| Summary: |
Account of working on the railways in various districts covering responsibilities, staff structure, training, conditions, language examinations, and description of a typical day at work. Description of appointments during World War II, and post-War activities in Bombay [Mumbai]. Includes reasons for going to India, memories of Independence Movement activities, home life, servants, and recreation.
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| Main author: |
Armitage; E C (fl 1947-1976); traffic manager |
| Other authors: |
Allen; Charles (b 1940); historian and interviewer |
| Extent: |
1 hr. 30 min. approx, (sound cassette: analog)
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| Admin history: |
E.C. Armitage - Bengal, Bihar and Central India Railway 1920-50. Traffic Probationer to Dep. Chief Traffic Manager |
| Access status: |
Closed
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| Access conditions: |
Sound recording currently unavailable to consult at SOAS Library. Transcript is available to consult. Researchers can access a copy of the sound recording at the British Library Listening & Viewing Service [BL reference:C5/15-16]. For more details see www.bl.uk/listening or contact listening@bl.uk / 020 7412 7418.
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| User restrictions: |
Private study only. For publication or broadcast please refer to Archivist |
| Language: |
English
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| Copies: |
Copy of interview available at British Library Listening & Viewing Service [reference: C5/15-16]. |
| Related material: |
Transcript available at SOAS Library [OA2, British in India Oral Archive, Transcripts, Box 1] |
| Format: |
Archive
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