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Notes on West African birds by J.R. Marshall

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Comprises notes on West African birds

Dates

  • Creation: c. 1938-1955

Extent

0.26 Linear metres (2 physical shelfmarks)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 15563/1].

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MSS. 15563/1-2

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 15563

Abstract

Notes on West African birds by J.R. Marshall (fl. 1928-1955), teacher, education officer, and administrator

Biographical / Historical

J.R. Marshall worked in the Gold Coast as Master, Achimota College, 1928-1945 and Senior Education Officer, later Deputy Director of Education, 1945-1955.

Arrangement

Arranged by volume number

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bequeathed to the Alexander Library by the estate of Mr S. Wicks in 2014 and transferred from the Alexander Library of Ornithology, 2018.

Related Materials

For papers on J.R. Marshall's experiences in the Education Service in the Gold Coast see: MSS. Afr. s. 1755 (20) (Box IV), Memorandum of J.R. Marshall.

Title
Catalogue of Notes on West African birds by J.R. Marshall
Status
Published
Author
Finding aid prepared by Francesca Alves
Date
2019
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom