Papers relating to Cecil John Rhodes (4)
MSS. Afr. s. 2301
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Papers relating to Cecil John Rhodes (4)
Shelfmark
MSS. Afr. s. 2301
Summary
Typescript compiled by Cyril B. Harris, entitled My association with Cecil Rhodes and stories of the siege of Kimberley, as told on 16th April 1951 by W.D. Fynn, Superintendent of Farms for De Beers for 33 years. Includes a photograph of Rhodes at the site where he was later buried (Matopo Hills, Rhodesia) and another of a portrait of Rhodes, two letters from Ernst Oppenheimer, Chairman of De Beers, 1951, a letter from Rhodes about sheep and angoras, 1899, and photographs of Rhodes memorabilia.
Associated place
Kimberley (South Africa) -- History -- Siege, 1899-1900 -- Personal narratives, British
Zimbabwe -- History -- 1890-1965
South Africa -- History -- 1836-1909
Date
[1899-1951]
Language
English
Physical extent
66 ff.
Acquisition
The papers were purchased through F.R. Thorold's with Oxford Colonial Archives Project funding, 25th February 1999.
Subject
South African War, 1899-1902 -- Personal narratives -- British
20th century
19th century
