'The Peregrinations of T.D. Simon', Vol. 3, 1930 - 1958
Scope and Contents
The album illustrates disconnected travels and events during Thomas Simon's first thirty years in Kenya, ending up with his move from Kikuyu to Eldoret in 1955, and the Charter Day celebrations there in 1960. Also included is a return trip to the Victoria Falls, one to the Nagel Dam in Natal, and road trips in Europe in 1958 (included is a typed list of the itinerary: U.K. to Trieste)
Dates
- Creation: 1930 - 1958
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 album(s) (87 images in one album)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
General
WS.
Date information
DateText: The exact date Simon's travelled to Kenya is unknown, hence the tentative dates given here as 1930-1958..
Finding aid date
2007-02-12 10:40:09+00:00
Repository Details
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