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Interview
2266, EM/127
EMOHA project

Speaker: Daxini, Amritlal, 1921 - 0, Interviewee, Male, Teacher; Community Liaison Officer
Speaker: Nagar, A, Interviewer, Male

Summary of interview item: Outlines leaving India for Uganda for better job prospects as teacher, 1952. Describes settling in Uganda, good relations with Africans, situation leading up to expulsion by Idi Amin, not wanting to leave students at exam time, coming to UK, 1972. Describes work as community liaison officer, also as accountant, in Leeds. Gives reason for move to Leicester, 1982. Compares aspects of Uganda, Leeds, Leicester. Describes current life in Leicester, feeling less confident about travel to India as gets older, having good contact with family.
Place of birth: India
Education: To degree level
Marital Status: Widowed, Children: Daughter: 1 Sons: 3
Father's Occupation:
Mother's Occupation:
Location: County: Leicestershire
Location: Town/Place: Leicester, Leeds
Periods Covered: 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
Language: English

Recording Date: 2/5/2002
Playing time: 1 hr 3 mins
Access Restrictions: Full clearance Item Copyright: EMOHA
Summary: Yes
Transcription: No
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