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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Mss Eur D956

1. Mss Eur D956

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur D956
Title:
Papers of Sir Alexander Brebner, Indian Service of Engineers
Scope & Content:
Papers of Sir Alexander Brebner (1883-1979), Indian Service of Engineers 1906-38, Chief Engineer, Government of India 1931-38, mainly comprsing personal correspondence and memorabilia, with some blueprints and photographs of buildings.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1915-1977
Extent:
26 items

2. Mss Eur D956/1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur D956/1
Title:
Scope & Content:
Blueprints of the new Government House at Chittagong and of houses on the Bemloe Estate, Simla. Dated as: no date
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
Unspecified

3. Mss Eur D956/2

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur D956/2
Title:
Scope & Content:
Memorandum on construction using reinforced brick, with Notes for the Concrete User. Dated as: 1921; nd
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
Unspecified

4. Mss Eur D956/3

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur D956/3
Title:
Scope & Content:
Papers concerning Brebner's pay and pension, his monthly accounts and pass book for the Imperial Bank of India.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1930-1936
Extent:
Unspecified

5. Mss Eur D956/4

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur D956/4
Title:
Scope & Content:
Copy of the report of the Indian Statutory Commission marked CE'S copy.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1930
Extent:
Unspecified

6. Mss Eur D956/5

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur D956/5
Title:
Scope & Content:
Copies of the Classified List and Distribution Return of the Central Public Works Department New Delhi. Dated as: 1937; 1939
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1937-1939
Extent:
Unspecified

7. Mss Eur D956/6

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur D956/6
Title:
Scope & Content:
Photographs of ceremonies of laying foundation stones etc. Dated as: no date
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
Unspecified

8. Mss Eur D956/7

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur D956/7
Title:
Scope & Content:
Photograph album of public buildings in Simla illuminated in honour of the coronation of King George VI.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1937
Extent:
Unspecified

9. Mss Eur D956/7(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur D956/7(1)
Title:
Christ Church, Simla, illuminated for the Coronation of George VI. Photographer: Simla Studio
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography [Gelatin silver print, 110x154mm]. Subjects = Brebner Collection; British colonial architecture; churches; coronation celebrations; European architecture in India; hill stations; illuminations
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
12 May 1937
Extent:
1 item

10. Mss Eur D956/7(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur D956/7(2)
Title:
General Post Office, Simla, illuminated for the Coronation of George VI. Photographer: Simla Studio
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography [Gelatin silver print, 110x154mm]. Subjects = Brebner Collection; British colonial architecture; coronation celebrations; European architecture in India; hill stations; illuminations; post offices
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
12 May 1937
Extent:
1 item