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Scope and Contents From the Series: Cuttings from 'The Daily Express', 'The Daily Mail', 'The Daily Mirror', 'The Daily Telegraph', 'The Evening Standard', 'The Guardian', 'The Kensington Post', 'The News of the World', 'The Observer', 'The People' and 'The Times' regarding Commonwealth immigration into Britain. Some of the subjects covered include legislative counter-measures, health issues, notably the spread of smallpox, and the pronouncements of Enoch Powell. Many of cuttings have been dated by the donor. In some cases...

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Many of the newscuttings relate to Kenya and Tanganyika, but there are also articles concerning the Gold Coast, Rhodesia, South Africa, Uganda and Zanzibar. A significant proportion of the cuttings relate to the impact of the Second World War on East Africa. Some of the articles are in French.

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Many of the newscuttings relate to Kenya, but there are also articles concerning the Belgian Congo, Ethiopia, Rhodesia, Tanganyika, South Africa and Uganda. A significant proportion of the cuttings relate to the impact of the Second World War on East Africa. Some of the articles are in French.

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Many of the newscuttings relate to Kenya, but there are also articles concerning Ethiopia, Rhodesia, Somaliland, South Africa, Tanganyika, Uganda and Zanzibar. Some of the cuttings are in French.

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Many of the newscuttings relate to Kenya, but there are also articles concerning South Africa and Tanganyika. Some of the cuttings are in French.

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Many of the newscuttings relate to Kenya and Tanganyika, but there are also articles concerning Uganda and Zanzibar. Some of the cuttings are in French.

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Many of the newscuttings relate to Kenya and Tanganyika, but there are also articles concerning the Cameroons, South Africa, Togoland and Uganda. Some of the cuttings are in French.

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Many of the newscuttings relate to Kenya, but there are also articles concerning Eritrea, Somaliland, Tanganyika and Uganda. Some of the cuttings are in French.

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Newscuttings concerning the Gold Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rhodesia, South Africa, Tanganyika, Uganda and Zanzibar. Some of the articles are in French.

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Many of the newscuttings relate to Kenya and Tanganyika, but there are also articles concerning South Africa and Zanzibar. Some of the cuttings are in French.

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A collection of programmes, invitations, menus, photographs and other material issued in connection with the Royal Visit to India during 1905-1906.

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This notebook contains aphorisms, anecdotes, humorous stories, and ideas for inventions with accompanying sketches. A number of periodical cuttings have been pasted in (130 pages).

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The original articles of capitulation of Dominica and St Kitts and a petition from the inhabitants of the latter, with two further copies of each document. The papers are in French, and are accompanied by an undated one-page note describing their contents.

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Contemporary press editions and a letter concerning Canadian aid to Britain.

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A booklet of paintings, pictures and photographs from Confederation Life's Gallery and Archives depicting significant events in the history of Canada.

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Manuscript and printed articles. The envelope includes a volume not listed in A.T. Matson's bibliography: 'Itinéraire et notes de E. Linant de Bellefonds, Fatiko to Buganda, February-June 1875', a manuscript transcript in French by H.B. Thomas from the 'Bulletin Société Khédiviale de Geographie', Cairo, 1876-1877, pp. 1-104.

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3 pages.

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Newscuttings from the 'East Africa Standard' and other publications, including some articles in French.

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These files represent a diverse body of material related to Bell’s literary endeavours, subjects of particular interest, projects or inventions.

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A wide range of material collected by Neil and Gerard Haig, held in cardboard wallets. There are a few items in French.

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'Journal of a voyage from Britain to India on board the "Surat castle" Captn. David Isbitster bound for Bombay', 32 pages. The journal begins on 4 November 1797, and describes Mactier's journey via Madeira and the Cape to Bombay, where he arrived on 30 May 1798. The last entry is for 7 July 1798. Some sections of the text are in French, parts of which have been translated into English. The journal is accompanied by a one-page note about Mactier.

Scope and Contents Large scrapbook containing newspaper cuttings, black and white photographs and correspondence (much in French) and other material relating to Smedley’s tenure as ambassador, including a copy of his commission; material relating to the opening of a new Laos radio station, sponsored by Britain, August 1968; the wedding of Prince Sri Savang to Rasmi Bovone; a road trip made to Cambodia, Jan 1970; the celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s birthdays in Vientiane; and the visit of the Crown Prince and...

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A letter in French written at Montpellier to M. Joseph de Montcanisy at Caen, discussing sending money to a Knight in distress, Hompesch's appreciation of loyalty amid treachery and his hopes of returning to Malta. The letter is accompanied by 'Royal Commonwealth Society library notes', no. 106 (October 1965), which includes the article 'Grand Master in exile', describing the circumstances of the document and including a free translation into English.

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Reports on the revolt of soldiers in Bunyoro.

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Prominent subjects include the extent of Bell's powers as Commissioner of Uganda; descriptions of officials, visitors, and African leaders; Bell's social life, recreation and health; attempts to encourage the development of the railways and water transportation; the cultivation of cotton and rubber; accounts of the sleeping sickness epidemic; and descriptions of Entebbe, Kampala and other places he visited (60 sheets).