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Papers of Fergus Wilson

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Memoirs, articles and papers relating to teaching.

Dates

  • Creation: 1944-c. 1998

Extent

0.37 Linear metres (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 12196/1].

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MSS. 12196/1-3

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 12196

Abstract

Papers of Fergus Brunswick Wilson, 1908 - 1999

Biographical / Historical

After studying at the Hertfordshire Institute of Agriculture and Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, Crowston joined the Colonial Service, working as an Agricultural Officer in Zanzibar and Kenya. After the Second Wolrd War he lectured at Cambridge University in Tropical Agriculture and Land Use, and from 1952-1964 he worked as Professor of Agriculture and Dean of the Faculty at Makerere University College, Uganda. He joined the Food Aid Organization in 1964.

Arrangement

Original order has been preserved.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Fergus Wilson in January 2000 as part of the United Nations Career Records Project

Related Materials

Further papers of Fergus Brunswick Wilson are held at Cambridge University Library.

Title
Cataolgue of the Papers of Fergus Wilson
Status
Published
Author
Finding aid prepared by Carys Howell
Date
2021
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom