The papers comprise drafts of chapters and research notes for unpublished memoirs 'Men, Women and Places'.
Dates
- Creation: c.1947-1961
Extent
0.45 Linear metres (3 physical shelfmarks)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 7191, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Eng. c. 7191-7193
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 11464
Abstract
Drafts and research notes for unpublished memoirs of Sir Charles Fernand Rey (1877-1968), civil servant.
Biographical / Historical
Sir Charles Rey's civil service career began, in 1900, with an appoinment to the Board of Trade. He went on to hold various positions in the Ministry of Munitions, the Ministry of National Service and the Ministry of Labour. His last official post began in 1930 when he was appointed Resident Commissioner of the Bechuanaland Protectorate and Commandant of the Protectorate Police, positions he held until September 1937 when he retired to Cape Town, South Africa. Sir Charles died on the 30 March 1968. See Who was Who.
Arrangement
The papers are arranged in sequential order of chapter.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, Dominic Winter Book Auctions sale, 8 March 2001, item 613.
- Title
- Catalogue of unpublished memoirs of Sir Charles Fernand Rey, c.1947-61
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Matthew Neely
- Date
- 2004
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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