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Malayan official programmes

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 109

Scope and Contents

Programmes, dinner invitations, table plans and souvenir brochures collected by Bernard Drake, relating to state functions and receptions for distinguished visitors in Malaya.

Dates

  • Creation: 1959 - 1961

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Biographical / Historical

Bernard L. Drake was a member of the Malayan Civil Service, 1955-1961, who opted to stay in Malaysia for four years after independence in 1957. His last position was Principal Assistant Secretary, Prime Minister's Department in Charge of Ceremonial and Public Functions.

Extent

.02 cubic metre(s) (2 archive boxes) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Malay

Other Finding Aids

Photograph catalogue, vol. 12.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by Bernard L. Drake, December 1995.

Related Materials

The R.C.S. Photograph Collection includes photographs presented by Bernard Drake relating to Malayan functions, including some featured in this collection, Y30131K.

General

This collection level description was created by RAS using information from the original typescript photograph catalogue.

Originator(s)

Drake, Bernard L, fl 1955-1961, civil servant

Includes index.
Date
2003-10-01 13:39:58+00:00
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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