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Account of the return of the Kabaka to Uganda, 1986

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 113/39

Scope and Contents

A copy of a letter written by Sir Ronald Bennett to his mother, 19 October 1955, describing in detail the ceremonies and celebrations for the return of the Kabaka of Buganda.

Dates

  • Creation: 1986

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Biographical / Historical

Kabaka Mutesa II of Buganda, 'King Freddie', was deported in 1953 following a dispute with the Governor, Sir Andrew Cohen, over the possibility of separating Buganda from the rest of Uganda. The dispute was eventually resolved, and the Kabaka returned to Kampala on 17 October 1955. At the time of these events Sir Ronald Bennett was in business in Kampala.

Extent

1 folder(s) (1 folder (11 pages)) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

MSS 45

Other Finding Aids

MSS Addenda, vol. II.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Copied with the permission of Sir Ronald Bennett, 10 January 1986.

General

This collection level description was created by RAS using information from the original typescript catalogue.

Originator(s)

Bennett, Sir Ronald, b 1930

Finding aid date

2003-10-07 15:15:38+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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