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Correspondence IV, arranged alphabetically, 1954-1963

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  1. (fols. 1-14) correspondence between the FCB and H. Beer, about the Parliamentary Delegation to East Africa, pay awards to dockers, Lyttelton's resignation, UK penal code, a statement by Argwings-Kodhek concerning the British role in Africa, Colonel Grogan, Dugdale's visit to East Africa, Fenner Brockway, Nyerere, situation in Cyprus, Michael Scott, Basil Davidson (for further correspondence with Beer, see also MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/115, folder 2, fols. 27-41 and MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/121, folder 1, fols. 98-160), 30 Jul 1954-6 Apr 1959
  2. (fols. 15-18) correspondence with A.L.B. Bennett, Kilimanjaro Native Co-operative Union, concerning the Native Authority Cess on coffee, 26 Apr 1956-19 Jun 1957
  3. (fol. 19) letter from the Chairman, FCB, to Derek Bryceson, Office of the Minister for Social Services, Dar es Salaam, about membership, 10 Dec 1957
  4. (fols. 20-23) correspondence between the FCB and the Secretary and Treasurer of Bukoba Native Co-operative Union about travelling arrangements for Joseph Kabyemera, 20 Aug-10 Sep 1958
  5. (fols. 24-31) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and S.H. Clague-Smith, Christian Council of Tanganyika (mainland Tanzania), about membership and publications, 8 Jan 1959-5 Jun 1960
  6. (fol. 32) request from Dr Gulamhussein M. Daya for membership, 31 Mar 1959
  7. (fols. 33-35) letter from Kanoo Desai to the FCB about membership and 'Tanganyika in Transition' by Skeffington, with Hilda Selwyn-Clarke's reply, May-14 Jul 1960
  8. (fols. 36-40) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and R.N. Donaldson, member of the Legislative Council, about the fiscal system of (Tanzania) Tanganyika and the future of the East African High Commission, 23 Oct-17 Dec 1959
  9. (fols. 41-42) correspondence between the FCB and S. Fanuel, Secretary-General, Young Readers League, Progressive Youth Federation of Tanganyika (mainland Tanzania), concerning membership, 7-13 Feb 1956
  10. (fols. 43-45) note about a visit to the FCB by Dr Rawle Farley, en route for Dar es Salaam to advise the government on educational and civil services, with a letter from Hilda Selwyn-Clarke, 7-18 Apr 1961
  11. (fols. 46-50) correspondence between C. Hoskyns and Robin Hallett, British Council, Dar es Salaam, about the city, discussion groups for Asians and Africans, Nyerere, independence, 12 Jan-14 Apr 1960
  12. (fols. 51-57) correspondence between Betts and D.F. Heath, concerning his wish to enter Tanganyikan (Tanzanian) politics, discussion with Nyerere about the postponement of Dar es Salaam constituency elections, Nyerere's scheme for establishing a Workers College in Tanganyika (mainland Tanzania) on the same lines as Ruskin College, Oxford, and Betts' departure from the FCB, 19 Aug 1957-26 Feb 1959
  13. (fols. 58-59) correspondence between C. Hoskyns and A.J. Hughes, about establishment a Fabian group in Dar es Salaam, 12-21 Jan 1960
  14. (fols. 60-63) correspondence between the FCB and G. Ishengoma Bukoba about Co-operatives in Tanganyika (mainland Tanzania) and FCB publications, 17 Aug 1956-11 Jul 1957
  15. (fols. 64-65) correspondence between Margaret Roberts and P.J. Itumbili concerning membership, 29 Jun-6 Jul 1961
  16. (fols. 66-95) correspondence between the FCB and Amir H. Jamal, Tanganyika African National Union (TANU), concerning Dr S.N. Varma, Reader in Political Science, University of Delhi, TANU election successes, and an article about this by Jamal, position of the Asian community in the Federation, Sacranie and the possibility of Nyasaland (Malawi) joining with Tanganyika (mainland Tanzania), anxiety of British people about Nyasaland (Malawi), future of Central African Federation (Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi), economic policy for Tanganyika (mainland Tanzania), Pan-African Conference, and the Ramage Report, 9 Jun 1958-14 Jun 1961
  17. (fols. 96-99) correspondence between the FCB and C.G. Kahama, Minister for Social and Co-operative Development, concerning the Constitution and C. Hoskyn's departure from FCB, 21 Sep 1959-13 May 1960
  18. (fols. 100-105) correspondence between the FCB and B.S. Kajunjumele, Rungwe African Co-operative Union, about membership, 31 Oct 1956-28 Apr 1957
  19. (fols. 106-107) correspondence between the FCB and C.A. Kallaghe, concerning membership, 19 Dec 1957-1 Jan 1958
  20. (fol. 108) letter from Mary Winchester to Oscar Kambona about a summary of their discussion the previous day, 1 Mar 1956
  21. (fols. 109-118) correspondence between Z.A.H. Kyesi, Co-operative Development Department, Mbeya, about membership and publications, 6 Mar 1959
  22. (fols. 119-120) correspondence between the FCB and M.S. Makokos, Magugu Hospital, about Venture and Co-operative organisations in Tanganyika (mainland Tanzania), 22 Jan-10 Sep 1957
  23. (fols. 121-132) correspondence between the FCB and Hon. Chief Kidaha Makwaia concerning membership, elections, and constitutional amendments, 14 Sep 1956-21 Feb 1957
  24. (fols. 133-144) correspondence between the FCB and Marealle about constitutional developments, 27 Jul 1957-10 Nov 1961
  25. (fols. 145-146) correspondence between C. Hoskyns and Irvin D. Mortenson, Education Secretary, Unsambara-Tanga Lutheran Church, concerning membership, 3-16 May 1960
  26. (fols. 147-148) correspondence between the FCB and Ernest O. Mtelle, Probation Assistant, about membership, 20-26 Nov 1957
  27. (fols. 149-167) correspondence between the FCB and Zuberi M.M. Mtemvu, President, African National Congress (Tanganyika) about FCB publications, independence, withdrawal of a government pamphlet on registration (three news cuttings on this), refusal of the Deputy Registrar General to register the African National Congress Youth League, Territorial Office, African National Congress opposition in the Legislative Council, with copies of cuttings from East African newspapers concerning Tanganyika African National Union (TANU) Youth League violence and Tanganyika African National Congress (TANC) opposition to the new government, 12 Jan 1959-25 Jul 1961
  28. (fols. 168-169) correspondence between the FCB and W.P. Mtowe, Secretary, Chagga Council, about its publication 'Recent trends in Chagga Political Development', 1 Oct-7 Nov 1956
  29. (fols. 170-174) correspondence between Nkambo Mugerwa, University of East Africa, and M. Roberts about his paper on 'African Personality', and Venture's new format, 30 Aug 1962-23 Apr 1963
  30. (fols. 175-181) correspondence between the FCB and Chitumbo D. Mrula, about Bureau membership and publications, 25 Aug 1958-26 Nov 1959
  31. (fol. 182) letter from Hilda Selwyn-Clarke to R. Kaminyoge Mwanjisi, Publicity Secretary, Tanganyika African National Union (TANU), about a text of a speech by Nyerere, 20 Oct 1959
  32. (fols. 183-193) correspondence between the FCB and H.K.B. Mwapachum, Local Government School, Mzumbe, concerning FCB membership and publications, 1 Jan 1958-4 Oct 1960
  33. (fols. 194-195) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and the Editor-in-Chief, National Times, Tanganyika (mainland Tanzania), about the FCB pamphlet 'Tanganyika in Transition', 18-26 Jan 1960
  34. (fols. 196-197) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and P. Ndalahawa about 'Tanganyika in Transition' and membership, 16-26 Feb 1960
  35. (fols. 198-202) correspondence between the FCB and C.K. Patel, about membership, 12 May 1956-6 Feb 1961
  36. (fols. 203-205) letter from Jack Profumo, U-S/S Col., to Eirene White concerning Tryphon Wagi, a Tanganyikan (Tanzanian) student, 17 Sep 1957
  37. (fol. 206) letter from Hilda Selwyn-Clarke to M.N. Rattansey concerning his subscription, 12 May 1958
  38. (fols. 207-209) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and Dick Richardson, Labour Office, Dar es Salaam, about his first impressions of Tanganyika (mainland Tanzania), 16 Oct 1956-3 Mar 1960
  39. (fols. 210-213) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and Stephen Mhando Kambona, Organising Secretary-General, Tanganyika African National Union (TANU), about franchise proposals, with a copy of a letter about this from Selwyn-Clarke to James Callaghan; water and land preservation in the Matogoro Hills, and the formation of multi-racial staff associations, 4-28 May 1957
  40. (fols. 214-215) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and J.K. Tosiri, Mwanza African Traders Co-operative Society, concerning his subscription, 27 Jul-5 Sep 1956
  41. (fols. 216-219) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and T.W. Tyrell, Business consultant, 25 Oct 1956-12 May 1958
  42. (fols. 220-222) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and Sir Ernest Vasey, Minister of Finance, Tanganyika (mainland Tanzania), about Venture, 20 Jan-1 Jun 1960
  43. (fols. 223-224) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and Hassanali K. Virani, insurance agent, concerning FCB membership and publications, 26 Nov-13 Dec 1957
  44. (fols. 225-227) correspondence between Hilda Selwyn-Clarke and Joan Wicken, Executive Secretary, Tanganyikan Education Trust Fund, about the latter's work, 4 May 1960-25 Feb 1961.

Dates

  • Creation: 1954-1963

Extent

227 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/121, folder 4

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