Charles Stokes, 1958 - 1973
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and notes regarding Stokes; drafts of 'Charles Stokes in Africa', with related papers.
Dates
- Creation: 1958 - 1973
Creator
- From the Fonds: Thomas, Harold Beken, 1888 - 1971 (colonial administrator and historian) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
H.B. Thomas was closely associated with the biography 'Charles Stokes in Africa' by Anne Luck, although he died before its publication in 1972. He provided Mrs Luck with much of her material, revised her draft and engaged a genealogical researcher to trace Stokes' descendants.
Extent
2 archive box(es) (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
General
RAS.
Finding aid date
2003-11-13 10:19:49+00:00
Subject
- Stokes, Charles Henry, 1895 (Person)
Repository Details
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