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- 1938 (Creation)
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2 volumes
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Biographical history
The Ceylon Observer was first published as the Colombo Observer in 1834, changing its name in 1867. It published several special series including the Pictorial, and the Handbook and Directory of Ceylon.
Repository
Archival history
GB 0101 ICS 7 1938 Collection (Fonds) 2 volumes Ceylon Observer
The Ceylon Observer was first published as the Colombo Observer in 1834, changing its name in 1867. It published several special series including the Pictorial, and the Handbook and Directory of Ceylon.
The source of acquisition by ICS is not known.
Copies of two pictorial publications the Copies of two pictorial publications the Ceylon Observer Pictorial, 1938 and Plate's Ceylon Annual 1938.
2 volumes
Open although advance notice should be given.
A photocopying service is available, at the discretion of the ICS Library Staff.
English
None
The Ferguson Papers (ICS 86) contain material about Alastair Mackenzie Ferguson and John Ferguson, editors and proprietors of the Ceylon Observer, 1854-1913.
Compiled by Alan Kucia as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. General International Standard Archival Description ISAD(G), 2nd edition, 2000. National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Oct 2001 Ceylon Ceylon Observer Plate's Ceylon Annual South Asia Sri Lanka
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The source of acquisition by ICS is not known.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Copies of two pictorial publications the Copies of two pictorial publications the Ceylon Observer Pictorial, 1938 and Plate's Ceylon Annual 1938.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
2 volumes
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open although advance notice should be given.
Conditions governing reproduction
A photocopying service is available, at the discretion of the ICS Library Staff.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
The Ferguson Papers (ICS 86) contain material about Alastair Mackenzie Ferguson and John Ferguson, editors and proprietors of the Ceylon Observer, 1854-1913.
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None
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Rules and/or conventions used
General International Standard Archival Description ISAD(G), 2nd edition, 2000. National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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Language(s)
- English