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University College of Rhodesia, 1965-1967

 File — Box: CLX-A-15
Identifier: Coll-490/5/UCR

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Scope and Contents

Correspondence describing the situation.

  1. "F" to Professor Shepperson. The situation relating to academic freedom is serious. 20 December 1965.
  2. Copy of a memo sent to George Shepperson. Concerns the financial position of the College, the lack of academic freedom, the restrictions on publications and broadcasts, and political interference ' thus moribund as a true academic institution'. Grants should be sent with strict proviso that academic freedom must be preserved at all costs. N.D.
  3. "F" to George Shepperson. Events illustrate circumstances.
  4. Invitation from Professor Craig, Vice Principal, University College, to Professor Shepperson. Enclosed a summary of his recent visit to the UK. George Shepperson is unable to accept Professor Craig's invitation. 12 April 1967.
  5. Report and Final Statement of University College of Rhodesia's Legal Aid Appeal (copy).

Covering letter from E. K. Townsend Coles, Oxford, 4 April 1967.

Pamphlet: Background to the events of March – May 1966, with an extract from the Sunday Telegraph. 19 June 1966.

Article: UDI and the University College of Rhodesia.

Newspaper cuttings.

Dates

  • Creation: 1965-1967

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Language of Materials

English

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