Edward Russell, 2nd Baron Russell of Liverpool, Wimbledon, Surrey, Jan 1962-Dec 1963
folder
Held at the Weston Library
Includes:
- atrocities in the Congo/Katanga
- capitulation of Tshombe, the false promises made to him, and his circumstances in exile
- rapprochement between Tshombe and Adoula
- Russell's offer of help for the Federal cause in the House of Lords and disgust at Roy Welensky's treatment by Britain
- Pamphlet by Russell: The Tragedy of the Congo
- copy of a secret United Nations memorandum on the course of action to be taken by the organisation in the Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo) (1 Oct 1962).
Dates
- Creation: Jan 1962-Dec 1963
Extent
82 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Welensky Papers 664/10
Creator
- From the Collection: Welensky | Sir | Roy Roland | 1907-1991 | Knight | Rhodesian Statesman (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk