Papers concerning Egypt
MS. Eng. c. 6583
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Papers concerning Egypt
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. c. 6583
Summary
(fols. 1-108) report by Selby, 'Record of events and personal recollections during period January 15-February 14, 1922, leading to declaration by HM Government of February 22, 1922, on subject of Egyptian policy', 1924
(fols. 109-39) memorandum by Selby criticizing policy of George, 1st Baron Lloyd, Oct. 1927
(fols. 140-53) draft paper for the Cabinet on British executive powers in Egypt since the occupation, 1928
(fols. 154-89) memoranda on Lord Lloyd's Egypt since Cromer, 2 vols. (London, 1933-4), 1933
(fols. 190-203) memoranda and correspondence concerning Lord Lloyd and Egypt, 1948-9, 1986
(fols. 204-40 ) memorandum by Selby, 'Egypt 1919-32', with related correspondence, 1950-1
Date
1924-1951, 1986
Language
English
Physical extent
240 Leaves
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Collection contents
Archive of Sir Walford Selby, 1900-1965, with family papers, 15th-20th cent.
Papers concerning his career
Papers as First Secretary and Head of Chancery, Cairo and later related material
Papers concerning Egypt
