Sir Eldon Gorst papers, 1890-1911

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Creators:: Gorst, Eldon, Sir, 1861-1911
Abstract:: Diaries, autobiographical notes, appointment book, and clippings, relating to British administration of Egypt, 1886-1911. Photocopy.
Extent:: 3 manuscript boxes (1.2 Linear Feet)
Language:: English
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Sir Eldon Gorst papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: Diaries, autobiographical notes, appointment book, and clippings, relating to British administration of Egypt, 1886-1911. Photocopy.
Biographical / historical:: British diplomat; consul general in Egypt, 1907-1911.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1978.
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects:: Diplomats -- Great Britain
Names:: Great Britain. Consulate General (Cairo)
Places:: Egypt -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain
Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Egypt
Egypt -- History -- British occupation, 1882-1936

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Restrictions:: The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
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Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Sir Eldon Gorst papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:: Hoover Institution

Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US