Papers concerning the book format, illustrations and production, Jan-Jul 1957
folder
With various criticisms of the text. Comprises:
- (fols 1-6) - list of photographs for illustrations, with notes and captions, n.d.
- (fol 7) - letter from the General Manager, Standard Bank of South Africa, Nairobi, about a photograph of the Eldoret branch, 2 Jan 1957.
- (fols 8-10) - letter from Elspeth Huxley to Pain, referring to a copy of the manuscript of the book dispatched to him, and adding a number of queries concerning production, 18 May [1957].
- (fols 11-23) - letter from Holden to Elspeth Huxley, criticising the manuscript with a list of corrections, 3 Jul 1957.
- (fols 24-25) - list of corrections and suggested alterations, signed 'J.M.' [James Mackay, first president of the K.F.A. [Kenya Farmers' Association] and Unga Limited], n.d.
- (fols 26-28) - comments by the Chairman, Captain D.A. Vaughan-Philpott, n.d.
- (item 1) - typescript of chapter 12, pp.262-281, n.d.
- (item 2) - draft of chapter 17, pp.1-9, with corrections, n.d.
- (item 3) - typescript of chapter 17, n.d.
Dates
- Creation: Jan-Jul 1957
Extent
1.0 file
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Afr. s. 782 box 3, file 4
Creator
- From the Collection: Huxley | Elspeth Josceline | 1907-1997 | née Grant | author and journalist (Person)
Repository Details
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