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Gorillas: preservation of gorillas in Uganda and proposed declaration of gorilla...

Catalogue reference: CO 536/170/2

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This record is about the Gorillas: preservation of gorillas in Uganda and proposed declaration of gorilla... dating from 1932 Jan 6-1932 Oct 27 in the series Colonial Office: Uganda Original Correspondence. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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CO 536/170/2
Date
1932 Jan 6-1932 Oct 27
Description

Gorillas: preservation of gorillas in Uganda and proposed declaration of gorilla sanctuary on Congolese frontier as a national park; Belgian demand that sanctuary be placed under same regulations as Parc National Albert in the Belgian Congo; British objections and negotiations with Belgian government

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
X 22024
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C8944749/

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CO 536

Colonial Office: Uganda Original Correspondence

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