Diary of a civilian internee in Singapore 1942-1945, 1946 - 1970
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/12/17
Diary of a civilian internee in Singapore 1942-1945
Scope and Contents
This is a copy of a detailed diary covering the fall of Singapore, Duncan-Wallace's imprisonment, and his liberation aboard a hospital ship bound for Madras (191 pages). The circumstances surrounding the diary's composition are explained in a preface.
Dates
- Creation: 1946 - 1970
Creator
- From the Fonds: British, Association of Malaysia and Singapore (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
For conservation reasons, this collection must be read on Cambridge Digital Library or Master Microfilm Reel 8236.
Biographical / Historical
Alexander Munro Duncan-Wallace was sub-manager of an HSBC bank in Singapore.
Extent
1 volume(s) (1 vol.) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
BAM XII/117
Date information
DateText: The date this copy was made is unknown, but the diary covers the period 31 Dec. 1941 to 11 Sept. 1945..
Originator(s)
Duncan-Wallace, Alexander Munro
Finding aid date
2012-07-03 14:48:28+00:00
Includes index.
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
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