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Correspondence VI, 1956-1960

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  1. (fols. 1-4) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and C.M.G. Argwings-Kodhek, barrister, concerning the Coutts's Report, electoral rolls, and the banning of the Kenya African National Congress (KANC), 11 Feb-12 Jun 1956
  2. (fol. 5) letter from Ben A.O. Mboya to Hilda Selwyn-Clarke about trade unions, 23 Apr 1956
  3. (fols. 6-15) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and Betts, and A. Oginga Odinga, MLC (Member of the Legislative Council), about Odinga's visit to England, his conviction for criminal libel in Kenya, the split from the Anglican Church by the Church: of Christ, the establishment of an office in Nairobi for the African Members Organisation; Odinga's appeal for an African press, detainment of Kenyatta, Odinga's visit to London at the head of a delegation requesting a Round Table Conference for the Kenya Constitution, Apr 1959; and the visit for the Jan 1960 Kenya Constitutional Conference, 13 Jun 1956-12 Feb 1960
  4. (fols. 16-20) correspondence between Mary Winchester and John Batten, Information Officer, East African High Commission, concerning the exchange of press releases and Venture, 18 Aug-3 Sep 1956
  5. (fols. 21-83) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke, Bette and C. Hoskyns, and Tom Mboya about constitutional developments in Kenya. There are a few cuttings from West African newspapers attached to Mboya's letters; and texts of a speech and a circular by Mboya on this subject (fols. 49-52, 60-62). The following issues are discussed: (fols. 21-26) Mboya's election policy from Mar 1957; (fols. 25-25, 28-50) African delegation to Britain about constitutional changes; (fols. 33-35) talks about constitutional changes; (fol. 44) Government White paper on Kenya Constitution; (fols. 46-48) African rejection of Lennox-Boyd Constitution; (fol. 53-57, 72) libel charges against Mboya and six other African Elected Members; and (fols. 71-72, 83) Kenyatta's release, 1957-10 Jun 1960 (see also MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/36, folder 5, for correspondence with Mboya about his pamphlet 'African Answer', 1956)
  6. (fols. 84-85) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and the Equatorial Press Cuttings Agency about establishing the Agency, 30 May-5 Jun 1957
  7. (fol. 86) letter from Hilda Selwyn-Clarke to the Hon. Ibrahim E. Nathoo asking to meet him in London, 17 Jun 1957
  8. (fols. 87-91) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and Ieuan Hughes, Resident Tutor, Makerere College, about his work, and covering a list of courses held in Kenya Jan-Jul 1957, 25 Jul 1957-17 Mar 1958
  9. (fols. 92-93) 'Lennox-Boyd Constitution': typed statement by K.P. Shah, 9 Nov 1957
  10. (fol. 94) letter from Hilda Selwyn-Clarke to Leo Silberman concerning the Lennox-Boyd Constitution and Fabian Colonial Essays, 20 Feb 1958
  11. (fols. 95-96) letter from Austen Albu, MP, to Hilda Selwyn-Clarke concerning a request by C.W. Olonde, Editor, Nyanza Times, to receive FCB material, 15-30 Apr 1958
  12. (fols. 97-116) correspondence between the FCB (Bette, C. Hoskyns, Hilda Selwyn-Clarke, and M. Roberts) and Rev. Andrew Hake, Christian Council of Kenya, concerning social conditions in Nairobi, the Lennox-Boyd Constitution, broadcasting, industry, European Congress, land consolidation in the Kiambu district, cut in the number of places at Makerere, prisons, constitutional change, and Kenya elections; with a letter from Rev. S. Booth-Clibborn about the Christian Council of Kenya's publication Rock, Jul 1958-7 Dec 1960
  13. (fols. 117-120) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and John Wood, Limuru landowner, about the 'White Highlands' (highland areas reserved for European settlers), in relation to prospective Asian buyers (see also MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/116, folder 2, fol. 129), 21 Aug-32 Sep 1958
  14. (fols. 121-139) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke, M. Roberts and K.D. Travadi, concerning his reported resignation from the Kenya National Party, and Sessional Paper No. 10 on land tenure; with two cyclostyled articles by him 'Highlands - promises and pledges' and 'Caretaker Government' concerning the role of the Asian therein, and a list of MPs among whom they were circulated by the FCB, 7 Oct 1958-1 Apr 1960
  15. (fols. 140-146) correspondence between C. Hoskyns and Alan Rake, Editor (?) of Drum, about the Indian Congress's attitude to the Legislative Council, the African Elected Members' resistance to the Lennox-Boyd Constitution, European National Congress, 18 Feb-10 Jun 1958
  16. (fols. 147-149) correspondence between C. Hoskyns and Gathani, Editor, the Colonial Times, concerning book reviews, 14 Apr-11 May 1959
  17. (fol. 150) letter from Hilda Selwyn-Clarke to the Circulation Manager, East African Standard, renewing the FCB subscription, 21 Apr 1959
  18. (fols. 151-159) correspondence between C. Hoskyns and J.M. Nazareth, concerning constitutional changes, the split among African Elected Members, and personal matters, 12 May-11 Sep 1959
  19. (fols. 160-161) correspondence between C. Hoskyns and J. Dennis Akumu about trade unions in Kenya, and Tom Mboya, 23 Jun-7 Jul 1959
  20. (fols. 162-164) correspondence between C. Hoskyns and J.S. Macartney, for the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Health and Town Planning, concerning the date of the next elections for the Nairobi City Council, 23 Jun-17 Aug 1959
  21. (fols. 165-166) correspondence between C. Hoskyns and George Delf, concerning the law against national organisation of African political parties, 25-31 Aug 1959
  22. (fols. 167-171) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and Z.A.H. Kyesi, East African School of Co-operation, concerning his training and possible correspondence accountancy courses; with correspondence between Selwyn-Clarke and R. Marshall, Chief Education Officer, Co-operative Union, in this regard, 14 Sep-20 Nov 1959
  23. (fols. 172-173) correspondence between C. Hoskyns and Guy Barnett, Friends Secondary School, Kamusinga, concerning education in Kenya, 28 May-9 Jun 1960
  24. (fols. 174-175) two letters from James Johnson, MP, to Hilda Selwyn-Clarke about Tom Mboya and the Kenya Constitution, 3-6 Aug 1960
  25. (fol. 176) letter from John C. Obel to the Secretary, FCB, concerning his changed address, 9 Sep 1960
  26. (fol. 177) letter from M. Roberts to Mwai Kibaki about the Pan-African Freedom Movement of East and Central Africa (PAFMECA) Conference, 25 Oct 1960
  27. (fol. 178) letter from Bruce McKenzie, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Water Resources, to Hilda Selwyn-Clarke acknowledging a letter from her on an unspecified subject, 21 Dec 1960.

Dates

  • Creation: 1956-1960

Extent

178 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/116, folder 3

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