GB 0102 MS 380612 - Commission of Enquiry into the Facilities for Oriental, Slavonic, East European and African Studies

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GB 0102 MS 380612

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Commission of Enquiry into the Facilities for Oriental, Slavonic, East European and African Studies

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  • 1943-1945 (Creación)

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1 box containing 3 files

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The remit of the Commission of Enquiry into the Facilities for Oriental, Slavonic, East European and African Studies (Scarborough Commission) was to research facilities available in Britain and elsewhere for Oriental, East European and African studies, surveying existing facilities using questionnaires, and discussing potential needs with individuals, companies, government departments, trade associations and other organisations, including universities in South Africa and North America. Its Chairman was the Earl of Scarborough and the Secretary was Mr R T D Lechard. Its members included Dr B Ifor Evans. The Commission was appointed on 14 December 1944, and reported in 1945.

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GB 0102 MS 380612 1943-1945 Collection (fonds) 1 box containing 3 files Commission of Enquiry into the Facilities for Oriental, Slavonic, East European and African Studies

The remit of the Commission of Enquiry into the Facilities for Oriental, Slavonic, East European and African Studies (Scarborough Commission) was to research facilities available in Britain and elsewhere for Oriental, East European and African studies, surveying existing facilities using questionnaires, and discussing potential needs with individuals, companies, government departments, trade associations and other organisations, including universities in South Africa and North America. Its Chairman was the Earl of Scarborough and the Secretary was Mr R T D Lechard. Its members included Dr B Ifor Evans. The Commission was appointed on 14 December 1944, and reported in 1945.

Presented by the British Council in 1983.

Typescript papers, 1943-1945, comprising Dr B Ifor Evans's copies of working papers of the Commission of Enquiry into the Facilities for Oriental, Slavonic, East European and African Studies, including minutes of meetings, correspondence and other administrative papers, questionnaires completed by institutions including universities and learned societies in the UK and overseas, evidence submitted by various individuals, and draft report of findings sent to Ernest Bevin (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs).

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Compiled by Rachel Kemsley as part of the RSLP AIM25 project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Jun 2002 African cultures Asian cultures Associations Bevin , Ernest , 1881-1951 , Labour politician Commission of Enquiry into the Facilities for Oriental, Slavonic, East European and African Studies x Scarborough Commission Curriculum Educational facilities Educational levels Educational policy Europe European cultures Evans , Benjamin Ifor , 1899-1982 , Baron Evans of Hungershall , author Field work Government Government policy Higher education Higher education institutions Language instruction Learned societies National cultures Organizations Questionnaires Research methods Research work Slav cultures Social science education UK Universities University curriculum Western Europe London England Educational institutions

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Presented by the British Council in 1983.

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Typescript papers, 1943-1945, comprising Dr B Ifor Evans's copies of working papers of the Commission of Enquiry into the Facilities for Oriental, Slavonic, East European and African Studies, including minutes of meetings, correspondence and other administrative papers, questionnaires completed by institutions including universities and learned societies in the UK and overseas, evidence submitted by various individuals, and draft report of findings sent to Ernest Bevin (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs).

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No publication without written permission. Apply to archivist in the first instance.

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  • inglés

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  • latín

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English

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School of Oriental and African Studies

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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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