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NHBS 3: Records.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.Archives.2003/1.NHBS 3

Scope and Contents

I. Registers and indexes of general correspondence. 1943 – 1953. II. General correspondence files. 1943 – 1953.

Dates

  • 1943-1953

Language of Materials

English .

Conditions Governing Access

RESTRICTED. Access requires the permission of the Special Collections Manager.

Administrative History

The New Hebrides British Service was established under the Anglo-French New Hebrides Convention of 1906 which provided for joint rule of the New Hebrides by France and Great Britain. It formed part of the Western Pacific High Commission with a Resident Commissioner in Port Vila reporting to the High Commissioner, until the Commission ceased in 1978. The New Hebrides was renamed Vanuatu at independence in 1980.

Extent

16.6 metres (89 boxes)

Physical Location

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

Title
Inventory of records of the New Hebrides British Service (NHBS 3). MSS.Archives.2003/1.NHBS 3
Status
Completed
Author
Western Pacific Archives
Date
1977
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Western Pacific Archives, University of Auckland Repository

Contact:
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1010 New Zealand
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