The papers comprise copies of letters from Jomo Kenyatta, interviews conducted by Jeremy Murray-Brown, correspondence about Kenyatta and general research material.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within Bulk, 1930-1972
- Creation: 1902-1973
Extent
0.6 Linear metre (4 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 9469/1]
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MSS. 9469/1-4
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 9469
Abstract
Papers accumulated by Jeremy Murray-Brown while researching his biography of Jomo Kenyatta.
Biographical / Historical
Jeremy Murray-Brown (b. 1932) studied modern history at the University of Oxford and worked for BBC Television and as a writer and director of documentaries. He began work on a television documentary about Jomo Kenyatta and this developed into a biography, Kenyatta, published in 1972 and republished in 1979.
Jomo Kenyatta (c.1895-1978) was president of Kenya, 1964-1978. For further details see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Jomo Kenyatta (c.1895-1978) was president of Kenya, 1964-1978. For further details see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Arrangement
The majority of the papers have been kept in the original order in which they were arranged by Jeremy Murray-Brown.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Jeremy Murray-Brown in 2013.
Existence and Location of Originals
There are no original letters from Jomo Kenyatta in the archive. It is not known whether the originals are still in existence.
Bibliography
- Murray-Brown, J Kenyatta (George Allen & Unwin, 1972)
- Title
- Papers of Jeremy Murray-Brown relating to Jomo Kenyatta
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Lucy McCann
- Date
- 2018
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk