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Framed photographs of Nigeria, circa 1920s

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043EE

Scope and Contents

A collection of framed prints of various sizes, with captions stuck onto the glass (removed and now on reverse of frame).

Dates

  • Creation: 1920 - 1929

Creator

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).

Biographical / Historical

Hugh Middleton Brice-Smith (1884-1967) graduated from Cambridge in 1906, and in January 1909 was appointed an Assistant Resident in the Northern Nigeria administration. Between 1909 and 1917, when he was promoted Second Class District Officer, he served in Muri and Kano Provinces, transferring to Benin in February 1917. In the following years he served mainly in Zaria Province and was appointed District Officer, Zaria in 1925. He was made Resident of the Southern Province Provincial Administration in 1929 and retired in 1934.

Extent

6 item(s) (6 images)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by Dr. Brice-Smith in 1970.

General

This collection level description was entered by SG using information from the original typescript catalogue.

Originator(s)

Smith, Hugh Middleton Brice-, 1884-1967, colonial administrator

Includes index.
Date
2004-08-16 09:43:30+00:00
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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