The collection consists of a bound copy typescript (49pp) entitled 'British Policy and the Seizure of Aden, 1839', published in 1959. The work draws heavily on archival primary sources, which are referenced comprehensively throughout.
Gavin typescript relating to British policy and the seizure of Aden
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- ReferenceGB 29 EUL MS 151
- Dates of Creation1959
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical DescriptionOne volume.
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
It has not been possible to trace any information about R.J. Gavin, except that s/he was also the author of Aden under British rule, 1839-1967 (1975, London) and also Documents relating to the 'scramble for Africa' (? 1966, ? Ibadan).
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Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Charlotte Berry, Archivist, 14 March 2005, and encoded by Karen Atkinson into EAD on 1 June 2005.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual EUL restrictions apply.
Custodial History
Transferred from the Reserve Collection. Presented to the Library by Brian James Betham. Formerly part of the Secretariat Library, Aden.
Bibliography
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