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1936 - Kirk, Sir John, 1832-1922, 1936

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011T/13

Scope and Contents

149 x 202 mm. Photographic copy of a head and shoulders painting by Alexander H. Kirk, 1915. After servingas Chief Officer on the Livingstone Zambesi Expedition of 1858-63, he obtained a position in 1866 as Medical Officer at the British Consulate in Zanzibar. He served in Zanzibar as Political Agent and Consul General from 1873-87. National Portait Gallery photograph.

Dates

  • Creation: 1936

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

General

SG.

Originator(s)

National Portrait Gallery

Finding aid date

2003-10-02 12:28:17+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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