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Papers of W. D. Brown, of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, concerning his escape from Malaya and Singapore during the Second World War.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.13771

Scope and Contents

Papers of W. D. Brown concerning his escape from Malaya and Singapore during the Japanese invasion in early 1942. The papers include three typescript accounts, describing his flight from Klang, his journey to Singapore, and departure from Singapore and subsequent experiences. Also included is Brown`s annotated copy of Oswald W. Gilmour`s book `Singapore to freedom`.

Dates

  • Creation: c.1942

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

0.01 Linear metres

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Transferred to the Library, with the permission of the donor, through the good offices of Stuart Allan, Principal Curator, Late Modern Collections, National Museums of Scotland.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated, Hamish M. Brown, 2016.21 December 201613771

Separated Materials

See also Acc.9948

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
21 12 2016
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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