File 6: Trade, 1956-1984
Scope and Contents
This file contains material relating to trade, in particular tea and tobacco.
Pamphlet: "The Nyasaland Tea Industry in the era of International Tea Restrictions" by Robin Palmer.
Correspondence:
Professor Shepperson to: Allan R. Stark, Blantyre and East Africa Ltd, Mrs Irene Stark, Mrs Shiels, Mr C. P. Finlayson (Keeper of Manuscripts, Edinburgh University Library), Dr G. O. B. Thomson (Department of Education) and Tom Price (Lecturer in African Studies, Glasgow University). With replies. 1956-1960. 13 letters.
Professor Shepperson has heard that the Company intends to transfer its administration to London so he asks if there were any old materials in the present office which the directors might consider presenting to the new Centre of African Studies at Edinburgh University.
Newspaper cuttings: Relate to Blantyre and East Africa Company, and the British Central Africa Company Ltd. 1956-1960.
Dates
- Creation: 1956-1984
Creator
- Shepperson, George, 1922-2020 (Professor of Commonwealth and American History) (Correspondent, Person)
- Price, Thomas, 1907-1988 (Author and Africa scholar) (Correspondent, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
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Full Extent
1 folder
Repository Details
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