Reports of Sir Percival Joseph Griffiths

Typescript reports, 1948-1972, of Sir Percival Griffiths containing information gathered by him on politics, government and economic affairs in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, comprising tour reports, for the India, Pakistan and Burma Association, on India, 1948-1971, and on Pakistan, 1955-1972, and...

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Date(s) of creation: 1948 - 1972
Level: Collection
Format: Archive           

Reference number: MS 380615
Summary: Typescript reports, 1948-1972, of Sir Percival Griffiths containing information gathered by him on politics, government and economic affairs in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, comprising tour reports, for the India, Pakistan and Burma Association, on India, 1948-1971, and on Pakistan, 1955-1972, and reports on the political scene in India (1950-1972), 1972, and in Pakistan (1950-1969), 1969, including some information on Bangladesh.
Main author: Griffiths; Sir; Percival Joseph (1899-1992); Knight; colonial administrator, businessman and historian
Extent: 1 box
Admin history: Born, 1899; educated at Peterhouse, Cambridge (MA); BSc, London; entered the Indian Civil Service, 1922; retired, 1937; member of the Indian Legislative Assembly, 1937; Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire, 1943; Leader, European Group, Indian Central Legislature, 1946; Knight, 1947; Central Organiser, National War Front, India, and Publicity Adviser to the Government of India; KBE, 1963; Honorary Fellow, School of Oriental and African Studies, 1971; President, India, Pakistan and Burma Association; died, 1992. Publications: The British ... View more
Custodial history: The material was apparently deemed controversial, and had a limited circulation.
Acquisition: Acquired in 1994.
Access status: Open
Language: English
Related material: The British Library, Oriental and India Office Collections, holds papers, 1949-1976, of Sir Percival Griffiths (Ref: MSS Eur F 174).
Format: Archive           
Subjects:
Economic conditions
Politics
Newly independent states
Access Points - Person, Corporate & Family Names:
Name Code Person, Corporate or Family Name Type of Entity
GB/NNAF/P151590 Griffiths; Sir; Percival Joseph (1899-1992); Knight; colonial administrator, businessman and historian Person
GB/SOASNAF/C274 India, Pakistan and Burma Association; Britain Corporate
GB/NNAF/C62038 University of London; School of Oriental and African Studies Corporate
Access Points - Places:
Place Code Place Name
1210997 Bangladesh
7729895 Southern Asia
1269750 India
1168579 Pakistan
1327865 Myanmar