The letters are about the riots in Rhodesia after the arrest in 1960 of the National Democratic Party leaders. Other items are a manuscript by Charles giving his reasons for joining the Rhodesian United Federal Party; and copies of speeches made in the Rhodesian High Court after his death in 1962.
Peter Charles, QC; letters and speeches
This material is held atBorthwick Institute for Archives, University of York
- Reference
- GB 193 RHO I/CHA
- Dates of Creation
- 1960-1962
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 file; 4 items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Peter Charles was a counsel for the defence in several important political trials in South Africa and Rhodesia.
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