Papers of Mr. D. Aston

This material is held atBodleian Library, University of Oxford

  • Reference
    • GB 161 MSS. Afr. s. 2212
  • Dates of Creation
    • [1940-1950]
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 1 folder

Scope and Content

Nyasaland police file, Historical Survey of Native Controlled Missions operating in Nyasaland, December 1940 and The Revised Edition of Dowa District Book 1 with Additional Notes, January 1950.

Administrative / Biographical History

D. Aston (b 1926) was educated at Repton and Exeter College, Oxford, serving as a lieutenant in the armed forces, 1944-1948. He became an administrative officer, Nyasaland, 1952.

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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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