Six chapters of Smith's memoirs, c1987, relating to his probationer cadetship at Oxford, 1948-1950 and service in Nyasaland, 1950-1961; with curriculum vitae.
Papers of R.E.N. Smith
This material is held atBodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Reference
- GB 161 MSS. Afr. s. 2277
- Dates of Creation
- c1987
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- 58 ff.
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
R.E.N. Smith (b 1922) was educated at the Crypt School, Glos. and at Bristol University, undertaking military service, 1941-1947 (Captain). He was an administrative officer, Nyasaland, from 1950 and was seconded to the New Hebrides, 1961.
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