1949 Jan 2-1955 Dec 4
Papers relating to Lawrence's time in the Sudan Political Service (SPS), including official and personal papers, notes and correspondence in connection with his service in Darfur and Upper Nile Province. Many of the papers concern Lawrence's employment, leave, finances and possessions. Others concern official matters:

1949 Aug 19-1954 Feb 15
Circulars and other documents issued by government departments and courts on subjects relating to civil and criminal law. Includes:

1952 Apr 8-1953 Jun 6
Communications and papers sent from the Chief Justice's Office to the Governor of Darfur on the trial of homicide cases in Darfur (many of which were presided over by Lawrence) and the sentences passed. The papers give details of the crimes committed and of the process through which a verdict was reached. Papers also concern any legal difficulties encountered during investigations and trials. Also includes:

[1945-1955]
Papers relating to Lawrence's study of Arabic, including notes made by Lawrence, exercise sheets and exam papers issued by the Sudan Government and the Civil Service Commission
Language: English, Arabic

[1949-1962]
Receipts, invoices and agreements with Gellatly Hankey & Co. (Sudan) Ltd. for the storage, transport and insurance of baggage. Also includes insurance policies for cars, servants, etc. Papers mostly relate to Lawrence's time in Sudan but include some relating to his time in Nigeria

[1949-1958]
Collection of personal expenses receipts from the Sudan

[1949-1958]
Collection of personal expenses receipts from the Sudan

1949-1953
Servants' book, Kuttum, El Fasher and Tonj, containing details of pay and loans

1953-1954
Stores books containing lists of goods required and prices

1953-1954
Two notebooks containing lists of household effects for sale

1958 Aug 22-1966 Sep 12
Papers and correspondence relating to the stabling of Lawrence's pony “Aliga” in the veterinary lines of the Sudan Ministry of Animal Resources after his departure from the Sudan and a subsequent donation by Lawrence of £S.100 to the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Khartoum in lieu of related costs

1963 May-1973 Feb
Papers relating to the Anglo-Sudanese Association, including minutes of meetings, reports, and balance sheets

[1964-1972]
Papers relating to the Sudan Church Association. Most of the papers are in connection with a Silver Jubilee stamp appeal.

[1950s]
“The Christian and his Muslim neighbours”, a paper by Rev. D.A. Brown, Bishop Gwynne College, Southern Sudan

1955 Jul-1960 Feb 19
Official papers relating to Lawrence's role as District Officer, Bornu Province, Northern Nigeria (1955-1956) and Divisional Officer, Bama, Bornu Province (1958-60), including:

1955 Mar 27-1960 May 13
Correspondence and other personal papers relating to Lawrence's employment as District Officer, Bornu Province, Northern Nigeria (1955-1956 and 1958-1960) and his employment as Nigerian Pilgrimage Liaison Officer, Khartoum, Sudan (1956-1958). Documents relate to pay, health check ups, pensions, accommodation, travel, leave and other employment related administrative issues and Include a copy of Lawrence's initial employment contract with the Nigerian Government (SAD.376/8/5-8) and Government Circular no. 1/1959, “Public service conditions following the grant of self-government to the Northern Region” (SAD.376/8/146)

1956 Jun 26-1959 Dec 29
Official and semi-official papers relating Lawrence's role as Nigerian Pilgrimage Liaison Officer, Khartoum, Sudan. Includes material relating to the running of the Nigerian Pilgrim Office (such as accounts, finances and stocks) and official issues relating to Nigerian pilgrims travelling through the Sudan:

[1956-1958]
Undated notes and papers relating to the Nigerian Pilgrim Office, Khartoum, and Lawrence's role as Nigerian Pilgrim Liaision Officer, including:

[1956-1958]
Notebook containing miscellaneous notes connected with Lawrence's work as Nigerian Pilgrim Liaison Officer

[1956-1960]
Personal papers connected with Lawrence's role as District Officer, Bornu Province, Northern Nigeria (1955-1956 and 1958-1960) and as Nigerian Pilgrimage Liaison Officer, Khartoum, Sudan (1956-1958). Mostly includes papers relating to social events hosted by Lawrence, utility bills, the transport and storage of Lawrence's possessions and inventories of Lawrence's house in Khartoum.

[1950s-1960s]
Papers relating to training courses and programmes:

1960-1970
General papers relating to the Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, staff and other departments. Includes correspondence, circulars, reports and memoranda relating to staff, students, events and general university issues. Also includes minutes and other related papers from meetings of Ahmadu Bello University congregation and the Institute of Administration board of studies. Other items of note include:

1961
Papers relating to the Northern Nigerian regional elections, 1961, for which Lawrence acted as Electoral Officer for the constituency of Zaria North-West. Includes: official correspondence relating to Lawrence's role; circulars giving information on the duties of electoral officers and polling agents; papers relating to ballots and ballot boxes; papers relating to the various districts; results of ballots; and other notes and papers on the election and electoral procedure.

1961-1967
Financial papers relating to the Provincial Local Government Training Scheme and the Institute of Administration as a whole. Includes papers relating to budgets, staff pay and other expenditure, and Institute of Administration estimated budgets for 1963/64, 1965/66 and 1966/67.

1961 Aug 8-1968 May 24
Personal papers relating to Lawrence's employment at the Institute of Administration, including correspondence, notices and other papers relating to issues such as employment, work schedule, transport, and belongings

1962 May 18-1967 Jul 5
Personal correspondence relating to Lawrence's time at the Institute of Administration, mostly comprising letters of thanks from current and former students

1963 Oct 28-1967 Jun 8
Papers relating to church affairs at the Institute of Administration, in particular the activities of the Chapel of St. Augustine of Hippo and the building of the new inter-denominational chapel. Includes papers relating to services, maintenance of the chapels and fundraising for the building of the new chapel.

1964 Nov 30-1965 Mar 23
Industrial newsletters, “Mission to Nigeria”, issued by the United States Agency for International Development

1964 Jun 29
Papers presented at the “Seminar on Central Services” organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in conjunction with the Division for Public Administration, Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations, and the Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The seminar was hosted in Zaria. Papers, all of which are in English though some have been translated from the original French, include:

1965 Jan 20-1967 Jun 7
Papers relating to student welfare, the Institute of Administration Student Union, and Lawrence's role as Master of Hall. Includes papers relating to social events; the conduct of union members; student accommodation, wellbeing and behaviour; finances; and student sports. Also includes copies of a number of staff and student bulletins and newsletters, along with Lawrence's handing-over notes at the end of his term as Master of Hall.

1966 May-Jul
“An account of the disturbances in Zaria, Northern Nigeria, in so far as they affected the Institute of Administration and the surrounding areas”, extensive draft report by Lawrence discussing in detail his experiences of the events connected with the coup d'état in Northern Nigeria and the resulting riots around Zaria (SAD.381/4/1-47). Also includes handwritten notes and a photostat copy of a letter from Lt. Col. F.E.O. Akagha to Major Gen. J.T.U. Aguiyi-Ironsi (SAD.381/4/50-55) questioning an assurance given to Dr Audu, Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University concerning the safety of University staff, as well as discussing his own attempts to have S.S. RIchardson, Director of the Institute of Administration, deported.

1967 Mar 30-Apr 3
Papers relating to, and presented at, the Society of Health Nigeria: 1967 National Health Congress (on the theme of nutrition and health), held at the Institute of Administration, Zaria. Includes:

[1960s]
Academic papers by staff and students at the Institute of Administration, including:

[1960s]
Miscellaneous material relating to the Institute of Administration and Ahmadu Bello University

1966 Jul 21-1968 Jun 2
Correspondence and other papers relating to Lawrence's resignation from Ahmadu Bello University prior to taking up his role at Durham University. Includes official correspondence and other material concerning Lawrence's resignation and material relating to transport and the sale and removal of personal belongings.

[1950s]
Small street maps of Kaduna, Katsina and Jos

[1960-1963]
Papers relating to Lawrence's study of Hausa, comprising ts. and ms. notes on grammar, translation and phrases, as well as copies of examinations and written excercises. Also includes:
Language: Hausa, English

1960-1966
Household and staff book containing information on issues such as pay, uniforms and loans. Includes a rough contents page at the front of the volume.

1965-1967
Stores book containing lists of food required, and prices

1968-1971
Papers relating to Lawrence's role as Bursar and Dean of Students, Bede College, Durham, including:

1980-1983
Papers and correspondence relating to the Durham Sudan Historical Records Conference, including notes by Lawrence on talks given at the conference

1952 Apr 7-1958 May 11
Personal correspondence including letters relating to Lawrence's time in the Sudan and Nigeria. Mostly consists of letters addressed to Lawrence from others but also includes a number of letters written by Lawrence himself. Includes letters from correspondents all over Africa (mainly Nigeria, Sudan, Uganda, and Ghana), letters from former Sudanese colleagues in the Sudan Political Service, and letters from former servants. Subjects covered are mostly personal but there are references to political events and situations in a number of African countries, including Lawrence to 'Neil', written shortly after Lawrence's departure from Darfur, concerning the house Lawrence had been living in and various unfinished tasks (SAD.383/4/3-8); Lawrence's sister, Jane Miller, concerning his future in the Sudan and various personal and family issues (SAD.383/4/12); W.D. Wilson, District Officer, Jalinga, Northern Nigeria, listing the advantages and disadvantages of a life working for the Colonial Service in Northern Nigeria (SAD.383/4/15); [S.S. Richardson], Divisional Officer, Bornu, Northern Nigeria, answering various questions posed by Lawrence on life in Nigeria and conditions of service for Colonial Service officials (SAD.383/4/17-19); J. R. Swart, at the American Mission, Pibor, concerning the situation in Pibor (SAD.383/4/22); L. Anderson and A. Roode discussing the hospital at Pibor and the situation in Pibor and Sudan in general (SAD.383/4/28,30); J.E. Letchworth discussing Lawrence's arrival in Nigeria and giving advice on getting set up when he arrived (SAD.383/4/32); cIrcular letter from R. and M. Swart at the American Mission, Pibor, discussing the uprising at Torit, the work of the mission and the threat of an uprising in Akobo (SAD.383/4/35-36); L. Ekster, American Mission, Malakal, concerning the troubles in Southern Sudan (SAD.383/4/46); B.H. Dening, Assistant District Commissioner, Jinja, Uganda, on his work in Uganda (SAD.383/4/47); H.D. Kelly concerning the gold miners' strike on the Gold Coast (SAD.383/4/49-51); 'John', Accra, Ghana, partly concerning preparations for Ghanaian independence day (SAD.383/4/100-101); 'Ursula' to Lawrence's wife, Diana, giving news from Nigeria (SAD.383/4/107); letters of congratulation, including from Gawain Bell, on Lawrence's appointment as MBE (SAD.383/4/131-134); E.A. Pearson, British Embassy, Baghdad, discussing his life in Baghdad and his trips around the Middle East (SAD.383/4/139).

1958 May 21-1959 Dec 30
Personal correspondence including letters relating to Lawrence's time in Khartoum (as Nigerian Pilgrimage Liaison Officer) and Nigeria. Mostly consists of letters addressed to Lawrence but also includes a number written by Lawrence himself and letters to Lawrence's wife, Diana. Correspondents are from all over Africa, and include colleagues and former colleagues in the Sudan and Nigeria. The content of the letters is mostly personal but includes references to political events and situations in a number of African countries. Letters include: Rashid Ahmad Gally, Chief Police Inspector, Gedaref, discussing his loss of faith in the Sudanese Police Service and the difficulties of his work in Gedaref (SAD.383/5/7-9); E. Chapman-Andrews, British Embassy, Khartoum, concerning Lawrence's failure in the exam for entry into the Foreign Service (SAD.383/5/20); 'Brian' [possibly a fellow Pilgrimage Liaison Officer] concerning Lawrence's return to Nigeria, his report on the work of Alharamaini Limited (a company formed by the Nigerian Northern Regional Government to handle pilgrimage traffic) and the report of the All-Party Commission on Nigerianisation (SAD.383/5/21-27); W.K.R. Hallam, Nigerian Police Service, discussing his work policing the Bornu Railway Extension (SAD.383/5/28-31); R.W. Bailey, British Embassy, Khartoum, discussing life in Khartoum (SAD.383/5/32); Lawrence to Sir G.W. Bell , Governor of the Northern Region, Nigeria, and D.H. Lloyd-Morgan, Northern Region, Nigeria, concerning Lawrence's future in Nigeria (SAD.383/5/44-46); 'Chris', British Embassy, Khartoum, including a mention of the aftermath of the 8 November 1958 coup in the Sudan (SAD.383/5/66); 'Cedric' concerning Hassan', one of his forer servants, now working for Lawrence (SAD.383/5/78); Lawrence to S.S. Richardson, Assistant Commissioner for Native Courts, Kaduna, Nigeria, discussing retirement and pensions, with Richardson's reply (SAD.383/5/83,88-90); 'Jocky', British Embasy, Phnom Penh, discussing life in Cambodia (SAD.383/5/84-87,114); G.H. Martin, Archdeacon of the Northern Sudan and Provost of Khartoum, discussing mostly personal matters but also news of Khartoum (SAD.383/5/93); Major General T. Mahadeo Singh, Central Mechanised Farm, Suratgarh, India, regarding his retirement from the army and his work at the Central Mechanised Farm (SAD.383/5/96-97); 'Brian' outlining his reasons for turning down a post in Gwoza, Northern Nigeria, in favour of a post in Kabba province, and also concerning his role in Kabba and issues in connection with the transport of Nigerian pilgrims through the Sudan (SAD.383/5/98-100); 'John', Accra, Ghana, describing a trip around the Sudan and Northern Nigeria (SAD.383/5/115-120); note from the headquarters of the Indian Army confirming the date of Lawrence's release from the army in 1946 (SAD.383/5/125-126); 'Frank', Maiduguri, concerning an unlawful killing by a group of Nigerian policemen (SAD.383/5/128); Sylvia [Richardson] to Diana Lawrence concerning the situation in Nigeria and expressing concern for Lawrence's health under the strain of his work (SAD.383/5/130); J. Lebon, Department of Geography, University of Khartoum, concerning a geographical study of the area around Dar Jebel Si, Darfur (SAD.383/5/141); 'Marshall', United Nations, concerning the plebiscite in the Northern Cameroons on the issue of union with Nigeria (SAD.383/5/147).

1960 Jan 9 - 1966 Jun 27
Personal correspondence, mostly relating to Lawrence's time at the Institute of Administration, Zaria, Nigeria. Mostly consists of letters addressed to Lawrence but also includes a number written by Lawrence and letters to Lawrence's wife, Diana. Correspondents are from all over Africa, including colleagues and former colleagues in the Sudan and Nigeria. A number of the later letters are from (or concerning) students at the Institute of Administration. The subject of the letters is mostly personal but includes references to political events and situations in a number of African countries. Letters include: E. Chapman-Andrews, British Embassy, Khartoum, concerning Lawrence's intention to apply once more to the Foreign Service, and Chapman-Andrews' own intention to retire from the Sudan (SAD.383/6/16-18); S.S. Richardson concerning Lawrence's relocation to Zaria (SAD.383/6/20); `Abd al-Moniem Hashim, Nigerian Embassy, Khartoum, detailing the costs of the independence day celebrations held at the embassy and the estimated costs of the new embassy, and also regarding the Institute of Administration in Zaria (SAD.383/6/39-40); [Kirsten], Sudan United Mission, Bama, Nigeria, with news of Bama (SAD.383/6/52-55); R. Bailey, British Legation, Taiz, Yemen, concerning life in Taiz, and a near fatal attack he suffered at the British Legation residence (SAD.383/6/63,77-78); Sir G.W. Bell, Governor of Northern Nigeria, offering to act as Lawrence's referee should he look for a new job (SAD.383/6/68); T. Mahadeo Singh, Central Mechanised Farm, Suratgarh, India, regarding the Chinese invasion of India (SAD.383/6/76); A.E. Wilkie concerrning his work on the Jabal Marra project, his illness from bilharzia and hookworm, and his impressions of the Sudan (SAD.383/6/97-100); A.S. Livingstone, University of Manchester, regarding the Overseas Administrative Course at Manchester (SAD.383/6/102); G. Tayib, Abdullahi Bayers College, Kano, Nigeria, to Diana Lawrence, partly discussing Lawrence's state of health and unhappiness with his job (SAD.383/6/111); Lawrence's Aunt Kits concerning the situation in Rhodesia (SAD.383/6/136-138).

1966 Jun 28 - 1969 Dec 16
Personal correspondence, mostly relating to Lawrence's time at the Institute of Administration, Zaria, Nigeria and at Bede College, Durham. Mostly consists of letters addressed to Lawrence from others but also includes a number of letters written by Lawrence and letters to Lawrence's wife, Diana. Correspondents are from all over Africa, in particular Nigeria, and include colleagues and former colleagues in the Sudan and Nigeria, and letters from, or concerning, students at the Institute of Administration. The subject of the letters is mostly personal but includes references to political events and situations in Nigeria. Letters include: Adeyi Ameh regarding his acceptance onto the Law Diploma Course of the Nigerian Ministry of Justice and also the situation in Nigeria (SAD.383/7/6); A.O. Allpedeye, Warri, Nigeria, [former student or member of staff at the Institute of Administration] concerning the attitude of himself and others towards Lawrence during the unrest in Nigeria (SAD.383/7/8); M.J. Campbell, Ministry of Local Government, Maseru, Basutoland, concerning the situation in Basutoland (SAD/383/7/12); W.K.R. Hallam, Customs Preventive Service, Lagos, concerning the aftermath of the violence and unrest in Nigeria and the situation at the Customs Service in Lagos (SAD.383/7/29); 'Rowney', Ahmadu Bello University, concerning Lawrence's departure from the Institute of Administration (SAD/383/7/43-45); Lawrence to 'Frank' and M.H. Godowoli, Manchester, both mentioning student protests at Ahmadu Bello University against S.S. Richardson, Director of the Institute of Administration (SAD.383/7/67-69); John Mort, Bishop of Northern Nigeria, concerning Lawrence's new job at Bede College, Durham and the conflict in Nigeria (SAD.383/7/107); P.S. Norman, Ministry of Works, Kaduna, Nigeria, regarding the splitting up of various Nigerian ministries (SAD.383/7/112); E.O. Laird, British High Commission, Kaduna, concerning a story that Lawrence had been put on trial in absentia in Enugu (SAD.383/7/115); C. Karui, Provincial Office, Jos, concerning the conflict in Nigeria (SAD.383/7/118); P.S. Norman, Ministry of Works, Kaduna, Nigeria, concerning the bombing of Kaduna airport (SAD.383/7/140); J.R.P. Montgomery, The Anti-Slavery Society, enquiring as to whether Lawrence has any information he could contribute to the work of The Anti-Slavery Society (SAD.383/7/160-161,163-165); J. Dean concerning his work with the Scripture Union and the Sudan United Mission, and the situation in Nigeria (SAD.383/7/169); 'Pete', Institute of Administration, Zaria, regarding the situation at the University and the growing anti-British sentiment (SAD.383/7/171); W.K.R. Hallam, Nigerian Investigation and Safety Company, concerning his business interests in Nigeria, a plane crash at Kano airport and the conflict in Nigeria (SAD.383/7/188-194).

1970 Feb 24-1984 Mar 31
Personal correspondence, mostly from correspondents in Nigeria. Includes letters from colleagues and former colleagues in the Sudan and Nigeria, and letters from, or concerning, students at the Institute of Administration. Subject of letters is mostly personal but includes references to political events and situations in Nigeria. Letters include: 'Clement and Cecilie', Makarere University, Kampala, Uganda, discussing in detail their life in Kampala and their work at Makarere University, and also the recent military coup (SAD.383/8/16); W.K.R. Hallam, Jos, Nigeria, discussing personal issues and briefly discussing the attitude of British politicians towards Africa (SAD.383/8/21-24); Lawrence to Lady Chapman-Andrews following the death of her husband E. Chapman-Andrews, former British Ambassador to Khartoum (SAD.383/8/53-54); P.S. Norman, Ministry of Works, Kaduna, Nigeria, regarding the development of Ahmadu Bello University (SAD.383/8/56); S. With, Sudanese student at Birmingham, with Lawrence's reply concerning his brief time in Akobo district and outlining his later work in Nigeria and at Durham (SAD.383/8/63-66); circular letter from W.J. Miller, Ministry of Education, Nigeria, reminiscing on his time in Nigeria since his first arrival in 1959 and discussing how life in the country has changed (SAD.383/8/67-68); W.J. Miller discussing personal issues as well as the financial crisis in Nigeria and shortages of water and electricity (SAD.383/8/69).

1964 Aug 19-1968 Aug 3
Copy letters written by Lawrence to friends, family and colleagues during his time at the Institute of Administration, Zaria, whilst on leave in England during the last year of his employment at the Institute of Administration and during the first months of his role at Durham University. Includes letters from Lawrence to students and staff relating to official issues in connection with the Institute of Administration and letters to former colleagues in the Sudan and Nigeria. A number of the letters discuss the political situation and riots in Nigeria along with trouble at Ahmadu Bello University while others cover travel, work, family and personal issues. Letters include: Lawrence to a number of correspondents discussing, amongst other things, the coup d'état in Nigeria, riots around Zaria, a failed attempt by students to invite West German and Russian delegates to the university to talk at the same time, and false accusations by Ibo students against Lawrence of plotting to murder (SAD.384/1/168-185); to 'Lyn' discussing attendance numbers at St. Augustine's Chapel at the Institute of Administration, Zaria, and the development of two new chapels at the University (SAD.384/1/186-188); to 'Bert and Sheila' concerning the coup d'état and false accusations of murder (SAD.384/1/222-223); to 'Ian' regarding the Ahmadu Bello University branch of the World University Service (SAD.384/1/228-229); to 'Peter and Jo' discussing church matters at the Institute of Administration, Zaria (SAD.384/1/231-234); to P.H.S. Johnson, Southern Rhodesia, concerning the situation in Nigeria and the division of the country into new states (SAD.384/1/263-265); to W.D. Wilson, Foreign Office, concerning Lawrence's departure from Nigeria before hostilities broke out (SAD.384/1/266-267); to 'Peter' concerning Lawrence's departure from Nigeria and his future employment (SAD.384/1/275-277); to R.J.S. Thompson, British High Commission, Ghana, discussing in detail the events leading up to Lawrence's departure from Nigeria (SAD.384/1/278-280); to S.S. Richardson concerning the events of the days following Richardson's departure when Lawrence remained in Nigeria and issues connected with the Institute of Administration (SAD.384/1/284-289); to Abdullah and Griselda al-Taiyib regarding issues in connection with the Institute of Administration (SAD.384/1/290-296).

1953 Aug 10-1966 Apr 22
Personal letters to Lawrence from Sudanese and British friends and colleagues in the Sudan concerning life there, the political situation, Sudanisation, and other personal and official issues. Includes: Fadli Shawki concerning his relocation to Darfur and the Sudan elections (SAD.384/2/1-3); B.A. Carlisle concerning the post-war batch of recruits to the Sudan Political Service (SAD.384/2/8-9); 'Mick' [D.C. Amadi] concerning his service in Amadi and relocation tto Meridi (SAD.384/2/14-17); Lewis Bey concerning his relocation to Tonj and his experience with Lawrence trying court cases at Aweil and Rumbek (SAD.384/2/20-22); M.O. Yassin, Governor Upper Nile Province, concerning Lawrence's departure from Akobo and the official handover to the Sudanese (SAD.384/2/28-29); [H.P. A??], Akobo, concerning a recent Dinka Murle meeting in Upper Nile Province (SAD.384/2/35); Fadli Shawki, Western Darfur, concerning a tribal gathering and official opening of new council buildings at Zalingei (SAD.384/2/37-38); R. and M. Swart, American Mission, Pibor, concerning a case of a bite by a black cobra (SAD.384/2/50); Nikandra Manyok Aguer concerning his role as Executive Officer, Thiet Regional Council, Tonj (SAD.384/2/52-55).

1954 Jan 31-1973 Aug 26
Letters to Lawrence from S.S. Richardson, one time Director of the Institute of Administration, Zaria, and family. Most of the letters are written to Lawrence from Richardson, but also included are letters to Lawrence from Richardson's children and wife, Sylvia.The letters relate to Nigeria and the Nigerian Civil Service; the Institute of Administration, Zaria; Richardson's offer of employment in Mauritius; his eventual relocation to Canberra College, Australia; Lawrence's employment at Durham; possible relocation for Lawrence to Australia; the general political situation in Nigeria; as well as other personal and official issues. Includes: Richardson giving his impressions of Nigeria and advising Lawrence where to go after Sudan (SAD.384/3/1); Richardson discussing Lawrence's intention to move to Nigeria and advising him on life in the country (SAD.384/3/3-10); Richardson, answering various questions posed by Lawrence on the Nigerian Civil Service (SAD.384/3/12); Richardson, proposing Lawrence's appointment at the Institute of Administration, Zaria (SAD.384/3/18-19).

1955 Apr 8-1983 Nov 17
Correspondence with and concerning Sir James Robertson, former Sudan Civil Secretary and the last British Governor-General of Nigeria,including Robertson congratulating Lawrence on his decision to go to Nigeria and mentioning his own appointment to the post of Governor-General of Nigeria (SAD.384/4/1-2); Robertson commenting on, amongst other things, the vote for independence in the Sudan (SAD.384/4/5); Robertson concerning Sudanese independence and the royal visit to Nigeria (SAD.384/4/6); Robertson regarding his G.C.V.O., the success of the royal visit and a recent trip to the Soutern Camerons (SAD.384/4/7-8); Robertson discussing the independence of Ghana and the increase in pressure for Nigerian independence (SAD.384/4/9-10); congratulations from Robertson on Lawrence's OBE (SAD.384/4/11); thanks from Robertson following an official visit to Bama arranged by Lawrence (SAD.384/4/12); Robertson, commenting on Lawrence's appointment to the Institute of Administration, Zaria, and the aftermath of independence day in Lagos (SAD.384/4/13); Robertson concerning his departure from Nigeria (SAD.384/4/14); Robertson, discussing Lawrence's job prospects (SAD.384/4/15); Robertson concerning Lawrence's application to the University of Newcastle and also mentioning student protests at Ahmadu Bello University (SAD.384/4/16); Robertson concerning an armed robbery at his home in Oxfordshire (SAD.384/4/17); Robertson discussing, amongst other things, his impressions of the Sudan Historical Records Conference at Durham (SAD.384/4/18-21); extensive draft letter from Lawrence to Lady Nancy Robertson, following Robertson's death, discussing the two memorial services and Lawrence's memories of working with Robertson in the Sudan and Nigeria (SAD.384/4/26-31). Enclosures:

1956 Jun 30-1973 Jan 28
Letters to Lawrence from family members including his wife, children, brother, mother and various aunts, nephews and nieces. The letters mainly discuss personal and family issues and include: series of letters to Lawrence in Khartoum, during his time as Nigerian Pilgrimage Officer, from his wife, Diana, then living in Maidiguri, Nigeria, discussing friends and acquaintances, their children, social functions and life in Maidiguri (SAD.384/5/1-10); Diana Lawrence concerning her husband's future in Northern Nigeria (SAD.384/5/12-13); Lawrence to Diana Lawrence concerning the political situation in Nigeria and the trouble in Kaduna (SAD.384/5/39-40).

1956 Oct 20-1976 Jan 25
Letters to Lawrence from friends and associates in Nigeria, including former servants, students from the Institute of Administration, Zaria, and colleagues from the Nigerian Civil Service and the Nigerian Pilgrim Office, Khartoum. Many of the letters express thanks or contain requests for advice or an employment reference. Other letters discuss life and work in Nigeria as well as personal issues. Included is a small number of letters of response from Lawrence Subjects include: M.A. Nigumi, Sudanese scholar, discussing his book on the history of British rule in the Sudan, A Great Trusteeship (SAD.384/6/2,6-9); Alhaji Muhammad [Ngileruma?], Nigerian Pilgrim Office, Khartoum, discussing the situation in the office (SAD.384/6/12-15); Lawrence to Mallam Adamu Ciroma concerning a misprint relating to Lawrence in The New Nigerianand a subsequent misunderstanding (SAD.384/6/104).

1959 Feb 3-1972 Feb 23
Letters from Abdelmoniem Hashim, translator at the Nigerian Embassy, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, concerning official matters relating to the Nigerian Government, life in Nigeria, the embassy, the Sudan, meetings with colleagues and associates, as well as personal issues

1964 May 20-1981 May 30
Correspondence between Lawrence and W.K.R. Hallam, mostly relating to Hallam's historical research on Rabih Fadl Allah, but also concerning his work with the Nigerian Police Force, his work with the Customs Preventive Service, the situation in Nigeria, and personal and family issues. Includes: Hallam to Lawrence discussing police operations and arrests around Makundi, Nigeria (SAD.384/8/6); Hallam to Lawrence discussing his new job as Commandant, Customs Preventive Service, Lagos (SAD.384/8/8); Hallam to Lawrence discussing a textiles smuggling operation from the Sudan to Nigeria and his research on the Rabih Fadl Allah (SAD.384/8/12); Hallam to Lawrence discussing the reception to his article on the Rabih Fadl Allah published in Nigeria magazine (SAD.384/8/31); Lawrence to Dr Olusanya, History Department, Ahmadu Bello University, passing on infromation from Hallam concerning the West African Frontier Force (SAD.384/8/32-33); Hallam to Lawrence discussing his research as well as the popular reaction to the Northern counter-coup in Nigeria (SAD.384/8/35); Hallam to Lawrence concerning personal issues, his life in Nigeria, his hotel businesses and a brief reference to his novel on the Nile (SAD.384/8/39-43).

1965 May 30-1972 Sep 5
Letters from S.A. Ajai, former President of the Students' Union, Institute of Administration, Zaria, and E. Ajai, widow of S.A. Ajai. Includes material relating to the establishment of the Stephen Ajai memorial fund. Letters between Lawrence and E. Ajai are of a mostly informal and personal nature, discussing issues such as the situation in Nigeria as well as work, family and other personal issues.

1965 Nov 24-1967 Jul 3
Copy letter book of “private business letters” written by Lawrence. Mostly consists of very brief notes relating to his work at Ahmadu Bello University, personal finances, and domestic issues,

[1940s-1980s]
Collection of Christmas cards, postcards and other greetings cards from a variety of correspondents, including official bodies such as the Sudan Police

1950
Appointments diary containing short entries on personal matters and issues relating to Lawrence's role as Assistant District Commissioner, Kutum, Darfur. Also includes brief notes made on trek.

1951
Appointments diary containing brief entries on personal matters and issues relating to Lawrence's role as Assistant District Commissioner, Kutum, Darfur and later El Fasher, Darfur

1952
Appointments diary cotaining brief entries on personal matters and issues relating to Lawrence's role as Assistant District Commissioner, El Fasher, Darfur

1953
Appointments diary, mostly blank. Includes notes on court cases (SAD.385/7/39-42) and other working notes.

1951-1952
Diary used as a daily orders book written for the benefit of the servants and head steward while Lawrence was in Darfur. Largely blank, though the first few pages list orders and house rules.

1956
General appointments diary, mostly blank, but including notes on expenses, movements of province staff, etc.

1957
General appointments diary kept by Lawrrence while Pilgrim Liaison Officerr in Khartoum, containing some brief entries and notes on visits, expenses, etc.

1958
General appointments diary kept by Lawrence while Pilgrim Liaison Officerr in Khatoum, largely blank, but containing soome brief entries

1959
General appointments diary kept by Lawrence while Divisional Oficer in Bornu District, containing a small number of brief entries

1960
General appointments diary, kept by Lawrence in Bama and Zaria, continng a small number of brief entries

1960
Appointments diary, largely blank except for an inventory of the contents of Lawrence's house

1960
Telephone, engagements and messages diary, containing very brief entries

1961
Office appointments diary, kept by Lawrence at the Institute of Adminisration, Zaria

1961
House appointments diary, kept by Lawrence in Zaria and recording moostly social engagements

1961
General appointments diary, Zaria, mostly blank with a few short entries

1962
Office appointments diary, kept by Lawrence in Zaria, containing brief entries

1962
House appointments diary from Lawrence's house in Britain, containing brief entries

1962
House appointments diary from Lawrence's house in Zaria, containing brief notes on social engagements

1963
Office appointments diary, Zaria, containing a small number of brief entries

1963
House appointments diary, Zaria, containing records of social engagements

1964
Office appointments diary, Zaria, containing a small number of brief entries

1964
House appointments diary, Zaria, containing records of social engagements

1965
House appointments diary, Zaria, containing records of social engagements

1965
General pocket diary, Zaria, containing brief entries

1966
House appointments diary, Zaria, containing records of social engagements and inventories of the contents of Lawrence's house

1967
House appointments diary, containing records of social engagements

1967
Office appointments diary, Zaria, containing a small number of brief entries

1967
General pocket diary, Durham, containing brief entries. 1967 diary but entries probably relate to 1968.

1953-1984 Dec 29
Press cuttings relating to the Sudan:

1955-1966
Press cuttings relating to Nigeria. Articles of note include:

1966 Jan 13-Nov 6
Press cuttings relating to Zambia and the Zambian copper industry. Articles of note include:

1966 Jan 18-Jul 29
Press cuttings relating to South Africa, including statements issued by South African companies such as Western Areas Gold Mining Company Ltd., Orange Free State Investment Trust Ltd., and West Rand Investment Trust Ltd. Articles of note include:

1965 Dec 9-1967 Nov 11
Press cuttings relating to Rhodesia. Most articles relate to the Unilateral Declaration of Independence and the resulting dispute between the Rhodesian Government and the British Government. Other articles of note include:

1962-1984 Nov 8
Press cuttings relating to other countries including Jamaica, Tanzania, Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Malaysia, Botswana, Malawi, Libya, Somalia, Yemen and Australia. Articles include:

1963 Aug 2-1970
Miscellaneous press cuttings, including:

[1966]
Press cuttings relating to copper prices, the copper industry and the export of copper from Zambia

[1950s-1960s]
Miscellaneous material including driving licences, medical cards and children's school reports. Also includes copies of Lawrence's CV at different stages in his career, as well as a copy of a review from The Observer of Lawrence's brother, P. Lawrence's, book on the topic of supernatural cargoes, Road belong cargo (1965)

[1940s-1950s]
Photographs of the Sudan:

[1940s-1960s]
Personal photographs of Lawrence's friends and family [mostly in Britain]. Photographs feature Lawrence, his wife Diana, their children, his parents and other family members.

[1950s-1970s]
Photographs taken during Lawrence's service in Nigeria:

[1950s-1960s]
Assorted printed items relating to Lawrence's time in Nigeria

Printed material deposited with collection; now integrated into the library's printed collections and catalogued on the Open Public Access Catalogue