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31. Mss Eur F594/10/8

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/8
Title:
Moore Bennett Memoirs 1918-1920
Scope & Content:
Typescript volume covers the period 1918-1920, and was written in 1927. It is entitled 'Constant Travel', and Moore Bennett describes in detail his return to China from Vancouver, via Japan and Manila, and his various travels to Hong Kong, Saigon , etc. with his wife Dolly, and his frequent trav...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1927
Extent:
1 volume (pp. 716-927)

32. Mss Eur F594/10/33

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/33
Title:
Notebook relating to the Medea
Scope & Content:
Exercise book entitled 'List of goods on Medea 1940 March'. Contains Moore Bennett's notes on the contents of the Medea when it was pirated in Mar 1940. Also brief notes on the period 10 Mar to 20 Apr 1940.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1940
Extent:
1 folder (1 item)

33. Mss Eur F594/10/19

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/19
Title:
'Log Book of the Medea'
Scope & Content:
Log Book of Arthur John Moore Bennett's yacht Medea, consisting of brief diary entries. Includes detailed drawings of the yacht, together with details of expenses relating to her construction. Includes derogatory comments on individuals met on the voyage. Also includes photographs of the ship ta...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Oct 1930-Mar 1940
Extent:
1 volume

34. Mss Eur F594/10/11

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/11
Title:
Moore Bennett Memoirs: 'Leaves from a Life' 1927-1930
Scope & Content:
Content warning: The papers of Arthur Moore Bennett (1877-1950) contain his personal views and opinions, with explicit language and terminology which today are deemed unacceptable and offensive and may cause upset. Typescript volume covers the period 1927-1930. Describes life in Peking from the...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
? 1939
Extent:
1 volume (pp. 1-77)

35. Mss Eur F594/10/12

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/12
Title:
Moore Bennett Memoirs: 'Leaves from a Life' 1930-1933
Scope & Content:
Typescript volume covers the period 1930-1933. Describes purchase of the boat Jane Couldery, its faulty design and build, its first voyage where it was wrecked off Swatow, and the actions of the drunken Captain Warrild. Decision to build another boat the Medea, detailed description of design and...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
? 1939
Extent:
1 volume (pp. 78-294)

36. Mss Eur F594/10/13

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/13
Title:
Moore Bennett Memoirs: 'Leaves from a Life' 1935-1937
Scope & Content:
Content warning: The papers of Arthur Moore Bennett (1877-1950) contain his personal views and opinions, with explicit language and terminology which today are deemed unacceptable and offensive and may cause upset. Typescript volume, without cover or content pages, covers the period 1935-1937. ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
? 1939
Extent:
1 volume (pp. 421-524)

37. Mss Eur F594/10/14

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/14
Title:
Moore Bennett Memoirs: 'Leaves from a Life' 1937-1940
Scope & Content:
Content warning: The papers of Arthur Moore Bennett (1877-1950) contain his personal views and opinions, with explicit language and terminology which today are deemed unacceptable and offensive and may cause upset. Typescript volume, without cover or content pages, covers the period 1937-1940. ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
? 1940
Extent:
1 volume (pp. 528-686)

38. Mss Eur F594/10/32

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/32
Title:
Correspondence and invoices relating to the building of the Medea
Scope & Content:
File of letters, invoices, receipts and other papers, in English and Chinese, relating to the building of Moore Bennett's yacht Medea. Includes information on the fitting out of the ship, stores etc. Also includes correspondence regarding possible litigation over the contract between Moore Benne...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Chinese and English
Date Range:
1930-1931
Extent:
1 folder

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