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Corneck, Warrington Kenneth, b 1920 (businessman)

 Person

Biography

Warrington Kenneth Corneck worked for Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd from 1937 to 1976. He was employed at Hong Kong, Korea, Shanghai and Taiwan, mainly with regard to the company's shipping activities.

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

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Semi-official and property letters from Taipei to Hong Kong, 1948-1976

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/245
Scope and Contents An incomplete series of copies of semi-official and property letters from Jardine Matheson, Taipei, to Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, with enclosed letters and papers. The later files include some unnumbered semi-official letters. The correspondents are A.D. Angus, I.F. Aucott, H.D.M. Barton, B.E. Bolton, D.I. Bosanquet, C.M.E. Brown, W.K. Corneck, W.A.N. Darkin, R.A. Eckford, R. Gordon, R.J. Hackman, M.A.R. Herries, H.N.L. Keswick, J.H. Keswick, D.F. Landale, D.W.N. Landale, A. McCallum, D.B....
Dates: 1948-1976
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Semi-official correspondence between Hong Kong and Taipei, 1948-1982

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/130
Scope and Contents Copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Jardine Matheson, Taipei, 1948-1977 and 1981-1982, with enclosed letters and papers. There are also semi-official letters from Taipei to Hong Kong for the years 1951, 1952, 1955, 1968-1977 and 1981-1982, comprised mainly of original letters, but also including some copies. The later correspondence includes some unnumbered letters. The correspondents are A.D. Angus, I.F. Aucott, H.D.M. Barton, B.E. Bolton, J. Boon, D.I....
Dates: 1948-1982
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Semi-official correspondence between Korea and Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo, 1947-1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/137
Scope and Contents Semi-official correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Korea, and Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo, with enclosed papers:JAPAN1. Copies of semi-official letters nos 1-14 from M.L. Railton, Tokyo, to W.K. Corneck, Seoul, 26 August-16 December 1949.2. Original semi-official letters from W.K. Corneck, Seoul, to Tokyo: an unnumbered letter to M.L. Railton, 9 August 1949; nos MLR 1-5 to Railton, 7 September-5 November 1949; and nos K1-8 to F.A....
Dates: 1947-1949
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Semi-official correspondence between Tokyo and Korea, New York and Tientsin, 1950-1951 (mainly 1950)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/159
Scope and Contents Copies of semi-official correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, and Jardine Matheson, Korea and Tientsin, and Balfour, Guthrie & Co. Ltd, New York, with enclosures:NEW YORK1. An unnumbered semi-official letter from A. Davidson, New York, to F.A. Pollock, Tokyo, 10 April 1951.2. Semi-official letters from F.A. Pollock and M.L. Railton, Tokyo, to A.S.R. Williamson, New York: unnumbered, 23 March 1950, 4 August 1950 and 5 August 1950, no. 68, 20 April...
Dates: 1950-1951 (mainly 1950)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Semi-official letters from Hong Kong to Korea, 1948-1963

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/194
Scope and Contents Copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to Jardine Matheson, Korea, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are I.F. Aucott, H.D.M. Barton, D.I. Bosanquet, I.D. Bruce, W.K. Corneck, D.C. Geddes, R. Gordon, M.A.R. Herries, R.D. Johnstone, F. Jolly, J.H. Keswick, D.F. Landale, A. Montgomery, D.B. Nelson, G.M.R. Pearson and E.F. Watts.Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd employed an Agent at Seoul from 1947. The company's office was registered by the...
Dates: 1948-1963
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Semi-official letters from Korea to Hong Kong, 1947-1962

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/208
Scope and Contents

An incomplete set of copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Korea, to Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, with enclosed letters and papers, including monthly reports. The correspondents are H.D.M. Barton, D.I. Bosanquet, W.K. Corneck, R. Gordon, M.A.R. Herries; F. Jolly, D.F. Landale, A. Montgomery and D.B. Nelson.

Dates: 1947-1962
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Semi-official letters from Korea to Tokyo, 19 Sep. 1949-16 June 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/209
Scope and Contents Copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Korea (Seoul), to Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, with enclosed letters and papers:1. Nos MLR 2, 19 September 1949, MLR 4, 21 October 1949, and MLR 5, 5 November 1949, from W.K. Corneck to M.L. Railton.2. Nos K1-8 from W.K. Corneck to F.A. Pollock, 9-30 December 1949.3. Nos K1-6, 8-23 and 25-40 from W.K. Corneck (mainly) and D.A.S. Gordon to F.A. Pollock, 9 January-16 June 1950.There is also a personal...
Dates: 19 Sep. 1949-16 June 1950
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Semi-official letters from Taipei to Hong Kong, 1948-1967

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/153
Scope and Contents Original semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Taipei, to Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, with enclosed letters and papers. The correspondents are A.D. Angus, I.F. Aucott, H.D.M. Barton, B.E. Bolton, D.I. Bosanquet, C.M.E. Brown, W.K. Corneck, W.A.N. Darkin, R.A. Eckford, R. Gordon, R.J. Hackman, S.R. Hawke, M.A.R. Herries, J.H. Keswick, D.F. Landale, D.W.N. Landale, D.B. Nelson, H. Sidbury, N.A.J. Spencer, G.C. Thompson and E.F. Watts. There are also some property letters and private...
Dates: 1948-1967
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Semi-official letters from Tokyo to Korea, 14 Oct. 1949-26 June 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/254
Scope and Contents

Copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, to Jardine Matheson, Korea (Seoul):

1. Nos 5-14 from M.L. Railton to W.K. Corneck, 14 October-16 December 1949.

2. Nos 1-36 from F.A. Pollock and M.L. Railton to W.K. Corneck and D.A.S. Gordon, 4 January-26 June 1950. No. 34 encloses a copy of a cutting from the 'Nippon Times', 9 June 1950, regarding the Japan Korea Trade Agreement.

Dates: 14 Oct. 1949-26 June 1950
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Telephone conversations between Hong Kong and Shanghai, 1950-1951

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/E15
Scope and Contents

Summaries of telephone conversations between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine Matheson, Shanghai. The main subject is trade in a wide range of commodities, including the involvement of the company's subsidiaries Ewo Breweries Ltd, Ewo Cotton Mills, Jardine Engineering Corporation Ltd and Shanghai & Hongkong Wharf Co. Ltd. Index entries for many of the staff and companies featured in the conversations are given below.

Dates: 1950-1951
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Telephone conversations of Hong Kong, 1949-1956

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/E14
Scope and Contents Summaries of telephone conversations between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, Taipei, Tientsin and Tokyo, Matheson & Co., London, and Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd, Singapore. The files also include some copies of semi-official correspondence and notes of meetings of Heads of Departments in Hong Kong. The main subject is trade in a wide range of commodities, including the involvement of the company's subsidiaries Ewo Breweries Ltd, Ewo Cotton Mills, Jardine...
Dates: 1949-1956
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.