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Marjorie DRENNAN, 1952, 1958, 1980-1981

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MSS. Afr. s. 1738 (8)

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  1. (fols. i-v) correspondence with ODRP, 1980-1981
  2. (fols. 1-18) reminiscences on life in Tanganyika and service of late husband there (typescript), 1980
  3. (item 1) Drennan's diary for 1952 as Agricultural Officer in Lushoto, and covering work on the Usambara Scheme
  4. (item 2) Text Book of Agricultural Practices for use in Primary and Middle Schools, Tanga Province, Dar-es-Salaam, 1958 (in Swahili)
  5. (item 3) "Kisukuma Grammar": cyclostyled notebook, no date

Dates

  • Creation: 1952, 1958, 1980-1981

Extent

23 leaves + 3 items

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MSS. Afr. s. 1738 (8)

Biographical / Historical

Woman Administrative Assistant in Mwanza, 1948-1950; Married Denis H. Drennan, Agricultural Officer, Mwanza District, 1947-1950; Acting Provincial Agricultural Officer, Lindi, Southern Province, 1951; Lushoto, c.1952-1957, Tanga, c.1958, Mwanza, c.1958-1960; Acting Deputy Director of Agriculture, 1961-1963.

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