Correspondence between Hugh Bryson and James de Vere Allen on the research and publication of the latter’s book, ‘The Malayan Union’, and on Allen’s research for an article on Terengganu during the early twentieth century. Several letters refer to Sir Edward Gent and the Malayan Emergency (21 sheets).

114 x 89 mm. A view looking down from the dais and showing a chief making obeisance, with the audience seated in the background. Among the latter group are identified: Datu KLANA of Sungei Ugong; Datu PENGHULU of Jelebu; the Undang of Johol; the Undang of Rembau; Datu ABDUL MALEK, Chief Minister of Negri Sembilan; Hugh Patterson BRYSON.

The file contains incomplete loose sheets bearing the names of internees and a plan of the Sime Road Camp, dated June 1945, accompanied by a key identifying locations (25 sheets).

106 x 62 mm. Showing a large Malay crowd carrying a complete house, shoulder high to a new location.

146 x 115 mm. As described in the title.

Contains 84 prints and 38 negatives by various photographers. There are 118 different pictures; 1-37, 71-117 are prints, with negatives of 34-37; 38-70, including 49a, are from the personal collection of Hugh Patterson Bryson presented to the RCS towards the end of his life, and relate to his post-war work as British Adviser, Negri Sembilan, from which he retired in 1951.

139 x 106 mm. A seated group portrait, taken outside the Palace (Sri Menanti) of the Negri Sembilan State Council of 1931. The figures in the group are: Tuanku Besar BURHANUDDIN; Head of royal household and brother of Tuanku Muhammed; James William SIMMONS; British Resident; Tuanku MUHAMMED; Dato' Klana MAAMOR; of Sungei Ujong; Dato' ABDULLAH; of Jelebu; Dato' KAMAT; of Johol; Dato' WONG YICK TONG; Dato' ABDULLAH of Rembau; Hugh Patterson BRYSON; Clerk of Council.

Bryson's account of juggling overlapping duties during his administrative career in Kedah.

145 x 109 mm. Showing a group seated round a table having a meal. H.P. Bryson is at the centre of the group.

116 x 145 mm. Showing Sir Patrick Alexander Bruce MCKERRON (1896-1964), taking the oath of office before (Sir) Charles Murray MURRAY-AYNSLEY (1893-1967), Chief Justice of Singapore 1946-1955. McKerron was Colonial Secretary, Singapore from 1946-1950 and administered the government on two occasions. Hugh BRYSON stands at the right of the photograph.

85 x 55 mm. A closer view of one of the aircraft seen in the preceding print.

86 x 55 mm. Showing two R.A.F. biplanes parked on the runway at Alor Star. Photograph probably by H.P. Bryson.

This file contains two copies of the final roll call of internees, made on 15 Aug. 1945, along with a letter to Hugh Bryson concerning its donation (3 sheets).

This section includes archives received at a later date from Hugh Bryson and some items acquired directly by the Royal Commonwealth Society.

130 x 78 mm. Showing a group of seated spectators at a football match. Identified on the reverse of print are: Dato' HAMZAH; Mrs H.P. BRYSON; H.P. BRYSON; Dr C.P. RAWSON; Chief Social Welfare Officer.

195 x 148 mm. An informal group photograph taken at the meeting with the Sultan of Perak, Raja Sir Alang Iskandar Shah and the British Resident C.W.C. PARR seated in the centre. Gathered around them are: George Alexander de Chazal de MOUBRAY (1888-1977), Malay Civil Service 1912-1945; H.P. BRYSON; J. Murray ROSS, Assistant Simpang Estate, Matang; Reginald CRICHTON (1877-), Malayan Civil Service 1900-circa 1927; T. (?) WELSH, A.D.C. to Sultan.

Notes by Hugh Bryson on the resistance to paying land taxes and other grievances in Terengganu which led to violent confrontation with the government in May 1928. The file includes comments upon Bryson's notes by the Malayan civil servant W.F.N. Churchill (10 sheets).

117 x 89 mm. Showing Tuanku Abdul Rahman walking along a line of Girl Guides. Behind him walk Abdul Malek and H.P. Bryson.

This is a personal record of Hugh Bryson's career in the Malayan Civil Service including observations upon the social life and customs of Malaya's European, Malay and Chinese populations, politics and government, legal affairs, and the Malayan Emergency. It is accompanied by an index.

127 x 80 mm. Showing Tuanku Besar Berhanuddin (uncle of Tuanku Abdul Rahman), Chi Khatijah (wife of Abdul Malek, Chief Minister), and H. P. Bryson seated under an awning with other spectators at the school sports.