Semuliki (river)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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Diary, 1906-01-22 - 1909-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 36/2/3
Scope and Contents
The diary records Bell's years as Commissioner (later Governor) of Uganda, notable for his efforts to combat a sleeping sickness epidemic, develop cotton cultivation among other economic initiatives, and to improve the protectorate's transportation network. Bell describes his official duties and colleagues, Uganda’s peoples and landscape, and his social life and personal affairs. The diary contains one photograph (circa 150 sheets).
Dates:
1906-01-22 - 1909-03
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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).
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Letters, 1907-01-12 - 1907-03-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 36/4/2
Scope and Contents
These letters record Bell’s tour of southern and western Uganda, including visits to the kingdoms of Ankole and Toro. They describe the terrain, natural history, African peoples and European missionaries he encountered during his travels (28 sheets).
Dates:
1907-01-12 - 1907-03-31
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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).