West African collection of Francis Harper, 1897 - 1975
Scope and Contents
A small collection of material relating to Francis Harper.
Dates
- Creation: 1897 - 1975
Creator
- Harper, Francis Henry, 1877 - 1939 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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).
Biographical / Historical
Francis Henry Harper (1877-1939) was born on 2 March 1877. He joined the staff of the Royal Niger Company, and became Private Secretary to Sir George Goldie. He left the Company to join the staff of the Colonial Office on 1 January 1900, and for 28 years was involved with the Royal West African Frontier Force and the King's African Rifles. From 1928 until his retirement in 1937 he was Secretary of the 'Discovery' Committee. He died on 29 June 1939.
Extent
1 folder(s) (1 folder) : card/paper
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
MSS 43
Other Finding Aids
MSS Addenda, vol. I.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by F.M.H. Harper, 1975-1976.
General
This collection level description was created by RAS using information from the original typescript catalogue.
Originator(s)
Harper, Francis Henry, 1877-1939
Finding aid date
2003-10-03 09:15:36+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
Cambridge University Library
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
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