Box 606754516
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Contains 4 Results:
Correspondence, 1963-1969
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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 2344/3
Correspondence on personal and political affairs, 1965-1969
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Including a brief exchange of opinions between Field and Smith on the question of the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) in Oct 1965, just prior to its instigation; other references to and comments on UDI and the ensuing negotiations between Britain and Rhodesia (Zimbabwe); references to Field's ill health; letters between Field and Sir Alec Douglas-Home regarding the latter's visit to Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) in 1968, also covering the continuing discussions between the two...
Extents: 175 Leaves
Dates:
1965-1969
Correspondence, mainly between Field and John Gaunt, relating to Gaunt's resignation as Minister for Mines at Field's request, 1963
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Includes letters from Gaunt's wife, Kathleen, expressing extreme bitterness at her husband's treatment, and an earlier letter from Charles Allen discussing the personal affairs of an unnamed Minister [presumably Gaunt].
Extents: 19 Leaves
Dates:
1963
Correspondence and papers relating to discussions between the Southern Rhodesian (Zimbabwean) and British Governments regarding the granting of independence to Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), particularly Field's negotiations in 1964 with Duncan Sandys and Sandys' eventual rejection of Field's personal proposals, 1964-1965
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Papers outlining the effects of negotiated and unilaterally declared independence as regards the economy and the legal position; and correspondence regarding Field's forced resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Rhodesian Front. Includes several letters from Evan Campbell reporting on negotiations in London.
Extents: 234 Leaves
Dates:
1964-1965