East African papers of Sir Percy Anderson, 1892 - 1949
Scope and Contents
A proof copy, 12 September 1892 (9 pages), with manuscript comments, of Percy Anderson's confidential memorandum on Uganda that led to the British decision to retain the country. There is also p. 96 of 'United empire', vol. XL, which refers to the collection, and an undated photograph, presumably of Sir Percy Anderson. The papers are accompanied by a letter to D.H. Simpson, R.C.S. Librarian, from H.B. Thomas, 16 July 1960.
Dates
- Creation: 1892 - 1949
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 folder(s) (1 folder) : paper/photograph
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
MSS 468
Other Finding Aids
Donald H. Simpson, ed., 'The manuscript catalogue of the library of the Royal Commonwealth Society' (London, 1975), p. 95.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by Lt-Col. Percy Fellowes, grandson of Sir Percy Anderson.
Bibliography
General
This collection level description was created by RAS using information from Donald Simpson's R.C.S. catalogue.
Originator(s)
Anderson, Sir Henry Percy, 1831-1896, Knight and civil servant
Finding aid date
2004-01-20 10:30:03+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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