The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Earle, Sir Archdale
Earle, Sir Archdale, C.I.E. (1909), K.C.I.E. (1911), I.C.S., Chief Commissioner, Assam; s. of late H. E. Earle; b. 1861; educ; Uppingham School, and Oxford University; Joined I.C.S. as Asstt. Collector and Magistrate, 1882; served in various subordinate ranks till he became Collector and Magistrate; Private Secretary to Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, 1886; Excise Commissioner, Bengal, 1901; Secretary to Board of Revenue, 1902; Secretary to the Government of Bengal, 1903-05; Director of P.I., 1906-08; Commissioner, Patna Division, 1908-09; Chairman, Corporation of Calcutta, 1909-10; Secretary to Government of India, Home Department, 1910-12; Chief Commissioner, Assam, 1912. Address: c/o H. S. King & Co., 9, Pall Mall, London, S.W. Clubs: East India United Service; United Service, Simla; United Service, Bengal and Calcutta.