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Governor's message on the outbreak of war, 1939

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 113/25/3

Scope and Contents

Two copies of Bourdillon's message to the Nigerian people, which was broadcast on 3 September 1939. There is two-page printed copy in English and a three-page typescript version in Pidgin entitled 'Make every man savvy'. The latter message was read at Banso.

Dates

  • Creation: 1939

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Biographical / Historical

Sir Bernard Bourdillon (1883-1948) was Governor of Nigeria.

Extent

5 page(s)

Language of Materials

English

Creoles and pidgins, English-based

General

RAS.

Finding aid date

2003-10-03 12:32:25+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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