Key Information
Reference code
BROOKE-POPHAM 6/7
Title
Texts for talks by Brooke-Popham, 1941-1942, on preparedness for war
Date(s)
- 1941 Jan 31 - 1942 Mar 18 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 file, 18 items
Scope and content
Texts and drafts of talks and broadcasts by Brooke-Popham mainly in Malaya, Hong Kong and Manila, notably on the need for civil cooperation in the war effort, the defences of each place, the organisation of the RAF, and reactions to the Japanese invasion of northern Malaya. 1 file, 18 items.
General Information
Name of creator
Repository
Language of material
Script of material
Existence and location of originals
Rhodes House Library at Oxford University holds correspondence and papers relating to Brooke-Popham's post as Governor and Commander in Chief of Kenya, 1936-1953, which were removed from the main body of the collection following its deposit at LHCMA.