A scrapbook of newscuttings and a set of pamphlets regarding religion and politics in Uganda. The collection is in English with the exception of a few items in the Ganda language. There is an accompanying letter from D.H. Simpson, R.C.S. Librarian, to the Revd Welbourn, 23 October 1978, regarding the gift of the collection to the Society.
Newscuttings on Uganda
This material is held atRoyal Commonwealth Society Library
- Reference
- GB 115 RCS/RCMS 329
- Dates of Creation
- 1960-1971
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English , Ganda .
- Physical Description
- 1 volume(s) 1 volume paper
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Revd Frederick Burkewood Welbourn (fl. 1948-1978) was the author of 'East African rebels, a study of some independent churches' (1961), 'Religion and politics in Uganda, 1952-1962' (1965), 'East African Christian' (1965) and, with B.A. Ogot, 'A place to feel at home: a study of two independent churches in western Kenya' (1966).
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Presented by the Revd F.B. Welbourn, 1978.
Note
Includes index.
Other Finding Aids
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Additional Information
This collection level description was created by RAS.
Welbourn, Frederick Burkewood, fl 1948-1978, clergyman and author