1952-1962 [predominantly 1962]
Personal correspondence to G.N. Sanderson from his friends and colleagues in other African and British universities concerning teaching and research, the publication of papers, personal news, and job applications, especially Sanderson's applications for Chairs at Makerere (Uganda) and Zaria (Nigeria), his acceptance by Zaria, and his decision to remain at Khartoum when offered a Chair there instead (863/8/134). Other subjects covered include Sanderson's research into the adventurer Karl Inger (863/8/1-2, 5-6, 17, 20-21, 26); Richard Hill's comments on Sudan Notes and Records and other matters (863/8/3, 10, 13, 145, 170, 178, 180); a joint letter to The Manchester Guardian concerning the Suez Crisis (863/8/27-28); application to the Marquess of Salisbury for permission to publish material from his family papers (863/8/29, 67, 83, 85, 116)