Description
Curating the Colonial Past investigates the complex relationship between Kenya and its colonial archives, particularly the ‘Migrated Archives’ that remain dispersed across institutions. Riley Linebaugh analyzes how these archival collections have been curated, accessed, and interpreted, influencing the ways Kenyans understand their own history.
The book addresses critical questions about historical authority, archival custody, and the politics of memory in postcolonial Kenya. It examines the tension between colonial records held abroad and Kenya’s efforts to reclaim and reframe its historical narrative. Through detailed case studies and archival research, Linebaugh reveals how the organization and availability of historical documents continues to shape contemporary debates about Kenya’s past and identity.
Essential reading for scholars of African history, postcolonial studies, and archival practice, this work demonstrates the profound ways that institutions and archives structure historical knowledge and national memory.
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