Poison proof, 1968 - 1998
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of the transcript of a short story read on the B.B.C. World Service, July-August 1968, based on a true incident in the life of Michael Wilson in British Somaliland. Wilson is referred to as Tom Blake in the story. There is an accompanying manuscript letter from Mrs Ursula E. Sykes-Thompson providing background information, 17 August 1998.
Dates
- Creation: 1968 - 1998
Creator
- Thompson, Cyril Sykes (fl 1930-1968) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Cyril Sykes-Thompson attended Queens' College, Cambridge. He was Director of Education in British Somaliland where he served with Michael Wilson, Colonial Service District Commissioner. He was awarded an M.B.E. after risking his life in the pursuit of his duties. After British Somaliland gained independence he became Director of Education in Kenya before settling in Spain.
Extent
1 folder(s) (1 folder) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
MSS 4295
Other Finding Aids
MSS Addenda, vol. I.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by Mrs Sykes-Thompson, August 1998.
General
This collection level description was created by RAS using information from the original typescript catalogue.
Originator(s)
Thompson, Cyril Sykes-, fl 1930-1968
Finding aid date
2003-10-02 16:17:52+00:00
Repository Details
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