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Letters from Sheila Unwin to her parents , 1957-1965

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MS. 23647/2
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Comprises:
  1. Folder 1: letters from Kilwa, 13 Jan 1957-9 Sep 1959. Includes visit to Kilwa by Julius Nyerere (letter of 4 Feb 1959) and friendship with archaeologist Neville Chittick and his wife (1958-1959).
  2. Folder 2: letters from Dar es Salaam, 16 Mar 1960-5 Dec 1963. Includes descriptions of Tanganyika Independence events (letters of 5 and 12 Dec 1961), excavating at Kilwa with the Chitticks and visit of Indira Gandhi (13 Sep 1961) and Tom Unwin's work with President Nyerere (letters of Jan-Mar 1963).
  3. Folder 3: letters from Dar es Salaam, 21 Jan-1 Sep 1964. Includes detailed description of the Unwins' experience of the Tanganyika Revolt (letter of 21 Jan 1964) and their departure from Dar es Salaam (Jun-Sep 1964).
  4. Folder 4: four letters to Sheila from Latham Leslie-Moore, the 'Sultan of M'Simbati', 1963-1965.

Dates

  • Creation: 1957-1965

Extent

1 box (4 folders)

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. 23647/2

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