Kenneth Burslam GARDNER

Background

GARDNER, Kenneth was born on June 5, 1924 in London. Son of Douglas V. Gardner and Dora V. Bowden.

Education

University College, London and School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.

Career

Assistant Librarian, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London 1950-1954. Assistant Keeper, Department, of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscripts, British Museum 1955-1957, Keeper 1957-1970, Principal Keeper of Printed Books 1970-1974. Deputy Keeper of Oriental Manuscripts and Printed Books, British Library 1974-1986.

Interests

• Gardening, reading, mountain walking.

Connections

Married Cleone Winifred Adams in 1949.

Father:

Douglas V. Gardner

Mother:

Dora V. Bowden

Spouse:

Cleone Winifred Adams