English

Reference - SLS/D35

Extent - 184 pages

Calm Format - Newspaper

Scope

"Newspaper cuttings provide an account of the political turmoil in Libya during the end of the 1960s and beginning of the 1970s. The cuttings feature articles regarding the overthrow of King Idris, Colonel Gaddafi, Libya's relationship with the United States, Britain, France and Egypt, and the purchase of arms and weaponry.", The file contains newspaper cuttings from multiple publications including, but not limited to, the Daily Express, the Times, the Observer, the Telegraph, the Guardian, the Glasgow Herald, the Economist and the Financial Times.'

Notes - Catalogued, Access by appointment. Letter of introduction required.

Former Reference - D35; Reference - SLS/D35;