Internal correspondence and papers of the Overseas Aid Director and his staff relating to the management of Oxfam's programme
MS. Oxfam PRG/2/3/8/3
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Internal correspondence and papers of the Overseas Aid Director and his staff relating to the management of Oxfam's programme
Shelfmark
MS. Oxfam PRG/2/3/8/3
Summary
Comprises:
'Colonel Widdowson in India': correspondence with Colonel C. W. Widdowson, Oxfam Travelling Secretary, during visits to India and Pakistan, concerning potential projects to be supported by Oxfam, Jun-Sep 1962
'Col. Widdowson, U.S.A. / Canada, Spring 1963': correspondence with Colonel C. W. Widdowson, Oxfam Travelling Representative, during visits to the U.S.A. and the West Indies, concerning potential projects to be supported by Oxfam, Apr-May 1963
'Overseas Aid - Sub-committees': correspondence and papers relating to the membership of Field Committees, Jul-Sep 1963
'Field Committees, B[ernard] L[lewellyn, Overseas Aid Officer]': correspondence and papers relating to the membership of Field Committees, Sep 1963-Mar 1964
'London Depot': correspondence with and relating to Davies, Turner and Co. Ltd., agents operating Oxfam's London clothing depot, Jan 1964-Feb 1972
Correspondence with Colonel C. W. Widdowson, Field Secretary for Asia, during visits to India, Pakistan and Nepal, concerning potential projects to be supported by Oxfam, Feb-May 1964
'Bristol Team': correspondence relating to the organisation and operation of the Bristol Disaster Team, which provided trained assistance in the initial stages of emergency situations, Aug 1964-Aug 1971
'Colonel Widdowson (General)': correspondence concerning the work of Colonel C. W. Widdowson, [Oxfam Travelling Representative], Sep 1964-Aug 1967
'Ken Hart': correspondence with Ken Hart, Oxfam Industries Officer, concerning liaison with companies and possible donations of materials to Oxfam, Feb 1965-Aug 1966
'Peter Burns': correspondence with Peter Burns, Assistant to the Director, concerning contacts with prominent people, companies and politicians, Jun 1965-Feb 1966
Date
Jan 1964-Feb 1972
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (10 folders)
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Collection contents
Records of Oxfam programme policy, management and administration
Papers of the Overseas Aid Department and the Overseas, later International, Division Directorate
Correspondence of the Overseas Aid Director and the Overseas, later International, Division Director
Internal correspondence
Internal correspondence and papers of the Overseas Aid Director and his staff relating to the management of Oxfam's programme
