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Notes for reminiscences, 1922 - 1946

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 36/5/8

Scope and Contents

This file contains source material that Bell collected for the composition of his memoirs, drawn from his official career or travels during his retirement. It includes notes on memorable people, places and experiences, or subjects of particular interest. The file also preserves two poems by Bell, the text of a speech that he gave at a West Indian Club dinner in 1909, correspondence regarding his tour of the Far East during 1925-26, the text of a lecture ‘Some aspects of colonial administration’ and notes on the ‘colour question’ in the American Philippines (circa 70 sheets).

Dates

  • Creation: 1922 - 1946

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Extent

1 file(s) (1 file) : paper

Language of Materials

English

General

MJC.

Finding aid date

2010-06-29 14:26:48+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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