD.

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Episode 8 – Live Episode

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Episode 7 – Bunk Books

How to actually build a library! In this episode, Wachuka begins by telling us about the process of creating the first-ever digital catalogue of McMillan Memorial Library. It took 23 people, 8,332 hours…

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Episode 6 – A Palace full of Memories (KAR)

How to actually build a library! In this episode, Wachuka begins by telling us about the process of creating the first-ever digital catalogue of McMillan Memorial Library. It took 23 people, 8,332 hours…

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Episode 5: A Palace Needs a Roof

How to actually build a library! In this episode, Wachuka begins by telling us about the process of creating the first-ever digital catalogue of McMillan Memorial Library. It took 23 people, 8,332 hours…

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Episode 4: Books! Books! Books!

How to actually build a library! In this episode, Wachuka begins by telling us about the process of creating the first-ever digital catalogue of McMillan Memorial Library. It took 23 people, 8,332 hours…

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Episode 3: The People Need Public Space

In this episode, we listen to Dr. Wangui Kimari and Dr. Alfred Omenya converse with Wanjiru and Wachuka about the colonial history of Nairobi’s urban planning and how these segregated divisions endure in…

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Episode 2: Little Palaces

Wachuka and Wanjiru introduce us to Jacob Ananda, Head Librarian of McMillan Memorial Library and Orpah Agunda, an Inventory intern at Book Bunk and long-term resident of Kaloleni.

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Episode 1: A Palace for The People

In this episode, we explore the history of McMillan Memorial Library, including some background on Lucy and Northrup McMillan, who it’s named after...

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