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The Temple-Bells are calling by R.F. Mole

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MS. Eng. hist. c. 1044
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Typescript of The Temple-Bells are calling, a memoir of the last years of British rule in Burma, by R.F. Mole.

Dates

  • Creation: n.d. [mid-20th century]

Extent

405 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

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MS. Eng. hist. c. 1044

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 21477

Abstract

The Temple-Bells are calling, a memoir of the last years of British rule in Burma, by R.F. Mole

Biographical / Historical

Robert Frederick Mole (fl 1914-1988) was appointed to the Burma Civil Service in 1937, rising to the rank of Assistant Commissioner in 1938 and Deputy Commissioner in 1945, after a period of war service, 1943-1945. He entered the Colonial Administrative Service in 1947, becoming Principal Assistant Secretary, Sarawak, 1948 and Secretary for Defence, 1949. In 1955 he took the post of Assistant Secretary, Labour and Lands, Kenya. He served as Under-Secretary, Kenyan Government Service, 1957-1963.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by R.F. Mole via the Oxford Development Records Project, Dec 1983.

Title
The Temple-Bells are calling, a memoir by R.F. Mole
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2021
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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