Papers of Helen M. Taylor

This material is held atEdinburgh University Library Heritage Collections

Scope and Content

The collection covers the period of the controversy over the Central African Federation and the protests of the nationalist movement under Hastings Banda. The material includes papers, memoranda, telegrams and reports by Taylor and others relating to the position

of the church, mission and teacher training college at Livingstonia and giving their opinions on the events in Nyasaland. Statements and correspondence are directed to the government, the Devlin Commission of Enquiry and to Hastings Banda.

Access Information

This file is closed and will be reviewed on 01/01/2039.

Acquisition Information

The papers were presented in 1983 by Miss Taylor, through Professor Shepperson of the University of Edinburgh.

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