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Correspondence and related papers. The Bureau's letters are from Hilda Selwyn-Clarke unless otherwise indicated. Contains:

  1. (fols. 1-5) correspondence with J.R.N. Chinyama, MLC (Member of the Legislative Council), about membership of the FCB, the election success of the Nyasaland African Congress (NAC), and talks with Orton Chirwa in London, 9 Jan-26 Oct 1956
  2. (fol. 6) letter to Manoah Chirwa about reprinting his press statement in Venture, 2 Feb 1956
  3. (fols. 7-9) correspondence between M. Winchester and Rev. Andrew Doig, Federal MP for Nyasaland (Malawi), about African members of the Cotton Marketing Board, and about the draft Citizenship Bill, 27 Feb 1956-2 Feb 1957
  4. (fols. 10-13) correspondence with H.B. Chipembere, MLC (Member of the Legislative Council), about membership of the FCB, 9 Apr-23 Aug 1956
  5. (fols. 14-19) two letters from N.D. Kwenje, MLC (Member of the Legislative Council), to Selwyn-Clarke about the Nyasaland African Congress (NAC) opposition to federation; the policy of apartheid operating in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe); sedition charges brought against Nyasaland (Malawi) leaders; a memorandum by Nyasaland (Malawi) chiefs presented to Lord Hastings, about oppressive measures against Africans in Central Africa. A reply from Selwyn-Clarke refers to Chirwa's visit to London and a meeting in the House of Commons to enable him to give the African perspective on federation, 5 May-18 Jun 1956
  6. (fols. 20-21) letter from M.W.K. Chiume, MLC (Member of the Legislative Council), in appreciation of the FCB's work, and Selwyn-Clarke's reply, 15 May 1956
  7. (fols. 22-28) correspondence with Orton Chirwa about a review by him for Venture and articles on Central African federation and the emergency in the Copperbelt, Jun-16 Sep 1956
  8. (fols. 29-33) correspondence with Chiume, about proposals for Nyasaland (Malawi) to withdraw from the Federation and be associated instead with East Africa. Hilda Selwyn-Clarke's final letter quotes a statement in The Times about James Callaghan's remarks concerning pressure for Dominion Status, 26 Feb-26 Sep 1957
  9. (fols. 34-37) letter from Orton Chirwa to Selwyn-Clarke, containing detailed criticisms of a speech by James Johnson about colonial and federation questions, with a memorandum attached concerning the status of British Protected Persons, 28 Jun-9 Jul 1957
  10. (fols. 38-39) correspondence with the Secretary-General, Nyasaland African Teachers' Association, about Venture, 14 Aug-18 Sep 1957
  11. (fol. 40) letter from B.M. Phiri, Treasurer, Nyasaland African Congress (NAC), to the FCB, about Labour's colonial policy, 26 Aug 1957
  12. (fol. 41) letter to J.J. Mwale about FCB membership, 30 Aug 1957
  13. (fols. 42-70) correspondence with and about T.D. Mwahanji, Kilupula Rice Growers' Co-operative Union, concerned with obtaining a scholarship for him to the Co-operative College, Loughborough, Hants, and about his arrest in Mar 1959. Correspondents include the following: R.L. Marshall, Principle of Loughborough College; E. Bedford, London Co-operative Society; G.C.G. Adams, Loughborough College; W.G. Watson, Commissioner for Co-operative Development, Zomba; George M. Thomson, MP; Alan Lennox-Boyd, S/S Col.; Julian Amery, MP; and John Stonehouse, MP, 15 Oct 1957-26 Aug 1959
  14. (fols. 71-74) correspondence with W.C.J. Salima about membership, 22 Nov 1957-22 Jan 1958
  15. (fols. 75-76) correspondence with D.S. Gereta Chirwa about selling Venture in his store, 4 and 18 Dec 1957
  16. (fols. 77-78) correspondence with Salima Clement about publishing an article by him in Venture, 11 Dec 1957 and 2 Jan 1958
  17. (fols. 79-83) correspondence with Chiume about articles in Venture, and about an article in Central African Examiner on the standing in Nyasaland (Malawi) of Orton Chirwa and Dr Banda, 2-21 Jan 1958
  18. (fol. 84) letter to Salima about publication of a pamphlet by him, 28 Jan 1958
  19. (fols. 85-89) correspondence with D.S.G. Chirwa about membership, and a letter from him to the Editor, Venture, on 'British Policy in Central Africa', with references to Colin Leys, 6 Mar-8 Apr 1958
  20. (fols. 90-98) correspondence between Dr Banda, Selwyn-Clarke and Betts, about Betts's article in the Manchester Guardian and Banda's in New Commonwealth entitled 'Should Nyasaland stay in the Federation?' (cutting included); and about Banda's return to Nyasaland (Malawi) and his enthusiastic reception there, 27 Apr-15 Aug 1958
  21. (fol. 99) letter to L.G. Kachale about membership, Apr 1958
  22. (fol. 100) letter to D.S.G. Chirwa about his order for 'No Cheer for Central Africa', 19 May 1958
  23. (fols. 101-102) letter from Betts to R.R. Chiumia about FCB publications, 21 Jun, 1 Jul 1958
  24. (fols. 103-105) correspondence with Orton Chirwa, about his legal firm in Limbe, and popular support for Dr Banda, 12-23 Dec 1958
  25. (fols. 106-108) correspondence with D.K. Chisiza about FCB publications, with biographical notes on Chisiza
  26. (fols. 109-119) correspondence with and about A.R. Manda, a Nyasaland (Malawian) medical student in London in need of help, including letters from Selwyn-Clarke to W.K. Chiume, Dr Kenneth Little and Rev. J.A.R. Watt, 27 Jan-20 Apr 1959.

(fols. 120-138) correspondence with and about Orton Chirwa, 18 Feb 1959-26 Jul 1960:

  1. (fols. 120-122) correspondence with Chirwa about his subscription, and about the Nyasaland Emergency, 18 Feb-5 Mar 1959
  2. (fols. 123-129) correspondence between Selwyn-Clarke, the Society of Labour Lawyers (Jean Graham Hall), Lennox-Boyd, and the Secretary, Nyasaland Inquiry, about Chirwa's detention, 12-31 Mar 1959
  3. (fols. 130-131) cable from the FCB to Chirwa about his release, and his reply, 24, 27 Aug 1959
  4. (fols. 132-138) correspondence with Chirwa about the Malawi Congress Party, his meeting with the FCB in London, his publication of Malawi News, the Constitutional Conference, economics of the Federation, and the sabotage by the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) of coffee-growing scheme (with cutting from the Guardian), 5 Nov 1959-26 Jul 1960.

(fols. 139-199) comprise:

  1. (fol. 139) letter to Doig about the state of Emergency declared on 5 Mar, the deportation of John Stonehouse and arrest of Chirwa, 12 Mar 1959
  2. (fols. 140-143) letters (with typed copies) from Katoba Musopole, District Organising Secretary, Nyasaland African Congress (NAC), to the Editor, Venture, and to the President, Africa Bureau, about persecution by the security forces in Nyasaland (Malawi), 22 and 23 Mar 1959
  3. (fols. 144-155) correspondence with Salima, about the formation of the Congress Liberation Party, the Nkata Bay incident, and the Devlin Commission (see also MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/105, folder 5, fols. 73-79). Included is a letter from Salima to the Editor, Venture (fol. 149) and a copy of the Congress Liberation Party (CLP)'s Policy Programme (fols. 152-154), 5 May-21 Jul 1959
  4. (fols. 156-157) letter from I.O.P. Mwangupili, asking to become an agent for Venture, and a reply from the FCB about arranging this, 17 Jun, 10 Aug 1959
  5. (fol. 158) unsigned letter, addressed to all members of the FCB, asking for help and prayers for the release of Dr Banda and his colleagues, 30 Jul 1959
  6. (fols. 159-170) correspondence with Salima about political parties in Nyasaland (Malawi), the Devlin Report, Salima's visit to Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) and the policies of the Northern Rhodesian (Zambian) parties; the deposition of Chief Nkumba; the Monckton Commission, 20 Aug 1959-10 Feb 1960
  7. (fols. 171-174) correspondence with D.J.M Banda, about opposition to the Interim Constitution and the boycott of the Monckton Commission, 27 Sep 1959-26 Jan 1960
  8. (fols. 175-180) correspondence with Donald Mandah about FCB and other publications, 30 Sep 1959-3 Aug 1960
  9. (fol. 181) extract from Dissent, No. 12, about the Malawi Congress Party (President, Orton Chirwa), its aims and policies, 2 Oct 1959
  10. (fols. 182-193) correspondence about FCB membership and publications, with the following: H.J. Mauluka (fols. 82-85); W.MP Kaunda (fols. 86-87); A.C. Marama (fol. 88); P.M.O. Mbisa (fols. 89-90); and J.K. Masauli (fols. 91-93), 8 Oct 1959-3 Feb 1960
  11. (fols. 194-195) Joint Press Statement by Chiume and Orton Chirwa, on 'the demands, desires and aspirations of the Nyasaland people', referring particularly to the Monckton Commission, 9 Dec 1959
  12. (fols. 196-197) letter from Orton Chirwa to Selwyn-Clarke about Dr Banda's release and Macleod's policy for Nyasaland (Malawi), and one from Selwyn-Clarke about the Monckton Commission, 15 Apr, 29 Sep 1960
  13. (fols. 198-199) letter from Hilary Marquand, MP, to Selwyn-Clarke, introducing B.J. Mandoloma, and one from the FCB to Mandoloma about membership, 5 Aug, 23 Sep 1960.

Dates

  • Creation: 1956-1960

Extent

199 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/105, folder 4

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