Papers on transport links between China and Burma, circa 1938-circa 1941
Scope and Contents
Four items regarding transport connections between China and Burma: 'Information regarding communications between Kunming and Burma', a typescript by W.P. Chien, Kunming Agent, 2 pages; a pencil map of Burma and Southern China, including notes on travel times and means of transport; 'Report of trip to Kunming via Haiphong by Z.T. Tsang', describing a journey of 15 July 1938-8 August 1938, 25 pages; and a typescript extract of an article from 'Life', 6 October 1941, on the Burma Road, 4 pages.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1938-circa 1941
Creator
- From the Fonds: Jardine, Matheson and Co. Ltd (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson & 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_permission_form.pdf.
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Extent
1 envelope(s) (1 envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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