Papers concerning the Capricorn Convention held at Salima, Nyasaland (Malawi) (Chairman, David Stirling), 6-18 Jun 1956

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Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 390/2, folder 3, fols. 24-122

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Comprises:

(fols. 24-63) drafts 8, 9, and 10 of the Capricorn Contract, annotated
(fols. 64-72) agenda and lists of delegates, etc.
(fols. 73-96) text of addresses on various clauses in the Contract (by delegates from Kenya - R. Hughes, Dr J. de Mello, B. Okeno, and Boaz R. Omori) and speeches (by H. Chitepo, A.B. Patel, MLC (Member of the Legislative Council), Rev. F.B. Rea, Laurens Van Den Post - read by R.J. Kendall Ward, and Mrs Susan Wood)
(fols. 97-100) draft and typescript notes by Buxton
(fols. 101-106) 'The Common Roll': by Buxton
(fols. 107-117) 'Some personal recollections for friends and relations' [by Buxton?] (two copies)
(fols. 118-120) some notes on Lake Nyasa; hymn sheet; memorandum on Labour Relations
(fols. 121-122) petition to Queen Elizabeth II.

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MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 390/2, folder 3, fols. 24-122

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