Native Administration, 1924-1957

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Shelfmark: MSS. Perham 493

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Comprises:

folder 1 (fols. 1-67) extracts from annual reports on affairs of indigenous communities, 1924-1935
folder 2 (fols. 1-26) memorandum on tribal histories in relation to the Chief Secretary's plans for establishing Native Administration, compiled by Johnson, with a covering letter to [Charles] Dundas, 1925
folder 3 (items 1-3) confidential circular despatch by Sir Donald Cameron on the commutation of tribute, with a definition of his system of administration given by him to the European Association of Tanganyika; also, Sir Philip Mitchell's memorandum on 'Native Administration', 1925-1929
folder 4 (fols. 1-10) handing-over notes addressed to A.V. Hartnoll by his predecessor in the Lushoto District, with comments by the Tanganyikan (Tanzanian) authorities on the Northern Rhodesian (Zambian) 'Memorandum on Administration of Detribalized Natives in Towns', 1930
folder 5 (fols. 1-9) circular directives issued by the Secretariat on certain aspects of 'Native Administration', 1931-1936
folder 6 (fols. 1-23) minutes of meetings of the Sukuma chiefs at Mwanza in Nov 1932 to discuss unification of their tribes
folder 7 (fols. 1-7) statement by John Calder of the Colonial Office, as official representative for Tanganyika (Tanzania), to the Permanent Mandates Commission, and opening statement by the Governor when presenting his account of the administration of the Protectorate during 1934, 1934-1935
folder 8 (unfoliated) native administration - press cuttings, 1942-1957.

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MSS. Perham 493

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