Archive of the Turbo-Kipkarren Association

Collection

The collection consists of twenty files of correspondence, reports, and memoranda, covering the years 1924-1963 and dealing with matters of agricultural and veterinary interest, land, and labour problems, and other questions of concern to settlers.

Dates

Creation: 1924-1963

Extent

1.14 linear metres (26 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Afr. s. 881 (1.1), fols. 1-2].

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MSS. Afr. s. 881 (1.1)-(5.6)

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 4639

Additional Description

Abstract

Archive of the Turbo-Kipkarren Association.

Biographical / Historical

The association, formed by Kenya settlers in 1924, was first known as the Kipkarren Farmers' Association. In Jan 1949, it was reconstituted as the Turbo-Kipkarren Sub-Branch of the newly formed Kenya National Farmers' Union, and in Sep 1950 it was again reconstituted, this time as the Turbo-Kipkarren Association.