Mahdist and other religious revivals in Nigeria, 1928
Scope and Contents
A confidential, typescript memorandum concerning Tarikas (Islamic fraternities) in the Northern Provinces of Nigeria. The memo was issued to C.E.J. Whitting, and includes his pencil annotations on the last page. The full title is 'Mahdist and other religious revivals in the Northern Emirates of Nigeria: a précis and appreciation from recent correspondence on the subject by T. Hoskyn Abrahall, A.D.O.'
Dates
- Creation: 1928
Creator
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Biographical / Historical
Sir Theo Chandos Hoskyns-Abrahall (1896-1975) was born on 17 December 1896 and educated at Epsom College. He served in the First World War, 1915-1920, during which he was Captain of the London Regiment in France, Salonika and Palestine. He became Administrative Officer in Nigeria in 1921, Senior District Officer, 1936, Resident, 1937, and Deputy Chief Secretary, 1939. He served as the Acting Chief Secretary and the Governor’s deputy on various occasions from 1939. He was Chief Commissioner, Western Region, 1951-1952. Hoskyns-Abrahall was knighted in 1950. He died on 24 January 1975.
Extent
1 folder(s) (1 folder (10 pages)) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
MSS 43
Other Finding Aids
Frederick Tregear
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by C.E.J. Whitting.
General
This collection level description was created by RAS using information from Donald Simpson's R.C.S. catalogue. The biographical history was compiled with reference to the entry on Hoskyns-Abrahall in 'Who was who', vol. VII, 1971-1980 (London, 1981), p. 384.
Originator(s)
Abrahall, Sir, Theo Chandos Hoskyns-, 1896-1975, Knight, colonial administrator
Finding aid date
2004-01-19 14:39:14+00:00
Geographic
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