Various papers, including scripts, policy documents, photographs, newspaper cuttings, a speech by Margot Evans on their experiences, and copies of the Nigerian Radio Times, 20th century.
Dates
- Creation: 20th century
Extent
6 files, with loose newspapers
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Afr. s. 2335].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Afr. s. 2335
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 1762
Biographical / Historical
Elwyn Evans was Deputy Director, then Director of Programmes for the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, 1956-1959, having previously worked [for the BBC?] as Senior Features Producer in the Welsh Region and served 'in Muslim countries' during World War Two.
The Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation was set up by the BBC in c1951 in order to implement, on behalf of the federal authorities, a nationwide system of radio broadcasting.
Other Finding Aids
The library holds a card index of all manuscript collections in its reading room.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers were donated to the library by Elwyn Evans on 21st November 1997.
Subject
- Title
- Papers of Elwyn Evans
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Paul Davidson
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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