Various papers, including scripts, policy documents, photographs, newspaper cuttings, a speech by Margot Evans on their experiences, and copies of the Nigerian Radio Times, 20th century.
Papers of Elwyn Evans
This material is held atBodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Reference
- GB 161 MSS. Afr. s. 2335
- Dates of Creation
- 20th century
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- 6 files, with loose newspapers
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Elwyn Evans was Deputy Director, then Director of Programmes for the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, 1956-1959, having previously worked [for the BBC?] as Senior Features Producer in the Welsh Region and served 'in Muslim countries' during World War Two.
The Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation was set up by the BBC in c1951 in order to implement, on behalf of the federal authorities, a nationwide system of radio broadcasting.
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Note
Collection level description created by Paul Davidson, Bodleian Library of Commonwealth and African Studies at Rhodes House.
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