GB 0102 MS 380695 - Virgoe, Roger (University of Khartoum)

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GB 0102 MS 380695 Created 1959-1987 Collection (fonds) 4 folders Virgoe , Roger , 1932-1996 , historian
Roger Virgoe was appointed as Lecturer in History at the University of Khartoum, the Sudan, in July 1961. He remained there until 1964. He and his colleagues were witness to the role of the University in political events in the Sudan, in the 1960s.

By the early 1960s there was considerable opposition to the military government established by the Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Army, General Ibrahim Abbud. In the coup d'état of 1958, he had dissolved all political parties and set up the Supreme Council of Armed Forces. The policies of the regime were most fiercely opposed in southern Sudan where, in 1963, a revolt broke out against the imposition of Arab rule led by the Anya Nya (a southern Sudanese guerilla organisation).

In October 1964, students at the University of Khartoum held a meeting - in defiance of a government prohibition - to condemn government action in southern Sudan and denounce the military regime. Demonstrations followed, leading to violent clashes with the police during which one student was killed and several injured. A 'National Front' was formed to oppose the government, led by university staff and professionals. The headquarters of the organisation was based at the University. As disorder spread, Abbud was forced to dissolve the ruling Council and resign his position as Head of State. A transitional government was appointed, and elections were held in 1965 to form a representative government.

Donated in 1998.

Correspondence, publications and press cuttings, 1959-1987, collected by Roger Virgoe, relating largely to the University of Khartoum and the political situation in the Sudan in the 1960s. Letters from colleagues and staff at the University describe the lead up to and events of the demonstrations in 1964. Publications include copies of the University of Khartoum Bulletin (1961-1964), reports on educational policy and reform (from 1959), and material relating to Sudanese history and antiquities (including a publication by A. J. Arkell).

The material has been arranged in sections according to type: correspondence, publications and press cuttings.

Unrestricted.

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

Unpublished handlist.

The School of Oriental and African Studies holds papers of Anthony John Arkell relating to the Sudan (Ref: MS 210522).

15 May 2000 Academic teaching personnel African history Archaeological objects Archaeology Arkell , Anthony John , 1898-1980 , colonial administrator and archaeologist East Africa Educational development Educational personnel Educational policy Educational reform Educational sciences Educational sociology Historians History Military government National history Newly independent states Newspaper press Political movements Political systems Press Press cuttings Protest movements Social scientists Student sociology Student unrest Sudan Teachers University of Khartoum Virgoe , Roger , 1932-1996 , historian Personnel People by occupation People

Donated in 1998.

Correspondence, publications and press cuttings, 1959-1987, collected by Roger Virgoe, relating largely to the University of Khartoum and the political situation in the Sudan in the 1960s. Letters from colleagues and staff at the University describe the lead up to and events of the demonstrations in 1964. Publications include copies of the University of Khartoum Bulletin (1961-1964), reports on educational policy and reform (from 1959), and material relating to Sudanese history and antiquities (including a publication by A. J. Arkell).

The material has been arranged in sections according to type: correspondence, publications and press cuttings.

Unrestricted.

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

• English

• Latin

English

The School of Oriental and African Studies holds papers of Anthony John Arkell relating to the Sudan (Ref: MS 210522).

Unpublished handlist.

• English