| Reference number: |
PP MS 70
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| Summary: |
The collection comprises the papers of Roland Lyon Nosworthy Michell, including his diaries (1872, 1873 and 1878), journals (1870-1872, 1874-1876) and correspondence, together with research material for his publications including notes on the Dervish sects, of which Michell had a first hand knowledge.
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| Main author: |
Michell; Roland Lyons Nosworthy (1847-1931); Egyptian administrator
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| Previous numbers: |
Previously MS 204772
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| Extent: |
7 boxes
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| Admin history: |
Roland Michell was born on 14 February 1847. He was educated at Christ Church College, Oxford. He lived in Egypt for many years, initially as Tutor to Prince Ibrahim Pasha, son of the Khedive of Egypt, 1870-1878. He later served as Chief of the Statistical Department, Revenue Survey of Egypt, 1878-1879, and Commissioner of Limassol, Cyprus, 1879-1911.
He published two works, An Egyptian Calendar for the Koptic Year 1295 , (Alexandria, 1877), and An Egyptian Calendar for the Koptic Year 1617 , (London, 1900). He died on 9 March 1931. |
| Acquisition: |
Donated in 1962.
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| Arrangement: |
The papers have been arranged into four sections: diaries and journals; correspondence; research material, and miscellaneous, poems etc. |
| Access status: |
Open
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| User restrictions: |
For permission to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library in the first instance |
| Language: |
English
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| Finding aids: |
Unpublished handlist
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| Format: |
Archive
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| Subjects: |
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| Access Points - Person, Corporate & Family Names: |
| Name Code |
Person, Corporate or Family Name |
Type of Entity |
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GB/NNAF/P138377
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Michell; Roland Lyons Nosworthy (1847-1931); Egyptian administrator |
Person |
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GB/NNAF/P137151
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Pasha; Ismail (1830-1895); Khedive of Egypt |
Person |
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GB/SOASNAF/P409
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Pasha; Ibrahim Hilmi (1860-1927); fourth son of Ismail Pasha Khedive of Egypt |
Person |
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GB/SOASNAF/C93
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Revenue Survey of Egypt; Statistical Department |
Corporate |
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