Documents, predominantly concerning Lesotho, accumulated by John [Jack] Gallagher during periods spent working there as a teacher and education adviser: includes papers relating to the University of Lesotho and education in Lesotho, 1984-1991; records of the Teyateyaneng Centenary Committee, 1985-1986; photographs and slides for exhibitions, c1985; papers concerning Basutoland law, 1951-1952; copy of a published history of Basutoland, written in Sotho, 1917; and other miscellaneous items.
GALLAGHER, John (Jack) (fl 1984-1991)
This material is held atInstitute of Commonwealth Studies Library, University of London
- Reference
- GB 101 ICS 114
- Dates of Creation
- 1917-1991
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 13 files
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Jack Gallagher worked as a teacher and education adviser in Lesotho during the 1980s and 1990s. He accumulated this material during this time: some relates directly to his work and personal interests, while other items were collected by him. Gallagher donated a substantial Library to ICS as well as these archival items.
Arrangement
Chronological
Access Information
Open although advance notice should be given. Access to individual items may be restricted under the Data Protection Act or Freedom of Information legislation.
Acquisition Information
Donated to ICS by Jack Gallagher
Other Finding Aids
Catalogued to file level (see link to repository catalogue).
Archivist's Note
Compiled 2000, revised by Alan Kucia as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project, Aug 2001.
Conditions Governing Use
Most items may be copied, at the discretion of the Library staff. Copies are supplied solely for research or private study. Requests to publish, or quote from original material should be submitted to the Information Resources Manager.