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Scottish associational culture in Africa in the early 20th century

Post author:tanja-sdb
Post published:May 14, 2016
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In Africa, like elsehwere around the globe, Scottish clubs and societies were a common development soon after the first foot fall of Scots on the continent. Contrary to popular assumption,…

Transnational Charity: The First World War and Beyond

Post author:tanja-sdb
Post published:March 2, 2015
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With the commencement of the First World War a range of charitable initiatives developed that linked the Scots in Asia directly back to Scotland; many of these initiatives proved enduring…