Dahomey tour, 1966 - 1967
Scope and Contents
This file preserves material relating to a visit to the Republic of Dahomey (1960-75, thereafter Benin) during late 1966 and early 1967. It includes a map, tourist leaflets, an itinerary, a Game Reserve permit, a table ‘Animals we Saw in the Game Reserve’, and 19 sheets of notes by Smedley describing travel, food, climate, pests, mileage covered and places visited (circa 50 sheets).
Dates
- Creation: 1966 - 1967
Creator
- From the Fonds: Smedley, Harold, Sir, 1920 - 2004 (Knight, diplomat) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Extent
1 file(s) (1 file) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2016-04-28 10:57:49+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk