Correspondence, a printed pamphlet and photographs relating predominantly to Coote's time in East Africa, but with a few photographs from Persia.
Papers and photographs of J.M. Coote
This material is held atRoyal Commonwealth Society Library
- Reference
- GB 115 RCS/RCMS 316
- Dates of Creation
- 1903-1962
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 archive box(es) 1 box paper/photograph1 envelope(s) 1 envelope
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
John (Jack) Methuen Coote joined the Uganda Administration in 1905, and was District Officer, 1909-1912. During 1909-1910 he was posted to Lake Kivu as Political Officer, where he was involved in a dispute with the local Belgian forces over the British presence in the territory. He served as an Army Major in the First World War, and during the German East Africa campaign in 1917 was Liaison Officer with the Belgians following the occupation of Tabora.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Presented by Dr Richard Luxmoore, grandson of J.M. Coote, 2004.
Note
Includes index.
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Additional Information
This collection level description was created by RAS.
Coote, John Methuen, fl 1903-1962