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
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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.
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
Geographic
- Date
- 2003-10-01 13:39:58+00:00
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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