Identity area
Reference code
UTSC 014-S2-SS1-6-12
Title
Complaints against police
Date(s)
- 1962-1965 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1 file of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
(1898-1977)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
File contains correspondence related to indiscriminate arrests and assaults by the Sri Lankan Police across the country. File includes letters, telegrams written by various Tamil speaking members of the public to Chelvanayakam detailing the incidents and requesting help, and also Chelvanayakam's draft letters to the Inspector General of Police and other authorities.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Original folder number is 53(2)
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- Tamil
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Papers are heavily damaged by rust.
Finding aids
Uploaded finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title provided by the creator.