Tsopano file 7
- Reference:GB 559 USASC/MK/2/3/2/7
- Dates of Creation:1959 - 1960
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:1 folder
Scope and Content
Folder of general editorial correspondence from the start of Tsopano's run to the end. It also includes the following correspondence and paperwork relating to:
Preliminary ideas
Starting up formalities - registration, archives, printers' estimates, insurance
Choice of name
Editorial policies
Dr Banda and The Sunday Mail (starts 24.8.59)
CID visit to the printers (starts 27.8.59; including communication with the Ministry of Justice)
Letter to Chief Secretary, Zomba (11.9.59)
Legal advice on Emergency Regulations
Quest for advertising
Letter to Dr. Banda (16.2.60)
Publishing in Central Africa (7.11.59)
Challenges to the Setter Press
Legal action against printers (starts 26.5.60)
Handing over to Malawi News, letters to Dr. Banda and Orton Chirwa (starts 13.6.60); memorandum to Aleke Banda (30.9.60)
Correspondence regarding distribution of Tsopano (including communication with the United States Information Service)
Sample paper and mock-up of 'Marawi' before the name 'Tsopano' was decided upon
Expenses and invoices
Articles for contribution and correspondence with contributors
Correspondence with other periodicals regarding receipt of the same