A checklist of British Borneo manuscript and photographic materials in Rhodes House Library, Oxford. (Brief Communications).The following list has been compiled from the MS card catalogue at Rhodes House Rhodes House is part of the University of Oxford in England. It is located on the south of South Parks Road in central Oxford. The building was built in memory of Cecil Rhodes, an alumnus of the University and a major benefactor. under the categories Ind. Ocn., Pac. And Brit. Emp., supplemented by Manuscript Collections in Rhodes House Library's typescript listing of uncatalogued items. It covers Sarawak, Brunei, the island of Labuan, and Sabah (formerly North Borneo North Borneo or British North Borneo: see Sabah, Malaysia. ). Rhodes House is the branch of the Bodleian Library Bodleian Library (bŏd`lēən, bŏdlē`ən), at Oxford Univ. The original library, destroyed in the reign of Edward VI, was replaced in 1602, chiefly through the efforts of Sir Thomas Bodley, who gave it valuable collections of which houses printed, manuscript, and photographic material relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the history of the British Empire British Empire, overseas territories linked to Great Britain in a variety of constitutional relationships, established over a period of three centuries. The establishment of the empire resulted primarily from commercial and political motives and emigration movements (excluding early American printed material, which is held in the new Vere Harmsworth Library nearby). The Sarawak and other Borneo manuscript material has been deposited there since the early 1960s as part of the Oxford University Colonial Records Colonial Records was a record label located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The records were distributed by ABC-Paramount Records until 1959-1960 when it was distributed by London Records. The label was owned by Orville Campbell. Project, constituting the largest single collection of Borneo primary research sources outside the Public Record Office at Kew. (For details of the Brooke/Sarawak collections, see Bob Reece Robert Scott Reece (born January 5 1951 in Sacramento, California) was a catcher in Major League Baseball. Teams
n. An enclosure where stray animals are confined. tr.v. pin·fold·ed, pin·fold·ing, pin·folds To confine in or as if in a pinfold. , Librarian, Rhodes House Library, South Parks Rd., Oxford, United Kingdom. Arden-Clarke, Sir Charles Noble MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 223. "Note on the development of local government in Sarawak" (1947). [Roneo]. Baker, Alan Custance MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 36. Memorandum on the idea of Malayan federation with copies of letter to The Times etc., 1946. [Typewritten type·write intr. & tr.v. type·wrote , type·writ·ten , type·writ·ing, type·writes To engage in writing or to write (matter) with a typewriter. ]. Barrett, Edwin Cyril G. MSS. Pac. s. 89. Diary as Secretary to Capt. Gammans, M.P., and Lieut. Col. Rees Williams, M.P., delegated by Parliament to report whether Sarawak wished for cession The act of relinquishing one's right. A surrender, relinquishment, or assignment of territory by one state or government to another. The territory of a foreign government gained by the transfer of sovereignty. CESSION, contracts. to the British Crown, 1946 [with typed copy]. 2 Pt. Bastin, John MSS. Pac. s. 87. "Western language historical sources in the British Borneo British Borneo means the two parts of the island of Borneo presently part (alongside the nine hereditary monarchies on the Malay peninsula) of the federation of Malaysia, during the British colonial rule: Labuan (1846-1963) and what was called North Borneo (now Sabah). territories," 1962 [prepared for the Department of History, University of Malaya The University of Malaya (or Universiti Malaya in Malay; commonly abbreviated as UM) is the oldest university in Malaysia, and is situated on a 750 acre (3.0 km²) campus in southwest Kuala Lumpur, the capital city. ]. [Reprod. from typescript]. Batu Lintang Training College, Kuching MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 140. 4 newsletters, 1954-55, 1958; Grade 2A and 3A courses [c. 1950-60]. Education Dept., Sarawak, syllabuses for primary schools. 6 pt. [Typescript]. Bedingfield, Norma MSS., Ind. Ocn. s. 297. Press statements, circulars, and printed pamphlets relating to service as Press Officer in Singapore, 1952-54, and later as Press Officer in North Borneo, 1961-63. 1 box. Bettison, G.E. MSS. Pac. s. 56, Sarawak diary, 1939-41. [Typescript]. Bevington, Eric Raymond MSS. Pac. s. 108. "The economy and development of the State of Brunei," 1955. Typescript. 73ff. Bewsher, R.A. MSS. Pac. s. 59, 60. Reports, memoranda, &c, on community development and social welfare in Sarawak and North Borneo, 1947-62. 2 vols. Boles, J.D. MSS. Pac. s. 52. "Closer association between the Borneo territories," 1960. [Typescript]. Borneo Mission Association MSS. Ind. Ocn. r. 20. Photographs of British North Borneo British North Borneo: see Sabah, Malaysia. and Sarawak, including mission schools and churches, principal buildings of towns and major settlements, landscapes, diocesan events and portraits of mission staff and native clergy. 345 prints with some negatives; 1914-83 & undated un·dat·ed adj. 1. Not marked with or showing a date: an undated letter; an undated portrait. 2. . Handlist available. MSS. Ind. Ocn. r. 23. Postcards of British North Borneo including views of Jesselton and railway scenes, also uncaptioned snapshots, 1906-09 & undated. 110 prints. Handlist available. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 346. "Historical Notes" on the island of Borneo and early mission work compiled by the Revd. William Howell William Peter Howell (born December 29, 1869, Penrith, New South Wales. died July 14, 1940, Castlereagh, New South Wales) was an Australian cricketer who played in 18 Tests from 1898 to 1904. , c. 1928. Typescript. 65 ff. (with original Chinese binder). Borough-Copley, Geoffrey B. MSS. Brit Emp. s. 399. Correspondence, estimates, plans, &c., as an engineer in Uganda, 1939-51. 5 pt.; in North Borneo (Jesselton water supply), 1952-57. 11pt.; papers on engineering matters in India, Ethiopia and elsewhere. 8 pt. Boult, F.F. MSS. Pac. r. 9. Letter to George C. Gillan, Jan. 1, 1947, critical of the 3rd Rajah of Sarawak. Bowyer bow·yer n. 1. One who makes or sells bows for archery. 2. Archaic An archer. , Mrs M.E. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 315. Note on the administration of Sarawak under the Brooke regime, 1841-1939; Sarawak Government Gazette 31 March 1941 and Sarawak Gazette cutting 17 Jan 1940. i + 72 folios quarto quar·to n. pl. quar·tos 1. The page size obtained by folding a whole sheet into four leaves. 2. A book composed of pages of this size. , typescript, undated. Boyd, Thomas J.L. Stirling MSS. Pac. s. 86. Account books; correspondence; "The Law and Constitution of Sarawak" (unpubl. maunscript); "The Sarawak crisis, 1939" &c., as Judicial Commissioner and Chief Justice. 1918-71. 7 boxes. Handlist available. Brooke family The Brooke family is an English family that ruled Sarawak from 1841 until 1946. Rajahs of Sarawak:
MSS. Pac. s. 90. Correspondence and papers of the Brooke family of Sarawak, c. 1830-1977, including papers of C.T.C. Grant (1831-91), Laird of Kilgraston. 18 vols., 5 boxes. (Basil Brooke Basil Brooke may refer to:
MSS. Pac. s. 83. Correspondence, memoranda, photographs and miscellaneous papers, 1803-1977, concerning the history of Sarawak and the Brooke family, and relating chiefly to the cession of Sarawak to the British Crown in 1946. Correspondence of the Sarawak State Advisory Council, 1913-19. 42 vols. and 20 boxes. Handlist available. Brooke, Anthony MSS. Pac. s. 88, ff. 3 8-42. Typescript copy of letter regarding proposals for the transfer of responsibility for Sarawak's administration from the Rajah to the Secretary of State as the result of G.T.M. MacBryan's recent visit, Jan. 19, 1946, with a paper on MacBryan and his connection with Sarawak affairs. Brooke, Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, Sir Charles Vyner: see Brooke, Sir James. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 119. Letters to George C. Gillan, Treasurer of Sarawak, 1906-30. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 118. Letters to C.P. Lowe, 1922-35, mainly regarding the Public Works Department Many governments worldwide have had departments or ministries referred to as the Public Works Department either formally or informally. In Australia: - New South Wales -
MSS. Pac. s. 58. 4 letters to Dr M.P. O'Connor regarding medical and health matters in Sarawak, 1940-41. MSS. Pac. s. 88. Letters, mainly to C. Pitt Hardacre, Sarawak Government Agent, Australia, concerning Sarawak affairs, Jan. 21-June 26 1942; copies of Sarawak Government Bulletin, No. 1, Oct. 1945 and of the Sarawak Gazette, No. 1080, Oct. 15, 1945. MSS. Pac. s. 74 (1). Personal letters to Frank Kortright, D.O., Sarawak, and his wife, Ina Kortright, 1924-29. Brooke, Sir James Brooke, Sir James, 1803–68, rajah of Sarawak on Borneo, b. India, of English parents. After active service in Burma (1825–26), he retired (1830) from the army of the East India Company. MSS. Pac. s. 66. Printed extracts of letters, for members of the House of Commons House of Commons: see Parliament. , 1841-48; copies of letters from H. Wise to Palmerston and Russell, 1848-52; instructions and letters to C. Ermen as Resident from C. Brooke, the Rajah, 1910-15; 'The Brooke Tradition'; meeting with Chou En Lai of Rajah [sic] Anthony Brooke [c. 1959-60]. Clark, Cyril Drummond Le Gros MSS. Pac. s. 84. Papers, photographs, &c., relating to service as Chief Secretary, Sarawak, 1941-45, and to murder by the Japanese, 1945; papers, news cuttings, &c., relating to the cession of Sarawak and future relations with H.M. Government. Clementi, Sir Cecil MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 352. Papers as Governor of Hong Kong The Governor of Hong Kong (Traditional Chinese: 香港總督; abbreviated 港督) was a British official who ruled Hong Kong during the colonial period between 1841 and 1997 and was ex-officio , 1925-1930 and as Governor of the Straits Settlements Straits Settlements, collective name for certain former British colonies in Southeast Asia. The three British East India Company territories of Pinang, Singapore, and Malacca (see Melaka) were given a unified administration in 1826 and called the Straits Settlements. and the Malay States Malay States: see Malaysia. , 1930-1934. Includes some earlier Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. items and material on British Guiana British Guiana: see Guyana. . 54 boxes (handlist available). 1898-1947. Dawson, Chrstopher William MSS. Pac. r. 7, 8. "The cession of Sarawak by Rajah Brooke to H.M. King George King George has referred to many kings throughout history. When used, by Americans, without further reference it most often means George III of the United Kingdom, against whom the Whigs of the American Revolution rebelled. VI," diaries, April-June, July-August, 1946. 2 vols. Day, Harry R.A. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 229C. "Chop" of appointment as Resident of Sarawak, 1909; documents concerning work and pension, 1909-20, as Administrative Officer, Sarawak. (Typescript). Deshon, H.F. MSS. Pac. s. 83. Diary as District Officer, Lundu, Sarawak Lundu is a town in the Kuching Division of Sarawak, Malaysia. The Tanjung Datu National Park is located here. The Gunung Gading National Park is just 5-minutes drive from Lundu town. , including notes of accounts, receipts, expenditure and salary, 1877. (Brooke Papers, box 31, file 1). Dickson, E.A. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 149. Genealogical account of the Rajas of Brunei [c. 1900]. [Typescript]. Dickson, Murray Graeme MSS. Pac. s. 100. Sarawak diaries, as Director of Education, 1949-50, 57-62, 7 vols.; miscellaneous correspondence, photographs, &c., 1946-73, 1 file; press cuttings, 1955-66, 3 vols. Digby, Keneim M. [Restricted] "Lawyer in the wilderness" (Sarawak), 1952, typescript autobiography [published under the same title by Cornell University Cornell University, mainly at Ithaca, N.Y.; with land-grant, state, and private support; coeducational; chartered 1865, opened 1868. It was named for Ezra Cornell, who donated $500,000 and a tract of land. With the help of state senator Andrew D. , 1980]. Agreement, 31st March 1941, between Sir Charles Vyner Brooke The Rajah of Sarawak, Sir Charles Vyner deWindt Brooke, GCMG, (September 26, 1874–May 9, 1963) was the third and final White Rajah of Sarawak [1]. The Third Rajah spent his youth in the Sarawak public service before travelling to England, where he was , Rajah of Sarawak, and the Committee of Administration. File on Anthony Brooke libel, 194751. Miscellaneous correspondence as circuit judge, 1946-50. Scrapbook A Macintosh disk file that holds frequently used text and graphics objects, such as a company letterhead. Contrast with "clipboard," which is reserved memory that holds data only for the current session. of cuttings. (Typescript). Douglas, William Bloomfield MSS. Ind. Ocn. r. 25. Transcript by J.M. Gullick of William Bloomfield Douglas's diary (MSS. Ind. Ocn. r. 280) on three 3 1/2" floppy discs. The text has been made available on the PC in the Grey Gallery. It includes an index and bibliography. 3 disks. 1997. Edwardes, George Warren George Warren (unknown - 1892) worked as a prospector in Bisbee, Arizona U.S.A. during the late 19th century. His image was used in the Seal of Arizona[1]. References 1. ^ [1] MSS. Pac. s. 1. A statement of the proceedings of Governor Edwardes upon the coast of Borneo when acting as British Consul General consul general n. pl. consuls general Abbr. CG A consul of the highest rank serving at a principal location and usually responsible for other consular offices within a country. (conspiracy to assassinate as·sas·si·nate tr.v. as·sas·si·nat·ed, as·sas·si·nat·ing, as·sas·si·nates 1. To murder (a prominent person) by surprise attack, as for political reasons. 2. Europeans), 1859. Elam, Edgar H. MSS. Pac. s. 65. Sarawak: letters and cables to and from home, 1939-45; letter to Elam from W.R. Geddes on the Land Dayaks, March 1951; photographs; newscuttings. Ermen, C.E.A. MSS. Pac. s. 63. Official letters and petitions to C.E.A. Ermen as Resident, Sarawak, 19 12-28. Bibliography of books relating to Malaya, Borneo and Sarawak. [Typescript]. Food and Cash Crops MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 476: (9) Cook, James Cook, James, 1728–79, English explorer and navigator. The son of a Yorkshire agricultural laborer, he had little formal education. After an apprenticeship to a firm of shipowners at Whitby, he joined (1755) the royal navy and surveyed the St. . Memorandum of service as Director of Agriculture in Sarawak, 1956-63, with related reports. 4 if. (38) Saville, Arthur H. Brief notes on service in Kenya and Sarawak, 1955-65. 3ff. Gammans, Sir Leonard David MSS. Pac. r. 10. "Parliamentary mission to Sarawak, 1946, to ascertain the attitude of the natives to cession." [Typescript]. Gillan, George C. MSS. Pac. s. 102. Letter from government officers upon his retirement as Treasurer of Sarawak, 1924; Dedication of memorial window and tablet, World War II, at Sheepstor, 1950; Sarawak races, programmes, 1904, 08, 23, 24; photographs. 8 pts. Goode, Sir William Allmond C. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 225. Transcript and tapes of an interview concerning service in Malaya, Aden, Singapore and North Borneo, 193 1-63. Goode, Sir William Allmond Codrington MSS Ind. Ocn. s. 323. Papers relating to Sir William Goode's Governorship of North Borneo, 1960-3, and negotiations leading to the formation of Malaysia, 1963; reminiscent material, including transcripts of interviews on the history of Singapore and Malaysia, notably the rise to power of Lee Kuan Yew Lee Kuan Yew (lē kwän y  , yü), 1923–, prime minister of Singapore (1959–90). and the People's Action Party
The People's Action Party (abbrev: PAP , and the development of political parties in North Borneo prior to joining the Federation. Handlist available. 5 boxes. Grier, Anthony MacGregor MSS. Pac. s. 77. Funeral of the Sultan of Brunei, June 10, 1950, as representative of the North Borneo Government. [Typescript]. Griffin, Alan MSS. Pac. s. 109. Papers relating to his service in Sarawak, 1942-62. [Typescript]. MSS. Pac. s. 53, 54. "Governor's ghosts," 1948; "North Borneo, the birth of a colony," 1956. [Typescript]. Hall, J. Maxwell Hardy, Tim MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 353. Printed and typescript items relating to communist insurgency in Sarawak during 1960's. Also handing over notes from Hardy to Nabait for the post of Head of Special Branch, Fiji (1971)4 files; 1962-1979. Harper, Frederick James Mss. Pac. s. 42. Report of visit to the Kelabit plateau and Ulu Trusan, by the Deputy Director of Agriculture, Sarawak, 1958. [Typescript]. Haymes, Max F.L. MSS. Pac. s. 78. British North Borneo: Kinabalu war memorial fund, file of correspondence, 1958-61. Holley, William Stephen MSS. Pac. s. 81. North Borneo: local authorities; organisation of Secretariat, P.W.D., Lands and Survey Department, Forest Department, &c., 195 1-59. 9 pts. Hose, Charles MSS. Pac. s. 83. (vols. 10-13) Photographs of Sarawak, 19c. 4 albums. (Brooke Family papers, vols. 10-13). Howes, Rt. Revd. Peter H.H. MSS Ind. Ocn. s. 345. Three logbooks and evaluation report, as Officer-in-Charge, Padawan Community Decelopment Scheme, Sarawak, 1957-64, with two folders of enclosures. I box. MSS. Pac. s. 85. Correspondence, 1944-52, mainly with, or concerning, Anthony Brooke and the cession of Sarawak [mainly typescript]; press cuttings, 1945-57. 2 files. Hughes, A.M. Humphrey, A.H.P. MSS. Pac. s. 115. Text of talks on his experiences as Resident, Labuan Settlement, 1940-1942, and in the Malayan Emergency Malayan Emergency (1948–60) Period of unrest following the creation of the Federation of Malaya (precursor of Malaysia) in 1948. The Communist Party of Malaya, which was mostly Chinese, was alarmed at the special guarantees of rights for Malays (including the position , 1949-1957. Innes, James Innes, James (ĭn`ĭs), 1754–98, American lawyer, b. Caroline co., Va. As commander of a Virginia regiment, he took part in many battles of the American Revolution. Ross MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 238. Report of visit by Medical Secretary of the British Leprosy leprosy or Hansen's disease (hăn`sənz), chronic, mildly infectious malady capable of producing, when untreated, various deformities and disfigurements. Relief Association to Malaya and Sarawak, 1960. [Reprod. From typescript]. Kortright, Kathleen Ina MSS. Pac. s. 74. (2) Letters home, 1916-31, as wife of D.O. & Resident, Sarawak; letter, Apr. 7,1932, from John--D.O., Betong, Sarawak Betong is a town and administrative district of the Betong Division in Sarawak, Malaysia, lying in the Saribas area. It was formerly placed under the district of Sri Aman. Betong is famous for its longhouses (Rumah Panjang . Labuan Island MSS Ind. Ocn. s. 358. Leases of coal mines and "petroleum springs" on Labuan Island, North Borneo, with related correspondence. 42 folios and items. 1889-1919. Large, Reginald William MSS. Pac. s. 97. Miscellaneous correspondence and memoranda as Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sarawak, 1948-51. [Mainly typescript]. Logan, M.A. MSS. Ind. Ocn. 3. 312. Handing-over notes as Agricultural Officer, Tawau Residency, Sabah, Malaysia. 43 fols. foolscap fools·cap n. 1. Chiefly British A sheet of writing or printing paper measuring approximately 13 by 16 inches. 2. A fool's cap. , photocopied typescript, c. 1968. Lowe, C.P. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 148. Papers relating to the governnment of Sarawak: memoranda on the alteration of administrative functions, 1929, and the finance committee, 1932; minutes of the promotion board, 1932; report on the 1933 budget; table of precedence, 1937. Names of members of General Council, 1937, including Lowe as Director of Public Works public works pl.n. Construction projects, such as highways or dams, financed by public funds and constructed by a government for the benefit or use of the general public. Noun 1. . [Mainly typescript]. Macaskie, Charles Frederick Sir Charles Frederick, KB (21 December 1709 – 18 December 1785) was a British Member of Parliament. He was a younger son of Sir Thomas Frederick, sometime Governor of Fort St David, and a younger brother of Sir John Frederick, 4th Baronet. C. MSS. Pac. s. 71. Correspondence concerning his work as Chief Civil Affairs Designated Active and Reserve component forces and units organized, trained, and equipped specifically to conduct civil affairs activities and to support civil-military operations. Also called CA. See also civil affairs activities; civil-military operations. Officer in British Borneo following the recapture of the territory from the Japanese, 1945-47. 7 files with autobiographical notes. McDougall, [Bishop] Francis Thomas Francis Thomas (February 3, 1799 – January 22, 1876) was a Maryland politician who served as Governor of Maryland from 1842-1844. He also served as a United States Representative from Maryland, representing at separate times the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh districts. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 292. Letters, a letter book, notes and other papers relating to service in Sarawak, and to his family and the Colenso family, to whom they were related by marriage, including letters between Harriette McDougall and her sister, Frances Sarah Colenso. 1811-86. 2 boxes. McDougall, Francis Thomas, Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak MSS. Pac. s. 104. Letters from Sarawak, 1849-66 [Typed transcripts], 1 file; transcripts of letters in the archives of the United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel from Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore, 1848-67. 3 files. Letters from Sarawak, 1849-66. [Originals. May be used only with the permission of the Librarian]. Malcolm, George Harold MSS. Pac. s. 55. Letters home from North Borneo when he was working for the British North Borneo Company The British North Borneo Company or North Borneo Chartered Company was chartered company assigned to administer North Borneo (today's Sabah in Malaysia) in August 1881. , 1899-1903. Mole, Robert Frederic MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 455. Reports on economic development, Sarawak, 1946-53. Governors' addresses to Council Negri, 1951-53. Handing-over notes, Bintulu district, 1953, as D.O., Sarawak. Handing over notes, Kenya, 1957, on the duties of the Assistant Secretary for Labour and Lands. [Typescript]. Newscuttings. (Kenya). Morison, William Graham MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 155. "Personal experiences during Japanese occupation of Sarawak, I 942." [Typescript]. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 180. A report on marketing and some co-operatives in Hong Kong and Malaya, together with some suggestions for the development of the co-operative movement in Sarawak, Dec.. 1961. [Typescript]. Morrison, Alistair R.G. MSS. Pac. s. 92. "Fair Land Sarawak: some recollections of an expatriate official, 1947-67." Bound typescript, 1 vol. 1976 [Published under the same title by Cornell University, 1993]; 56 photographs [by his wife, Hedda Morrison]. Noakes, John Lyle MSS. Pac. s. 62. "Report upon defence measures adopted in Sarawak from June 1941 to the occupation in Dec. 1941 by imperial Japanese forces For Imperial Japanese forces, see
O'Connor, Michael Patrick MSS. Pac. s. 58. "Policy of medical and health administration, Sarawak," 1940. [Typescript]. Papers regarding the future status of Sarawak, 1946. Odland, Lawrence T. MSS. Pac. r. 2/1-3. "Sick call in Sarawak, a journey through the jungle to treat and study health problems of the natives," 1957 [with] photographs. [Typescript]. 146 if. (3 folders). Ormsby, George MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 287. Letters home, 1890-98; official correspondence relating to resignation, 1897-98; pocket diary, 1894; diary, 1898, as Magistrate, North Borneo. Owen, Donald Adrian MSS. Pac. s. 103. "Memoirs of Donald Adrian Owen, 1880-1952, being a selection of writings, letters and extracts from diaries as Resident in Sarawak." [Reproduced from typescript, with photographs]. Parry, Brian MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 365. Letters from Brian Parry, mostly from Miri, Sarawak where he worked for Sarawak Oilfields Ltd., home to his parents and to his wife Mary in Singapore, written in 1939-1941; together with albums of photographs mostly Sarawak, but including some of Sumatra and some from school and college days. I file, 3 albums. 1918-1941. Porritt, Vernon Leslie MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 351. "British Colonial Rule in Sarawak 1946-1963." Ph.D. thesis, Murdoch University, Western Australia, 1994. I vol. Pybus, Dr Cassandra MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 364. Notes, photocopied documents and copy photographs relating to the lives of Esca Brooke Daykin, son of Charles Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak, and his adoptive father, the Revd. William Yate Daykin, covering the period c. 1987-1993. 4 files. c. 1995. Rackham, G. H. MSS. Ind. Ocn. t. 4. Sarawak, background information on the secondary schools system, prepared for the New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. Government, 1960, as Deputy Director of Education; memorandum to Chief Secretary on the future of education under a Malaysian regime, 1962. [Xerox copy]. Raus bin Haji Mohamed Amin (Mohamed) MSS. Pac. s. 69. "The story of Brunei" [incl. an account of James Brooke's agreement with Pengiran Muda Hashim to govern Sarawak, 1946]. [Typescript]. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 55. "Stories of Brunei," trans. by P. Scanlon, 1951. [Repr. from typescript]. Reece, Prof R.H.W. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 361. Affirmation made by R.H.W. Reece in the Supreme Court of Hong Kong relating to political developments in North Borneo and Sarawak from 1946 onwards, an expert opinion in the case of Dr Datuk Jeffrey Kitingan and the Crown Solictor, in which Dr Kitingan was alleged to have been involved in a secessionist plot in Sabah. 59 folios. 1993. Reid, James Stuart W. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 82. Annual report, Municipal Department, Kota Bharu, 1933. "H.B." (a brief biography of Humphrey Berkely), 1959. Note on the recreation of the Malayan Establishment Office after the reconquest Re`con´quest n. 1. A second conquest. of Malaya from the Japanese, 1966. (3 papers, typescripts). Richards, Anthony John N. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 213 "Sarawak, land law and adat," 1961, notes, correspondence, references; report of the Land Committee in brief, 1962; letters home, 193 8-42, 46-50 [incl.] minute papers and draft of thesis, "The search for a policy in Sarawak," 1939; letters to L.B. Walsh Atkins, 1938-40, 45-57; Sarawak autograph book. 8 Pt. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 234. File of lower Rejang papers, including a report on the fish trade, 1940-61; Bintulu census, 1940, &c.; Sarawak Senior Officers' Association, misc, correspondence, circulars, &c., 1952-63. 3 Pt. Robinson, K.G. MSS. Pac. s. 91. Draft report on Psy-ops in 'Operation Hammer' [Sarawak] from 5th July to 17th August, 1965 [with a note on Chinese attitudes, pp. 34-40]. [Xerox copy]. Ruegg, R.A. MSS. Ind. Ocn. 2. 290. "Memoirs of life as a Police Officer in Malaya (1949-59) and North Borneo (1963-67)." Photocopy of typescript, with photographs; 1985. Rutter, Owen MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 256. Draft of his book The Pirate Wind, tales of the sea-robbers of Malaya, published in 1930. Sarawak Resident's Court MSS. Pac s. 64. Court proceedings, Sibu, 1932, H.H. the Rajah v. Daniel O'Connell McGinn, charged with criminal breach of trust by a public servant. [Typescript]. Sarawak State Advisory Council MSS. Pac. s. 67 Memorandum of agreement A memorandum of agreement (MOA) or cooperative agreement is a document written between parties to cooperatively work together on an agreed upon project or meet an agreed upon objective. The purpose of an MOA is to have a written understanding of the agreement between parties. of conditions of service between the Sarawak State Advisory Council and Arthur Stanley Lowe, 1922. [Xerox copy]. Skrine, Walter Francis de Vere MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 143. Correspondence, 1909, 1911-24, 1928, mainly from fellow officials and Sir C.V. Brooke while in the service of the Sarawak government. Diaries, 1910-12, 1914-17. 7 vols. Official memoranda of orders and regulations, some printed, with correspondence relating to administration of the provinces, 1913-29. [Typescript]. Smythies, B.E. MSS Ind. Ocn. s. 313. Photograph of H.E. Michael Stewart (Governor of Sarawak) at official parade in Sibu shortly before his murder, 1946. Explanatory note by donor. 1 photograph; I folio A4, typescript, 1989. Turner, Robert Noel MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 454. "From the depths of my memory" (reminiscences of service in Malaya, Brunei, Singapore, Sarawak, Barbados, Malaysia, 1912-76. 3 vols. in 2. [With] speeches made in Barbados, 1951-56. Urquhart, I.A.N. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 152. Papers as D.O. and Administrative Officer, Sarawak, 1959-64, incl. Supplement of Howell and Bailey's Sea Dyak Dictionary, by the Revd. W. Howell, 1959, official memoranda, talks on Limbang rebellion, 1962, and customary law. Villiers, George William Frederick Villiers, George William Frederick: see Clarendon, George William Frederick Villiers, 4th earl of. , 4th earl of Clarendon Earl of Clarendon is a title that has been created twice in British history. It was created for the first time in the Peerage of England in 1661 for the statesman Edward Hyde, 1st Baron Hyde. (B) Vivian, A.C. MS. Clar. Dep. c. 13, ff. 506-663 Correspondence of, relating to Borneo, 1853. MSS Brit. Emp. s. 345. "A man of metal ... life of metal mining, metallurgy and research" [in Sarawak, Gold Coast, Northern Rhodesia, 1884-1964]. [Typescript]. Waddell, Sir Alexander Nicol A. MSS. Pac. s. 105. Speeches, papers on the financial position, rural development, the Foochow Chinese, economic aspects and development plan of Sarawak, 1950-63. 9 files. Walker, D.C. MSS Ind. Ocn. s. 158. Record of proceedings as magistrate, July 1956, in opium case, Regina v. Teo Hock hock: see wine. Guan guan: see curassow. and others, Sibu, Sarawak, and appeal before the High Court. [Typescript]. Walker, James Douglas MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 282. Photographs of service with the North Borneo railways, 1960's. 2 albums & 1 file. Wallace, Theodore David MSS. Pac. s. 82. Correspondence and miscellaneous memoranda [some incomplete] as Attorney-General, North Borneo [incl.] Report on the internment of civilians in Singapore by the Nipponese authorities 1942-45; proposed scheme, British nationality, citizenship of the U.K. and colonies and status of aliens, Jan. 1947. [Typescript]. Ward, Arthur Bartlett MSS. Pac. s. 80. Correspondence, indentures, opinions & c., 1893-1934, regarding the Sarawak State Advisory Council, including a letter from Sir C. Vyner Brooke, Rajah, 1929; with notes on certain Sea Dyak fines and customs recognized in the court of Simanggang, n.d. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 350. Press cuttings, photographs and ephemera e·phem·er·a n. A plural of ephemeron. ephemera Noun, pl items designed to last only for a short time, such as programmes or posters Noun 1. relating to Sarawak, 1882-1966. 1 volume; 1 folder. Williams, R.O. MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 474. "A plantsman's way: account of life and experience in the Colonial Agricultural Service in Trinidad, Kenya, British Guinea, Sarawak and St. Helena, 1930-70." Photocopied typescript. 1 box. Wilson, John Kennedy MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 236. "The Budu, Entebai, Iban Team Community Development Schemes, Sarawak, 1953-1968." [Typescript]. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 145. Descriptions of work as organizer of the Budu Community Development Scheme, Sarawak, 1953-66. [Typescript]. Wink, John Stewart MSS. Pac. r. 11. Letters home, report in diary form, etc., relating to service as Assistant Commissioner in the Sarawak Constabulary, 1938-42. 21 if. Wood, Devillo Demic MSS. Pac. s. 47-50. Diaries and diary extracts, Forest Service, North Borneo, 191625, 46. 3 vols. File of correspondence concerning the British Borneo Company and the North Borneo Trading Company, 1944-61. Wood, Geoffrey H.S. MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 556. Letters and new cuttings from and about Geoffrey H.S. Wood (1927-1957) who served as a Forest Botanist in Uganda and North Borneo and died in Brunei following an accident at his camp. 40 folios and items, 1946-1846. Wookey, Walter Keith C. MSS. Ind. Ocn. t. 2. Miscellaneous papers relating to North Borneo. Panggal pertama, typescript booklet giving the story of a four-eyed king, with English MS transl. 1959; short typescript descriptions, n.d.; Sandakan walks, the production of crutch crutch (kruch) a staff, ordinarily extending from the armpit to the ground, with a support for the hand and usually also for the arm or axilla; used to support the body in walking. crutch n. [sic], ponies for Tongud; Bibliography of North Borneo with typescript copy. Two photograph albums and news cuttings, c. 1920-48. Young, J.A. MSS. Pac. s. 70. Sarawak, final report of the Group Headmaster scheme, Kalaka district schools, Saratok, 1960, submitted as Group Headmaster. [Typescript]. N.B. Material relating to Borneo can also be found in the records of the Anti-Slavery Society (Brit. Emp. s. 22) and the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (SPG SPG - System Program Generator. A compiler-writing language. ["A System Program Generator", D. Morris et al, Computer J 13(3) (1970)]. ). Uncatalogued Manuscripts: Anderson, T.S. Further papers of Lt.-Col. T.S. Anderson (Director of Intelligence and Security) relating to Somaliland, Brunei and Sarawak, 1 old Bodley box [see MSS. Afr. s. 905]. Borneo Mission Association Photograph album of A.F. Sharp showing pictures of churches, church workers, and others scenes of British North Borneo and Sarawak, c. 1907. 12 folios. Brooke of Sarawak Papers relating to the Brooke family, c. 1934-c, 1950. Includes correspondence and papers relating to British involvement in Sarawak; papers re libel case between Gerard T. M. MacBryan [who worked for the Rajah of Sarawak] and Anthony Walter Dayrell Brooke Anthony Walter Dayrell Brooke, (b. 10 December 1912), was appointed Rajah Muda of Sarawak (heir apparent) on 25 August 1937 but in 1951 he renounced any claim to the title, following the cession of Sarawak in 1946. [nephew of the then Rajah]; other papers relating to members of the Brooke family. 2 banker's boxes. Carson, George Reports, letters, and printed booklet by George L. Carson, Forestry Service, Malaysia/North Borneo (1937-1965). 1 C33 archival box. Fielding, David Correspondence, diaries and papers of David and Sue Fielding, relating to period spent in North Borneo 1960-1963, when David Fielding was District Officer. Many used to compile book on their experiences [previously donated to RHL RHL Red Hat Linux RHL Roller Hockey League RHL Rhodes House Library (Oxford University; UK) RHL Richardson-Hill Ltd (London, UK) , shelfmark C99. r. 92]. 4 boxes. Gray, Geoffrey C. Papers 1942-62 of Geoffrey Leicester Gray, CMG CMG Coastal & Marine Geology (USGS) CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (stock symbol) CMG Companion (of the Order Of) St Michael and St George CMG Computer Measurement Group , OBE, relating to his service in British North Borneo, including an internment ledger and file on the Japanese occupation and a bundle of papers and press cuttings marked "Merdekah," with some early 20th century material on the Philippines. 3 C5 boxes. Gray, Geoffrey C. File of additional papers of Geoffrey C. Gray relating to British North Borneo, 1925, 1927, and 1946. Milverton, A.F. Richards Microfilm (3 reels) of the papers, 1924-1968, of A.F. Richards, first Lord Milverton: service in Malaya, North Borneo, Fiji, Gambia, Jamaica, Nigeria, Includes correspondence with Sir Gerald Creasey, Sir Hugh Foor, etc., and material gathered or used by R.L. Peel for his biography of Milverton. 3 boxes. List with films. Morris, Stephen Research papers, field notes, slides, draft of books by Stephen Morris, anthropologist, mainly concerned with his work in the Oya River area of Sarawak on the Melanau language and people. 8 boxes. Taylor, Brian Thirteen envelopes of photographs of Sarawak, Brunei and Sabah, c. 1960's, mostly taken by Fr. Brian Taylor (formerly Chairman, Borneo Mission Association). [Editor's Note: The following brief communications all refer to Bob Reece's book, Masa Jepun, reviewed by Graham Saunders in Volume 30, or to the period of the Japanese Occupation in Borneo, and were written in response to a series of brief communications that appeared in Volume 30 of the BRB "Be right back." See digispeak. (chat) BRB - (I will) be right back. . The first communication, written by the late Anthony Richards shortly before his death, is in response to a communication by William Batty-Smith. The second communication, by W.G. Morison, is also in response to Mr. Batty-Smith's communication. Both Anthony Richards and W.G. Morison were Brooke administrative officers at the time of the Japanese invasion of Sarawak and both were interned for the duration of the Occupation in the Batang Lintang civilian internment camp. William Batty-Smith is the son-in-law of William S.B. Buck, also a Brooke officer, who escaped internment and served in the armed forces from April 1942 until the end of World War II End of World War II can refer to:
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