Mr Choo Kia Peng at Pontresina [circa 1928], 1928
Scope and Contents
133 x 83 mm. Showing Mr Choo Kia Peng skating at Pontresina, near St Moritz. The only biographical material of Choo Kia Peng is a note pencilled on the reverse of the print: Was a friend of George Maxwell who used him to get certain things done on Federal Council, but was never very popular with fellow Chinese, because too much a play boy. Probably never pushed much for Independence.
Dates
- Creation: 1928
Creator
- From the Fonds: British, Association of Malaysia and Singapore (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Photographer unknown.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition, apart from slight chemical staining.
Bibliography
General
PJ. Supplementary information from H. Barlow: 'In 1919 he built Genting Tea Estate, Pahang, and died in 1965, having been a recluse since the end of the war.' Details in the publications field (Gullick) have not been verified.
Originator(s)
Unknown
Finding aid date
2002-05-30 12:00:36+00:00
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