Obituary of Ernest Balfour Haddon, 1976
Scope and Contents
An obituary written in 1976 or 1977 for inclusion in the 'Uganda journal'. In view of the uncertain prospects of publication a copy was deposited with the R.C.S. for reference.
Dates
- Creation: 1976
Creator
- Baker, S J Kenneth, fl1976 - 1977 (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Professor S.J. Kenneth Baker's background is not known. Ernest Balfour Haddon (1882-1976) travelled to East Africa in 1905 to take up the post of Assistant Collector. He remained in Africa until 1929, holding posts in Uganda and Sudan. After his retirement he embarked on a new career as a lecturer in Swahili.
Extent
4 page(s) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
MSS 45
Other Finding Aids
MSS Addenda, vol. II.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by Professor Baker, 14 June 1977.
Bibliography
General
This collection level description was created by RAS using information from the original typescript catalogue.
Originator(s)
Baker, S J Kenneth, fl 1976-1977
Finding aid date
2003-10-08 10:15:53+00:00
Subject
Geographic
Repository Details
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