Baker, Shirley W. (Shirley Waldemar)

Scope and Contents The collection consists of originals, photocopies, publications, and copies of photographs relating to Shirley Baker's activities in Tonga. Although the full record of Baker's activities lies in other archives, especially the Tongan government, Wesleyan mission, and Colonial Office records, the collection provides useful insights into the character and work of Baker and his descendants. These documents were left to William Waldemar Powell Shirley- Rollison by his aunt Coo Baker,...

Scope and Contents Tonga government letterbook, May 1873-Nov. 1874 and index; Tonga government letterbook, June 1880-June 1883, letter nos. 1-173; Premier's correspondence and memoranda out, Dec. 1933-Sept. 1936; Premier's (Shirley Baker's) letterbook, Apr. 1884-June 1884nos. 84/1-9 and notes of the Eva case; Premier's (SB's) letterbook, Sept. 1885-Nov.1886, nos. 85/1-9, 86/1-14, 87/1 and n.d.; Premier's (SB's) letterbook, Dec.1886-July 1890, nos. 86/88- 89, 87/1-179, 88/1-163, 89/1-99, 90/1-29; Premier's...