Archive of Mervyn Manby

Collection

Reports and memoranda as Director of Intelligence and Security, Kenya, 1961-1963, relating to Mau Mau and the Kenya Land Freedom Army; police procedures for Independence celebrations, 1963.

Dates

Creation: 1951-1979

Extent

0.17 linear metres (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Afr. s. 2159/1].

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MSS. Afr. s. 2159/1-4

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 3114

Additional Description

Abstract

Reports and memoranda of Mervyn Colet Manby as Director of Intelligence and Security, Kenya, 1961-1963.

Biographical / Historical

Mervyn Colet Manby, CMG:

born: 20 Feb 1915
educated: Bedford School, Bedford; Pembroke College, Oxford, 1934-1936
married: Peggy Aronson, 1949 (one son and one daughter)
CMG (Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George) 1964
1937, Colonial Police Service
1938-1947, Malaya (Malaysia)
1947-1954, Basutoland (Lesotho)
1954-1964, Kenya
1961-1964, Deputy Inspector General, Kenya Police; Director of Intelligence and Security, Kenya
1964, retired
1965-1970, United Nations (UN) Technical Assistance Adviser to Government of Iran
1971-1975, UN Division of Narcotic Drugs
1975, UN Fund for Drug Abuse Control - special adviser
1975-1978, Institute for Study of Drug Dependence - council member
died: 1994.