Reference
  • 2002/217
Archive collection
  • British Empire & Commonwealth
Level of description
  • Collection
Date
  • 1956-1964
Description
  • The items in the collection are chiefly concerned with events in the run-up to Zambian independence. They include working documents, most notably files on the Gwembe District/ Kariba Dam riots, reports of government enquiries into politically motivated disturbances, photographs of police activities, copies of the NRP Association magazine "Nkhwazi" and maps from the region. This catalogue was produced with support from the National Cataloguing Grants Programme for Archives
Extent and medium
  • 1 box
Creator
Biographical history
  • The Northern Rhodesia Police Association is a network for retired officers of the former NRP. Its Honorary Secretary was passed various items from members which he then donated to BECM.
Access status
  • Open
Access conditions
  • None