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Western Pacific High Commission inwards correspondence files, MP series, 1899

 Collection
Identifier: MSS Archives-2003/01-WPHC 4/IV-1899

Scope and Contents

Collection comprises files of correspondence, or minute papers (MP) which include letters received, replies, related papers and publications along with comments, annotations, and instructions by administrators.

Files includes correspondence between the Resident Commissioners at post, missionaries, Indigenous leaders, European traders, scientists and commercial entities and the High Commissioner for the Western Pacific, and the High Commissioner and the Secretary of State for the Colonies in London.

Dates

  • 1899

Creator

Access to Collection

Not restricted

Conditions Governing Use

© UK Crown copyright. Digital version is licenced under the UK Open Government Licence v3.0

Much of the Western Pacific Archives (WPA) is subject to UK Crown copyright legislation. With attribution you are free to transcribe, translate, index and quote from published or unpublished Crown copyright material from the WPA as extensively as you wish. You may also reproduce copies of Crown copyright material for purposes of private study, non-commercial research or education. Please contact Special Collections regarding other uses including publication.

Extent

1.2 metres (9 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Due to the size of the Western Pacific Archives inwards correspondence (WPHC4/IV) it has been described in single or two yearly runs with separate collection records created for each.

Physical Location

In off-site storage. Expect delay of 12-24 hours from time of order.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred to the University of Auckland by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office in October 2002.

Language of description

In most cases the file titles listed here have been transcribed directly from the original file covers and may include dated language and terminology. Please feel free to contact us if you encounter concerning or inaccurate descriptions: specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz.

Title
Inventory of the Western Pacific High Commission inwards correspondence, 1899.
Status
Completed
Author
William Hamill
Date
June 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • July 2024: Collection title and notes updated.

Repository Details

Part of the Western Pacific Archives, University of Auckland Repository

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