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Northern Rhodesia Boundaries, including the Barotse Kingdom and Southern Rhodesia.

Catalogue reference: TRIG/44

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This record is a file about the Northern Rhodesia Boundaries, including the Barotse Kingdom and Southern Rhodesia. dating from 2nd half of the 20th century.

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Reference
TRIG/44
Title
Northern Rhodesia Boundaries, including the Barotse Kingdom and Southern Rhodesia.
Date
2nd half of the 20th century
Description

Comprises the following. (Original envelopes have been retained.). [Barotseland: The delineation of Barotseland's western border was submitted in 1903 to an Anglo-Portuguese Boundary Commission. Disagreement between the two countries instigated the appointment of the King of Italy as an Arbitrator. His decision was presented in 1905.]. 2 photocopies of 'Treaty Series. No. 28. 1907. Declaration Between The United Kingdom and Portugal Respecting Boundaries in Central Africa (Barotseland).' 4 pages each. 1903, published by His Majesty's Stationery Office,1907. (DS 305 J(1)). 2 photocopies of 'Africa. No. 5 (1905). Award of His Majesty The King of Italy Respecting The Western Boundary of The Barotse Kingdom.' Original dated 1905. 7 pages each. Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office. (DS 305 J(2)). Bromide (white on black) copy of International Boundary Study No. 30, Northern Rhodesia - Southern Rhodesia Boundary (Washington: Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Department of State, 1964). Printed copy filed at Maps 161.f.3. (DS 305 F; F6/B2/B3). 'Material Contained in Microfilm of Zambia Boundary Information.' Created by J.F. Bell. 4 pages. Manuscript: ink and crayon on paper; 33 x 21cm. (DS 305 K).

Related material

An account of the proceedings of the 1903-1905 Anglo-Portuguese Boundary Commission can be found at:. Reports of International Arbitral Awards: The Barotseland Case (Great Britain, Portugal) (1905) - http://legal.un.org/riaa/cases/vol_XI/59-69.pdf [accessed 07/03/2019].

Held by
British Library, Map Library
Former department reference
DS 305 F
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English; Portuguese
Creator(s)
Anglo-Portuguese Barotseland Boundary Commission 1903-1905, 1903-1905 ; Bell, J F, government surveyor and geodesist, fl 1965-1980 ; Department of State, United States, 1789- ; Victor Emmanuel III, of Italy, 1869-1947
Physical description
1 volume and 26 pages
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Physical condition
Photocopies, with manuscript additions in coloured ink, pencil and crayon; 41 x 34cm or smaller
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/1471fdef-bce4-4560-909e-4f2ffac150bb/

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Northern Rhodesia Boundaries, including the Barotse Kingdom and Southern Rhodesia.