D. Aston (b 1926) was educated at Repton and Exeter College, Oxford, serving as a lieutenant in the armed forces, 1944-1948. He became an administrative officer, Nyasaland, 1952.

Nyasaland police file, Historical Survey of Native Controlled Missions operating in Nyasaland, December 1940 and The Revised Edition of Dowa District Book 1 with Additional Notes, January 1950.

The papers were donated to the library by D. Aston on 15th January 1997.

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