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291. Mss Eur F594/10/18

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/18
Title:
Diary 1928
Scope & Content:
'Letts' diary of Arthur John Moore Bennett. Also includes details of his accounts and investments. Also includes press cuttings relating to the funeral of Chang Tso-lin [Zhang Zuolin], and to the population of Peking.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1928
Extent:
1 volume

292. 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

293. Mss Eur F594/10/20

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/20
Title:
Diary 1940
Scope & Content:
Notebook diary of Arthur John Moore Bennett. Includes detailed description of the attack on the Medea and the theft of Moore Bennett's possessions, his subsequent capture and imprisonment at Hassein Belait by Arab 'pirates'. His removal to Ahwa and subsequent release due to the negotiations unde...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Mar 1940-22 Mar 1940
Extent:
1 volume

294. Mss Eur F594/10/21

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/21
Title:
Diary 1940
Scope & Content:
Notebook diary of Arthur John Moore Bennett. Entitled 'Notes on Rescue by Said Salim Agefri of Sukra [Aden] Mar 1940 from Ahwa'. Continuation of journey to Shukra. Meeting with Mr Goebel [John Goepel], political officer for the district. Journey to Maalla, meeting with Colonel [Morice] Lake, and ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Mar 1940-27 May 1940
Extent:
1 volume

295. Mss Eur F594/10/22

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/22
Title:
Diary 1941
Scope & Content:
'Letts' diary of Arthur John Moore Bennett. Includes typescript list of monthly expenditure for two people, including foodstuffs, groceries, supplies etc. Also includes three black and white photographs of the yacht Medea.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1941
Extent:
1 volume

296. Mss Eur F594/10/23

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/23
Title:
Diary 1942
Scope & Content:
'Letts' diary of Arthur John Moore Bennett. Includes handwritten list of prices of foodstuffs, as well as accounts and expenditure. Also includes press cuttings relating to the need for nurses in Nairobi and Moore Bennett's printed letter on the subject, Kenya's Wartime Civil population, an ivory...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1942
Extent:
1 volume

297. Mss Eur F594/10/24

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/24
Title:
Diary 1945
Scope & Content:
'South African' diary of Arthur John Moore Bennett. Includes typescript list of prices of fresh produce, as well as accounts and expenditure. Also includes various press cuttings relating to Kenya, East Africa, and South Africa, including published letters relating to the treatment of the 'Native...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1945
Extent:
1 volume

298. Mss Eur F594/10/25

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/25
Title:
Diary 1946
Scope & Content:
'Smith's' diary of Arthur John Moore Bennett. Includes black and white photographs of Moore Bennett and Helen on board the Medea in Cyprus. Also press cutting relating to Cyprus, including publish letter by Moore Bennett.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1946
Extent:
1 volume

299. Mss Eur F594/10/26

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/26
Title:
Diary 1947
Scope & Content:
'Letts' diary of Arthur John Moore Bennett. Includes two black and white photographs, including Moore Bennett and Helen with dog. Also includes press cutting relating to Cyprus imports and exports. Also includes accounts.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1947
Extent:
1 volume

300. Mss Eur F594/10/27

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F594/10/27
Title:
Diary 1948
Scope & Content:
'Letts' diary of Arthur John Moore Bennett. Includes accounts. Also includes various press cuttings relating to Cyprus.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1948
Extent:
1 volume