Diaries of John Stacpoole

This material is held atBodleian Library, University of Oxford

  • Reference
    • GB 161 MSS. Afr. s. 2272
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1959-1960
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 2 volumes, c91 ff.

Scope and Content

Diaries as District Officer in Sierra Leone, 1959-1960, with transcripts.

Administrative / Biographical History

John W. Stacpoole (fl 1926-1996) was educated at Sedburgh School and Magdalen College, Oxford, then undertook military service, 1944-1947, rising to the rank of lieutenant. He was made Assistant Principal, Colonial Office in 1951 and Principal, 1956. He served as Assistant Private Secretary to the Secretary of State, 1954-1956, was seconded to Sierra Leone, 1956-1958, was Private Secretary to the Secretary of State, 1964-1965, and Assistant Secretary, 1965.

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Collection level description created by Paul Davidson, Bodleian Library of Commonwealth and African Studies at Rhodes House.

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