Charles Archibald Vlieland and the fall of Malaya, 1969
Scope and Contents
A collection of correspondence between Hugh Bryson and C. A. Vlieland discussing the reasons for the defeat in Malaya. The file includes a copy of Vlieland’s article ‘Singapore: the legend and the facts’, ‘Daily telegraph’, 10 Feb. 1967 and his comments on Noel Barber’s ‘Sinister twilight: the fall and rise again of Singapore’ (1968). The file contains a paper by Brigadier Ivan Simson discussing Vlieland’s views. It also preserves correspondence between Bryson, A. H. Dickinson and Charles Corry (29 sheets).
Dates
- Creation: 1969
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 8329.
Biographical / Historical
Charles Archibald Vlieland joined the Malayan Civil Service in 1915. After occupying junior posts he was Superintendent of Census, Malaya, 1930-1932; Economy Officer, Federated Malay States and Straits Settlements; Under Secretary, Straits Settlements and Financial Commissioner and Auditor General, Johor. He served as Secretary for Defence, Malaya, until Dec. 1940, when he resigned his position.
Extent
1 file(s) (1 file) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
Simson File 3
Originator(s)
Vlieland, Charles Archibald
Finding aid date
2012-07-31 16:37:51+00:00
Repository Details
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