DENNIS, Reginald Burton 1900-1951
Biographical diaries and papers, scientific communications, technical papers, general anthropological papers and Burmese culture.
Various papers. Various sizes.
Handwritten, printed and typewritten.
5 folders of the employment records of R.B. Dennis, 1928-47, have been presented to the India Office Records, British Library, together with technical data and papers related to his employment with the Posts and Telegraphs Department, India. Ref. Mss Eur F612.
A collection of plant specimens sent by R.B. Dennis from Burma were forwarded by the Horniman Museum to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
The Horniman Museum possesses a collection of dolls sent by R.B. Dennis and correspondence. Ref. 18.12.49/1-7.
The British Museum has a collection of objects deposited by R.B. Dennis
Abbreviations:
RBD Reginald Burton Dennis
RAI Royal Anthropological Institute
Presented from the R.B. Dennis Bequest, 1952.
Contents:
/1 Personal papers and documents
/2 Diaries
/3 Travel itineraries
/4 Travel diaries
/5 Technical notes
/6 General anthropological papers
/7 Publications
/8 Burma, correspondence and papers
/9 British Library
/1 Personal papers and documents. Various sizes.
/1 British Indian Passport, Indian Empire, No. 48097 of Reginald Burton Dennis. Issued at Bombay, 22 Mar. 1928. 32 pp. 15 x 10.5 cm. Printed
/1 Portrait of a male wearing a shirt and baggy trousers with a cap standing inside a room furnished with a Victorian table and picnic chair. 1 photograph. 10.5 x 8 cm. Inserted between pp. 22-3 of MS 449/1/1
/2 3 camels ridden by 5 people with a wall in the background. 1 photograph. 10.5 x 8 cm. Inserted between pp. 22-3 of MS 449/1/1
/2 Permanent pass, Government of India, Home Department, Gorton Castle, Simla, no. 1283, [nd]. 9.5 x 16 cm
/3 English: [schoolboy exercise?]; by R.B. Dennis. 1 p. 16 x 20.5 cm. Handwritten
/4 Royal Geographical Society, London, receipt no. L257, received £45 from RBD, 8 Apr. 1937 as Life Composition fee. 1 p. 10 x 17.5 cm. Printed and handwritten
/5 RAI, London to RBD, 26 May 1937 – begs to inform that on 25 May 1937 RBD was elected a Fellow of the RAI; encloses banker’s order, copy of By-Laws, card of Evening Meetings, and subscription form for Man. 1 p. 31 x 21 cm. Printed and handwritten
/6 By-Laws of the RAI of Great Britain and Ireland. 10 pp. 27 x 19 cm. Printed
/7 RAI, receipt no. 323, received 31 guineas from RBD, 24 June 1937, as Life Composition Fee and subscription to Man. 1 p. 10 x 17 cm. Printed and handwritten
/8 RAI, receipt no. 203, received 1 guinea from RBD, 1 Sep. 1937, as Entrance Fee. 1 p. 10 x 17.5 cm. Printed and handwritten
/9 RAI to Fellows, Mar. 1938 – appeal for funds to acquire the lease of 21 Bedford Square. 2 leaves. 25.5 x 20 cm. Printed
/10 Bombay Gymkhana Limited to RBD, 25 Apr. 1938 – informs of election as Permanent Member of the Club; encloses articles of the club and entrance fee and subscription. 1 p. 27 x 21 cm. Printed and handwritten
/11 Royal Societies Club, London, to RBD, 7 Dec. 1938 – informs of election as a foreign member on 6 Dec. 1938; encloses banker’s order for annual subscription and library donation. 1 p. 23.5 x 18 cm. Printed
/12 Royal Societies Club, London: [handbook]. 20 pp., illus., phots. 14 x 11 cm. Printed
/13 National Research Council, Washington to RBD, 27 Sep. 1939 – requests information for inclusion in the second edition of the International Directory of Anthropologists. 1 p. 28 x 22 cm. Printed
/14 RBD to The Institution of Electrical Engineers, London, 1 Nov. 1939 – application for transfer from Associate Member to Member of the Institution; supplies names of proposers and supporters; sends a curriculum vitae. 3 leaves. 23 x 18 cm. Handwritten
/15 Imperial Delhi Gymkhana Club Limited to RBD, 16 Dec. 1939 – informs that he has been elected a permanent member of the club. 1 card. 11.5 x 15 cm. Printed and handwritten
/16 Bombay Gymkhana, Ltd., receipt no. 3349, received rupees 75 from RBD, 27 Mar. 1940, as cancellation subscription. 1 p. 18 x 14 cm. Printed and handwritten
/17 Institution of Electrical Engineers, London, to RBD, 25 Apr. 1940 – informs of his transfer from Associate Member to Member; requests remittance for additional amount. 1 p. 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Printed with handwritten annotations
/18 Institution of Electrical Engineers, receipt no. B513, received £4.14.8 from RBD, 28 May 1940, as entrance fee and member’s subscription. 1 p. 14 x 17.5 cm. Printed and handwritten
/19 [Draft details of RBD for the Census of British Anthropologists]. 2 leaves. 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Handwritten [see A71]
/20 Message to all Fellows of the RAI; by William B. Fagg, Hon. Sec., 31 Dec. 1940. 1 p. 25.5 x 20 cm. Printed
/21 Asst. Secretary, RAI, to RBD, 14 Sep. 1942 – thanks for offer of financial assistance with a lump sum donation to be dealt with by Council. 1 p. photocopy. 13 x 11 cm. Typewritten. Verso: Note by RBD to debit his Pall Mall account, London by 100 guineas to be paid to the RAI, London. Handwritten
/22 Ibid., 5 Mar. 1943 – expresses deep gratitude for donation of 100 guineas which will be reported to Council at the next meeting. 1 p. photocopy. 13.5 x 11 cm. Typewritten
/23 H. Braunholtz, President RAI to RBD, 31 Mar. 1943 – thanks on behalf of Council for gift of 100 guineas which will be used to subsidize publications; regular lectures are still held. 1 p. photocopy. 13.5 x 10.5 cm. Typewritten
/24 Board of Trustees, Burma Research Society to RBD, 12 Jan. 1944 – informs that under present conditions the normal activities of the Society cannot be maintained for political reasons; it plans to publish a series of pamphlets related to Burma; requests former members to renew subscriptions to fund the Society’s activities. 1 p. 23.5 x 20 cm. Printed
/25 Received from RBD the sum of 30 rupees on account of subscription for years 1942-4 to the Burma Research Society, 8 Apr. 1944. 1 p. 8.5 x 14.5 cm. Handwritten and printed
/26 Burma Research Society to RBD, 8 May 1944 – thanks for cheque for 3 years subscriptions; pamphlets sent by separate post and Burma handbook. 2 pp. 20 x 12.5 cm. Typewritten. Note foot of p. 2: RBD to Revd G. Appleton, 20 May 1944 – gives address; thanks for the pamphlets; keeping in touch with Burmese people. Handwritten
/27 List of my possessions as they stand now in Apr. 1945. 2 pp. 34 x 21 cm. Handwritten
/28 Last will and testament of Reginald Burton Dennis, 24 Apr. 1946. 3 leaves. 33.5 x 20.5 cm. Typewritten with handwritten annotations
/29 List of my possessions as they stand now in Apr. 1946. 2 pp. 33.5 x 21 cm. Handwritten
/30 Address of An. Soc. of By. 1 note. 14 x 10.5 cm. Handwritten
/31 Notice of an Extraordinary General Meeting of the RAI, 21 May 1947. 2 pp. 33 x 20 cm. Printed
/32 Viscount & Viscountess Mountbatten of Burma request the pleasure of your company at an At Home at The Viceroy’s House, New Delhi on Monday 2 June 1947, to celebrate the liberation of Burma in 1945 …: invitation to RBD. 1 card. 11.5 x 14.5 cm. Printed
/33 Notice to Fellows [of] the following resolution passed by Council at its meeting on 6 May 1947 …, June 1947. 1 p. 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Printed
/34 [List and value of personal possessions]: bed, large single, teak …, 7-14 Oct. [1947]. 2 leaves. 21.5 x 17.5 cm. Handwritten
/35 [List of possessions for shipment?]: 3 carpets, 2 lacquer tables …, [1947]. 5 pp. 34 x 21.5 cm. Handwritten
/36 British Officers sail for UK: prominent civilians on passenger list, [nd]. 1 newspaper cutting. 10.5 x 5.5 cm. Printed
/37 Government of India, Identity Card no. 331, Mr R.B. Dennis …, 10 Sep. 1947. 4 pp. 10 x 8 cm. Printed and handwritten
/38 Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department to RBD, 8 Mar. 1948 – claims sum of 54 rupees for rent of 2 residences in New Delhi and a garage. 1 p. 16.5 x 20.5 cm. Typewritten
/39 Application for coupons for the purpose of the control of motor fuel order … for use for essential purposes in a private motor car: Mr Joseph Charles Dennis …, 10 May 1947. 2 pp. 25 x 17 cm. Printed and handwritten
/40 [Another copy of MS 449/1/39 with differing purposes declared in part 6 …, nd]. 2 pp. 25 x 17 cm. Printed and handwritten
/41a Regional Petroleum Officer, Min. of Fuel & Power to RBD, 11 Mar. 1948 – received application for additional petrol; requests doctor’s certificate for sister’s journey; father’s journeys already covered; no allowance for seeking employment; have retained Registration Book. 1 p. 17.5 x 11 cm. Typewritten
/41b Verso: RBD to Reg. Petroleum Officer, 13 Mar. 1948 – clarifies request on behalf of father; surprise at doctor’s certificate request but will provide if required; as an Officer of the Government, he will make requests through Diplomatic channels. 1 p. 17.5 x 11 cm. Handwritten
/42 RBD to Reg. Petroleum Officer, 13 Mar. 1948 – as MS 449/1/41b; suggests the Officer is competent to make judgements himself; matter of petrol allowance is now urgent and 4 weeks have elapsed; the Registration Book was returned with his letter of 11th inst. 1 p. 18 x 13 cm. Handwritten. Verso: draft copy of MS 449/1/42
/43 Invoice for an ultra auto radiogram from Barnes & Spicer Ltd., Worthing, 26 Apr. 1948. 1 p. 20.5 x 13 cm. Handwritten and printed
/44 Invoice for Wharfedale cabinet speaker, PVC wired and a gas lighter from Barnes & Spicer Ltd., Worthing, 29 Apr. 1948. 1 p. 20.5 x 13 cm. Handwritten and printed
/45 Room booking form to RBD at the Overseas League, 21 May 1948. 1 slip. 16.5 x 7.5 cm. Printed. Verso: Handwritten short notes
/46 Invoice no. 04276 for 1 Koflex camera lens from City Sale & Exchange Ltd., Cheapside, 21 July 1948. 1 p. 18 x 17.5 cm. Handwritten and printed
/47 Receipt no. 17686 for a Bell & Howell cine camera from Wallace Heaton Ltd., London, 22 July 1948. 1 p. 25.5 x 19 cm. Typewritten
/48 List of my possessions, July 1948, held by Lloyds Bank, Pall Mall. 2 pp. 33 x 20 cm. Handwritten
/49 Last will and testament of RBD at present going to Burma under the auspices of the British Museum …, 20 July 1948: [draft copy]. 2 pp. 32.5 x 20.5 cm. Handwritten
/50 Last will and testament of RBD at present of 15 Tank Road, Rangoon …. [undated, draft copy]. 2 pp. 33 x 20.5 cm. Handwritten
/51 Last will and testament of Joseph Charles Dennis, 13 Aug. 1948. 3 leaves. 32.5 x 20.5 cm. Typewritten
/52 G.H. Luce to RBD, 30 Aug. 1948 – delighted to see him tomorrow; suggests calling at Dr I. Avay’s house first; then to visit House for Waifs & Strays. 1 p. 25 x 20.5 cm. Handwritten
/53 Licence to drive a motor-vehicle, valid in Burma, No. 1869, to RBD, 11 Sep. 1948. 10 pp. 10 x 8 cm. Printed and handwritten
/54 Invoice for 40 yards of shirting, 25 Mar. 1949. [In Burmese]. 1 p. 33.5 x 20.5 cm. Handwritten
/55 Receipt no. 47492 for 70 rupees from the Civil Supplies Board Burma, 25 Mar. 1949. 1 p. 10.5 x 19.5 cm. Printed and handwritten
/56 [List of addresses, undated]. 1 p. 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Handwritten
/57 [List of possessions, undated]. 2 pp. 13.5 x 17.5 cm. Handwritten
/58 [1 envelope with notes in Burmese dated 16 Jan. 1949]. 14 x 9.5 cm. Handwritten
/58a Auntie Nell to RBD, [nd] – requests an advance of Rs 400/-; will repay 5 of every month; requests confidentiality; apologises for request. 1 p. 20 x 12.5 cm. Handwritten
/59 List of possessions, Apr. 1949. 3 pp. 33 x 20 cm. Handwritten
/60 RAI to RBD, 19 Aug. 1949 – thanks for generous response to the Appeal letter; regrets RBD has not been well. 1 p. 24.5 x 20 cm. Typewritten
/61 Last pay certificate of RBD, no. 17750, 27 July 1948. 2 pp. 34 x 21.5 cm. Typewritten
/62 Address of C.E. Bradbury. 1 note. 7 x 11 cm. Handwritten
/63 Greetings card from Siam, RBD. 4 leaves, 1 phot. 14 x 10 cm. Printed
/64 [Photograph of an unknown male], Calcutta. 16 x 11 cm in folder 17.5 x 12.5 cm
/65 National Research Council, Washington to RBD, [1975] – requests data for inclusion in the third edition of the International Directory of Anthropologists. 1 p. 28 x 21.5 cm. Typewritten
/66 H.R. Alexander, Principal, BPPC School, Mandalay to RBD, 17 Aug. 1987 – would like to discuss the founding of a Prisoner’s Aid Society in Mandalay; asks if RBD would speak at a meeting of TocH; encloses invitation to the Boy Scouts Display Tournament. 1 p. 23.5 x 18 cm. Handwritten
/67 [List of addresses] 1929-1951. 1 p. 30 x 21 cm. Typewritten
/2 25 diaries, 1923-1951 [missing 1929, 1939, 1943]. Various sizes. Handwritten and printed
/1 Walker’s diary for 1923, London – sails on the SS Malaya, 2 Nov. 1923. 8 x 5.5 cm. Bound in brown cloth
/2 T.J. & J. Smith’s datada pocket diary and almanack, 1924, London. 15.5 x 10 cm. Bound in black cloth
/3 T.J. & J. Smith’s datada pocket diary for 1925, London. 12 x 7 cm. Bound in marbled paper
/4 Ibid. for 1926, London. 12 x 7 cm. Bound in marbled paper
/1 Insert 14-18 Sep. 2 pp. 21 x 11.5 cm. Handwritten
/5 Ibid. for 1927, London. 12 x 7 cm. Bound in marbled paper
/6 Ibid. for 1928, London. 12 x 7 cm. Bound in marbled paper
/7 Ibid. for 1930, London. 12 x 7 cm. Bound in marbled paper
/8 Ibid. for 1931, London. 12 x 7 cm. Bound in marbled paper
/9 Ibid. for 1932, London. 12 x 7 cm. Bound in marbled paper
/10 Ibid. for 1933, London. 12 x 7 cm. Bound in marbled paper
/11 Walker’s diary for 1934, London. 14.5 x 7.5 cm. Bound in maroon cloth
/1 Insert inside front cover. 2 pp. 13.5 x 7.5 cm. Handwritten
/12 T.J. & J. Smith’s datada pocket diary for 1935, London. 12 x 7 cm. Bound in marbled paper
/13 Ibid. for 1936, London. 12 x 7 cm. Bound in marbled paper
/14 Ibid. for 1937, London. 12 x 7 cm. Bound in marbled paper
/15 Ibid. for 1938, London. 12 x 7 cm. Bound in marbled paper
/16 Ibid. for 1940, London. 11.5 x 7 cm. Bound in marbled paper
/17 Frank Smythson’s featherweight diary 1941, London. 14 x 8 cm. Bound in black cloth
/18 Osram diary for 1942, Calcutta. 14 x 8.5 cm. Bound in black cloth
/19 Collins Royal Blue diary 1944, London. 11.5 x 7.5 cm. Bound in black cloth
/20 Collins Royal Blue diary 1945, London. 11 x 7 cm. Bound in brown cloth
/21 Diary 1947 with useful information. [np], Britannia Diaries, [1946]. 11.5 x 7 cm. Bound in navy blue cloth
/22 Letts diary 1948, London. 10 x 6 cm. Bound in black cloth
/23 Daily Monitor pocket diary 1949, [Rangoon?]. 11 x 7 cm. Bound in black cloth
/24 Monday Monitor pocket diary 1950, [Rangoon?]. 11 x 7 cm. Bound in red cloth
/25 Pocket diary 1951, Lynattha Stationery, Rangoon. 11.5 x 7 cm. Bound in Prussian blue cloth
/3 Travel itineraries and information. Various sizes
/1 Penang, Taiping, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, 8-13/?/? 1 p. 15.5 x 10 cm. Handwritten
/2 Malaya, motoring information, 1932. 6 leaves. 33 x 21 cm (leaves 1-5); 16 x 28.5 cm (leaf 6). Mimeographed
/3 General cost of living 1934: [Singapore and Malaya]. 2 leaves. 32.5 x 20 cm. Mimeographed
/4 Cost of living, Straits Settlements for junior bachelor or junior European married couple. 1 p. 32.5 x 20 cm. Mimeographed
/5 Itinerary no. 2/31626/F: [Liverpool to USA, Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaya, Singapore] Aug.-Oct. 1934. Thos. Cook & Son, Ltd., 30 July 1934. 13 leaves. 32 x 20 cm. Typewritten with handwritten annotations
/6 Itinerary no. 3/31626/F: [Liverpool to USA, Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong], Aug.-Oct. 1934. Thomas Cook & Son Ltd., 3 Aug. 1934. 8 leaves. 32 x 20 cm. Typewritten with handwritten annotations
/7 Itinerary of tour: [USA], Aug.-Sep. 1934. Thos. Cook & Sons, 20 Aug. 1934. [i], 4 leaves. 27.5 x 21 cm. Typewritten
/8 Itinerary 836: [Japan, Korea], Sep.-Oct. 1934. Thos. Cook & Sons, 22 Sep. 1934. 2 leaves. 28.5 x 22.5 cm. Typewritten with handwritten annotations
/9 Trocadero Hotel, Bangkok to RBD, 5 Dec. 1934 – explains an undercharge of Tcs. 9 and requests payment. 1 p. 28 x 21.5 cm. Typewritten. Verso: handwritten notes
/10 Pioneer Tourist Coaches Pty Ltd.: Melbourne-Sydney – single. 1 p. 26 x 20.5 cm. Typewritten
/4 Travel diaries, in the form of letters to the father of RBD. Various sizes. Handwritten unless stated otherwise
/1 White Star Line, M.V. Britannic, 17 Aug. 1934 – Queenstown, Galway, Atlantic crossing. 5 leaves. 25.5 x 20.5 cm
/2 Knickerbocker Hotel, New York, 20 Aug. 1934 – arrival in New York; visit to West Point; describes countryside round New York and New York itself. 6 leaves. 25.5 x 20.5 cm
/3 The Niagara, Niagara Falls, 26 Aug. 1934 – New York to Washington; Washington to Niagara; Niagara Falls; Chicago and the World Fair; Kansas City; Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak. 9 leaves. 25.5 x 20.5 cm
/4 Mayflower Hotel, Los Angeles, 6 Sep. 1934 – Colorado Springs to Garden of the Gods; Williams Canyon; Grand Canyon; Los Angeles; Hollywood and Pasadena. 5 leaves. 25.5 x 20.5 cm
/5 The Clift, San Francisco, 11 Sep. 1934 – Los Angeles to Fresno; Glacier Point; Yosemite to San Francisco. 4 leaves. 25.5 x 20 cm
/6 Tatsita Maru, 17 Sep. 1934 – San Francisco to Honolulu by sea. 4 leaves. 25.5 x 20.5 cm
/7 Tatsita Maru, 26 Sep. 1934 – Honolulu; sea voyage to Yokohama, Japan. 2 leaves. 25.5 x 20.5 cm
/8 Nagoya, 2 Sep. 1934 – Yokohama; Tokyo; Nikko; Tokyo; Mount Fuji; Numazu; Kyoto; Kobe. 5 leaves. 25.5 x 20.5 cm
/9 The Yamato Hotel, Mukden, 11 Oct. 1934 – Kobe; Shimonoseki; Fusan; Seoul; Manchukuo; Mukden; Peking; Tientsin; Nanking. 3 leaves. 25.5 x 20.5 cm
/10 Asama Maru, 22 Oct. 1934 – Tientsin; Shanghai; Nanking; detailed descriptions of Chinese architecture; Hong Kong; Canton. 8 pp., illus. 18.5 x 12 cm
.1 [Another copy of MS 449/4/10]. 9 leaves. 25.5 x 20 cm. Typewritten
/11 Hotel Metropole, Hanoi, 2 Nov. 1934 – Hong Kong; Haiphong; Hanoi; Bai D’Along. 3 leaves. 25.5 x 20.5 cm
/12 Trocadero Hotel, Bangkok, 23 Nov. 1934 – Hué; Doug-Duong; Quinhon; Nhatrang; Dalat; Saigon; Pnom Penh; Ankor; Bangkok. 4 leaves. 25.5 x 20.5 cm
/13 Trocadero Hotel, Bangkok, 1 Dec. 1934 – Bangkok; Lopbure Ban Phaji; Bangkok. 5 leaves. 25.5 x 20.5 cm
/14 Station Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 9 Dec. 1934 – Bangkok; Madou Patom; Petekaburi; Penang; Taiping; Kuala Kangoae; Kangsae; Kuala Lumpur; Mallacea; Singapore. 3 leaves. 25.5 x 20.5 cm
/15 Tonkin. 6 pp. 23 x 17 cm
/16 Annam. 6 pp. 23 x 17 cm
/17 The Annamese and others. 7 pp. 23 x 17 cm
/5 Technical notes and papers. Various sizes. Handwritten
/1 Electrical theory, Feb. 1921. 17 pp., diagrs., tables. 16 x 20.5 cm
/2 Telegraphy, telephony, wireless: C&G lecture notes, 3rd year; lectures by Prof. G.W.O. Howe. 54 pp., diagrs., tables. 23 x 18 cm
/3 Distribution and transmission, Feb. 1921. 29 pp. [verso p. 7 blank], diagrs. 26 x 20.5 cm
/6 Anthropological notes, papers and photographs. Various sizes. Handwritten unless stated otherwise
/1 Pedagogy: mentality of adolescence; class psychology; interest of individuals; stimulation of thought; art of illustrating; training pupils to instruct themselves, 22 May-10 July 1922. 8 pp. 26 x 20.5 cm
/2 The evangelical revival: its causes and fruits; by Revd W.E. Daniels – notes, 14 Sep. 1923. 3 pp. 20.5 x 20.5 cm
/3 The Catholic revival: its merits and defects; by Revd W.E. Daniels – notes, Sep. 1923. 4 pp. 20.5 x 20.5 cm
/4 Periplus, A.E. Nordenskiöld, RGS library – Ptolemy …: [list of publications]. 1 p. 23 x 17.5 cm
/4a Chinese cosmology …: [notes from Geogr. J., July 1941, p. 58]. Verso of MS 449/6/4
/5 [Notes on history of Britain]: AD 40 Claudius invaded Brit. … 9 pp. (p. 2 blank). 18.5 x 11 cm
/6 Pisa Camposanto, L’Universo, Pietro di Puccio da Orvieto. 1 plate. 25 x 19.5 cm. Printed
/7 The Universe, Pisa, Camposanto: [explanatory notes and diagrams]. 3 pp. 25.5 x 20 cm
/8 Zodiac: western or Babylonian zodiac. 1 p. 25.5 x 20 cm
/9 Malaya, apparently no bronze age …: 1 note. 11 x 11 cm
/9a [Diagram of star with points of the star identified]. Verso MS 449/6/9
/10 L to R, 4 was 1 Gurkha, 1 Kamu, … 1 note. 12.5 x 11 cm
/11 Bangkok: statues in museum … 1 p. 25.5 x 20 cm
/12 [Drawings of 2 throwing spears]. 1 p. 25.5 x 20 cm
/13 Altar of Heaven, Peking. 1 p., diagr. 25.5 x 20 cm
/14 Imperial Palace, Forbidden City, Peking, Altar of Harvest, Kwan Shih Yin Pusa, Lama Temple. 2 pp. 25.5 x 20 cm
/15 Lugwha village outside Shanghai. 1 p., diagr. 25.5 x 20 cm
/16 Hung Thank, S. of Hué … 6 Nov. 1934. 1 p. 25.5 x 20 cm
/17 Dailor, 15 km N. of Quinhon. 1 p., diagr. 25.5 x 20 cm
/18 Tuy Hoa or Tuy Oha, S. of Quinhon, 111 km, 9 Nov. 1934. 1 p., illus. 25.5 x 20 cm
/19 Pré Rup, 9th to 10th cent., 16 Nov. 1934. 1 p., diagr. 25.5 x 20 cm
/20 Mébon, 945 AD, Neak Pean, 16 Nov. 1934. 2 pp., diagrs. 25.5 x 20 cm
/21 Prakhan, early 13th cent., Banteai Kdei, 16 Nov. 1934. 2 pp., diagrs. 25.5 x 20 cm
/22 Ta Prohn, Ta Kéo, Tep Pranam, Thom Menon, Chan Sav, Leper King Statue, 16 Nov. 1934. 2 pp. 25.5 x 20 cm
/23 Ban Pong, Kangkok. 1 p., diagr. 25.5 x 20 cm
/24 [Populations in Indochina and Siam]. 2 pp., map. 25.5 x 20 cm
/25 Borneo, Malay. 2 pp., diagr., illus. 25.5 x 20 cm
/26 [Musical instruments from S.E. Asia, the Pacific, Tibet and Nepal, held in the British Museum]. 3 leaves, illus. 25.5 x 20 cm
/27 Poland and the Dyngus. 1 p. 25.5 x 20 cm
/28 Risley’s Tribes and castes of Bengal …: [bibliography and list of authors]. 1 p. 17.5 x 11.5 cm
/29 Dinnyawadi, 1279 …: [list of buildings?]. 1 p. 16.5 x 11 cm
/30 Nandaminyen Chapel, 1112 …: [list of buildings?]. 1 p. 22.5 x 18 cm
/31 FBRL, FRLB, …: [list of codes]. 1 p. 21.5 x 11.5 cm. see MS 449/6/32
/32 [List of biblical quotations by code] – Gen. 13/14 NSEW … 1 p. 22.5 x 18 cm. see MS 449/6/31
/33 Tada-u, 300 houses, 3 m N. of Ava Fort …: [list of settlements]. 2 pp. 34 x 21 cm
/34 The Hindu period, I. Palhava influence. 14 leaves. 32.5 x 20 cm. Typewritten
/35 Lacquer, unusual types, pots and betel boxes …: [list of objects]. 1 postcard. 14 x 9 cm
/36 [Unidentified letter, posted 1937, to his proposer for election to the RAI, mentioning the discovery of a mound and its excavation]. 2 pp. 20.5 x 13 cm
/37 Kumawere?, San Po Thin, a landowner of Bassim … Capt. in Burma Army Service Corps …: [story of his war exploits]. 1 p. 10.5 x 13 cm
/38 The art of gold beating; J. Desmond Hughes, Country Life, 9 July 1948: [notes]. 1 p. 20.5 x 12.5 cm
/39 No. 2 – no existing state small or large …, definitive articles …, right of nations shall be founded on a federation of free states …, 1st supplement on the guarantee of perpetual peace …: [fragmentary notes]. 2 pp. 19 x 10 cm
/40 Peoples and problems of India; by Sir T.W. Holderness, G.C.B. Williams and Norgate. Washbourne Ltd., India, 1920. Odd notes, Sep. 1923. 10 pp. 21 x 12 cm
/41 … this reason he was continually sorrowful …: [notebook containing a story in Hindi with English translation, incomplete]. [i, 58 pp.] (blank pp. 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 25, 27, 33, 35, 37, 39, 51, 53, 55, 57). 20 x 11 cm
/42 Sixty, water …: [jottings]. 1 p. 31 x 21.5 cm
/43 Technological processes among primitive peoples, Dept. of Ethnography, British Museum: [questionnaire]. 4 leaves. 33 x 20 cm. Typewritten
/44 [Set of photographs as 6 postcards on Sudan]. 14 x 9 cm
/1 Bacara beauty, Sudan: head and shoulders view of a bare breasted girl with braided hair, wearing necklaces and a striped cloth over her shoulders
/2 Bacara beauty, Sudan: upper body view in profile of a bare breasted girl with braided hair, wearing earrings and necklaces with a body cloth wrapped round the upper arms and waist
/3 Hadengo Fuzzi-Wuzzi, Sudan: full length view of a man wearing bracelets, a vest and a body cloth wrapped around the waist and legs with a dagger in his waist band and a shield slung on a cord draped across his shoulders and chest, holding a spear in one hand and a stick in the other
/4 Another copy of MS 449/6/44/3. Handwritten notes on verso
/5 Head and chest of a young man in profile with a long pin held in his curly hair and a dagger at his waist
/6 Shadouf – primitive way of irrigation: man standing on a plank above the river pulling on a rope to raise a skin of water attached to one end of a pole into an irrigation ditch
/7 Publications. Various sizes. Printed
/1 BELRA, a fifth freedom: twentieth annual report of the British Empire Leprosy Relief Association. London, 1943. 16 pp. 24.5 x 15.5 cm
/2 Leprosy – its distribution, course and treatment. London, BELRA, [nd]. No. 2. 12 pp., phots. 22 x 14 cm
/3 The leprosy problem and its solution. London, BELRA, [nd]. No. 4. 8 pp. 21.5 x 14 cm
/4 Leprosy. [London, 1944]. (British Commonwealth leaflets, Series B Wars not yet won, no. 2). 12 pp. 21 x 13.5 cm
/5 Leprosy control: a manual for teachers, children and parents; by Dr E. Muir. London, BELRA, [nd]. 16 pp., figs. 22 x 14 cm
/6 The foundation of the British Empire Leprosy Relief Association (BELRA) and its first 21 years of work; by Sir Leonard Rogers. London, BELRA, 1945. 23 pp. 24 x 15.5 cm
/7 The island of herrings; by Joyce I. Corlett. [London, Over-seas League, nd], pp. 29-31, phots. (Overseas). 20 x 13.5 cm
/8 Kyoto: [travel guide]. Kyoto, Dept. of Tourist Promotion, [nd]. 13 pp., map, phots. 18.5 x 13 cm
/9 Guide to Kyoto. Kyoto, The Kyoto Hotel, [nd]. 8 pp., illus. 19 x 9 cm
/10 Nikko motor bus service. Nikko, Kanaya Hotel, [nd]. 1 folder with maps and illus. 15.5 x 44.5 cm
/11 Guide to Hong Kong, Macao and Canton. Hong Kong, N.Y.K. Japan Mail, 1933. 10 pp., map. 18 x 10 cm
/12 Tourist map of Colombo Fort and environs; issued by the Government Tourist & Publicity Bureau. Colombo, Survey Dept., 1938. 1 map. 36 x 39 cm
/13 Tamil alphabets. Madras, C. Coomarasawmy Naidu & Sons, 1937. 1 sheet. 63 x 33 cm
/14 Lower kindergarten. Colombo, Cargills (Ceylon) Ltd., [nd]. (Sinhalese mother tongue series, 1). [ii], 28 pp., illus. 19 x 25 cm
/15 Population in India: problems of pressure and suggested remedies; by Major General Sir John Megaw. [Delhi], The Times of India, 29 Dec. 1938. 1 newspaper cutting. 28 x 19.5 cm
/16 Aboriginal man in Arizona and his fore-runners; by Harold S. Gladwin. Grand Canyon, Natural History Association, 1933. [iv], 97-107 pp., illus., phots., table. (Grand Canyon Nature notes 7:10, 1933). 21 x 13.5 cm
/17 British Honduras; by A.E. Ballard. London, Over-seas League, [nd]., pp. 14-16, phot. (Overseas). 20 x 13 cm
/18 Mexican relics; E.H.E. Bourchier. London, Over-seas League, [nd], p. 52, phots. (Overseas). 20 x 13 cm
/19 Learning more about the Empire (21) Fiji: where natives walk fire unharmed; by W. Murray Elliott. [London, Over-seas League, nd], pp. 22-24, phots. (Overseas). 20 x 13 cm
/20 Arcadia in the Pacific; Queen Salote of Tonga: a progressive reign; by Sir Harry Luke. London, The Times, 28 Jan. 1939, pp. 13-14. 1 newspaper cutting. 58 x 15 cm
/8 Burma correspondence and papers. Various sizes
/1 RBD to W.B. Fagg [Hon. Secretary RAI], 13 Apr. 1948 – at Miss Stallman’s [assistant secretary, RAI] suggestion, he wishes advice and suggestions for active anthropological work; to arrange a meeting in London next week. 1 p. 18 x 13 cm. Handwritten
/2 W.B. Fagg to RBD, 27 Apr. 1948 – suggests he come to London after 24 May when Mr B. Cranstone returns and can look out some specimens. 1 postcard. 8.5 x 12.5 cm. Handwritten
/3 Asst. Education Officer, London County Council to RBD, 2 June 1948 – understands RBD going to Burma to collect for the British Museum; Dr Samson, Horniman Museum has given RBD a list of items he would like; the Council is prepared to purchase suitable objects. 1 p. 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Typewritten
/4 Director of British Museum, 4 June 1948 – introduces RBD to whom it may concern as a researcher and collector; requests facilities be granted by authorities in Burma and Assam. 1 p. 20.5 x 16.5 cm. Typewritten
.1 [Another copy of MS 449/8/4]
/5 H.J. Braunholtz to RBD, 5 June 1948 – sends letter of authority from Director of the British Museum; can supply further help if needed. 1 p. 18 x 11 cm. Handwritten
/6 Asst. Education Officer, London County Council to RBD, 1 July 1948 – requests report on costs of items to be sent over £100 exclusive of transport; explains limitations. 1 p. 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Typewritten
/7 RBD to Asst. Education Officer, London County Council, 2 July 1948 – understands Horniman would like objects new to their collections and relatively inexpensive; would like specific monetary limit for reimbursement of objects and carriage costs. 2 pp. 18 x 13.5 cm. Handwritten
/8 H.J. Braunholtz to RBD, 5 July 1948 – will ask the Director to amend his letter of authority and will replace ‘native’ with ‘local’ and will forward it c/o Lloyds Bank; hopes his health is improved. 2 pp. 18 x 11 cm. Handwritten
/9 Asst. Education Officer, London County Council to RBD, 7 July 1948 – suggests he consult Dr Samson about supplying his needs with authorised arrangements. 1 p. 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Typewritten
/10 Director, British Museum, 9 July 1948 – amended letter of authority using words ‘local crafts’. 1 p. 20.5 x 16.5 cm. Typewritten
.1 [Another copy of MS 449/8/10]
/11 H.J. Braunholtz to RBD, 10 July 1948 – sending amended letter of authority; hopes to meet before departure to Rangoon. 1 p. 18 x 11 cm. Handwritten
/12 Ibid., 19 July 1948 – thanks for arrangements with Cox and Kings for transport of collections; encloses 6 copies of Director’s authorisation. 2 pp. 18 x 11 cm. Handwritten
/13 O.W. Samson, Horniman Museum to RBD, 11 Oct. 1948 – apologises for delay in reply to airmail letters; hopes he finds working in Burma not too difficult; lacquer work in Pagan. 1 p. 20.5 x 16.5 cm. Typewritten
/14 Ibid., 1 Nov. 1948 – did not ask for a complete Buddhist monk’s outfit; draws attention to musical instruments and ritual instruments found in Buddhist temples. 1 p. 20.5 x 16.5 cm. Typewritten
/15 Ibid., 17 Jan. 1949 – would be glad to have a typical Buddhist monk’s robe; interesting research on hair styles; would like a collection of children’s dolls and games. 1 p. 20.5 x 16.5 cm. Typewritten
/16 Ibid., 12 Mar. 1949 – can help with Burmese plant names; to send plant specimens direct to Horniman, pressed and packed in greaseproof paper; suggests he procure Burmese game of chess and other games; regrets scheme for the Rangoon Museum has been abolished. 1 p. 20.5 x 16.5 cm. Typewritten
/17 Ibid., 4 July 1949 – hopes RBD health recovers in Australia; on return to Burma looks forward to monk’s robes and children’s dolls and games. 1 p. 20.5 x 16.5 cm. Typewritten
/18 Ibid., 14 Nov. 1949 – glad health has improved; looks forward to gift parcel from Melbourne. 1 p. 20.5 x 16.5 cm. Typewritten
/19 Certificate of insurance, 20 Oct. 1949: [consignment of rag dolls] to Dr O.W. Samson. 1 p. 16 x 14 cm. Handwritten and printed
/20 Education Office, London County Council to RBD, 15 Mar. 1950 – thanks for gift of collection of Burmese and Arakanese dolls. 1 p. 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Typewritten
/21 O.W. Samson to RBD, 5 Aug. 1950 – thanks for parcel of plants and box of dolls; has sent plants to Royal Botanic Gardens; has obtained a copy of The Burman: his life and notions by Shway Yoe, 1882 edition and encloses extract on Pasit with diagram and buffalo fights; requests Burmese games; glycerine for hair preservation; looks forward to receiving details of the Burmese loom; looks forward to RBD articles when published. 2 leaves. 20.5 x 16.5 cm. Typewritten
/1 [Extract from] Shway Yoe The Burman: his life and notions, Macmillan & Co, London, 1910, 3rd edition, pp. 378-9. 2 leaves. 27 x 22 cm. Typewritten
/2 [Extract from] Shway Yoe The Burman: his life and notions. Game of Pasit differentiation in Burmese proper names, p. 83. 1 p. 27 x 22 cm. Typewritten
/3 [Diagram from] Shway Yoe The Burman: his life and notions, 1910, 3rd edition, p. 379. 1 p. 25.5 x 20 cm
/4 Buffalo fights. In Shway Yoe The Burman: his life and notions, 1882, pp. 87-8. 1 p. 27 x 22 cm. Typewritten
/22 Ibid., 22 Aug. 1950 – glad to hear information has been received; thanks for receipt of parcel of plants and reports Kew has acknowledged it; hopes monsoon will be safely over. 1 p. 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Typewritten
Papers
/23 Received from Mr R.B. Dennis the sum of rupees 10/- on account of membership subscription to the Burma Research Society for the year 1949-50: receipt no. 195, 17 May 1949. 9 x 14 cm. Printed and handwritten
/24 Anthropologist in Burma, Rangoon: Mr R.B. Dennis, an anthropologist working in an honorary capacity for the British Museum and Horniman Museum …, Reuter. 1 p. 11 x 21 cm. Typewritten
/25 ‘Between about four and seven years, whether boy or girl, the sides and back of the head are best shaved up to the level of the hair above the forehead …’ 1 p. 23 x 20.5 cm. Typewritten
/26 ‘Golden moon king tiger: this little game is played by children about seven or eight years old …’ 1 note. 5.5 x 15 cm. Handwritten
/27 Registers I-IX: [list of objects from Burma held in the British Museum]. 2 pp. 24 x 19 cm. Handwritten
/28 ‘1, Introd., tribes and their distribution; 2, Geog., topography …’: [notes]. 2 pp. 24 x 19 cm. Handwritten
/29 ‘Hkeen Karmarck Kentung …’: [notes]. 2 pp. 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Handwritten
/30 [4 men standing in a forest clearing: photograph]. 1 postcard. 9 x 14 cm
/31 Cards 1-3, loose leaves: ‘S.S., 2 Ngiou kdelo offerings in Doh figs …’ 3 pp. 24 x 19 cm. Handwritten
/1 Verso of p. 3 – ‘plough, woodframe and one iron share …’: [notes]. 2 pp., illus. 19 x 12 cm. Handwritten
/32 Winnowing: [notes]. 1 p., illus. 20.5 x 13 cm. Handwritten
/33 [Shed]: ‘posts of bamboo or rough wood …’ 1 p., illus. 20.5 x 13 cm. Handwritten
/34 5 of the kids, 31 Oct. 1948. 1 photograph. 5.5 x 6 cm
/35 Tin Tin U, No. 1 Halpin Road, Rangoon. 1 business card. 4 x 7.5 cm. Printed
/36 ‘Burma, Sep. 1944, vol. 1, no. 1, p. 40: talk at inaugural meeting of the Nippon-Burma Cultural Society’. 1 p. 33 x 21 cm. Handwritten
/37 ‘Spearman’s Brit Burma Gazetteer Parts I …’: [bibliography]. 1 p. 21 x 16 cm. Handwritten
/38 ‘Grip thread …’: [note]. 1 p., illus. 33 x 21 cm. Handwritten
/39 Game of the oil lamp burning upside down: [vocabulary]. 2 pp. 25 x 21.5 cm. Handwritten
/40 Oil lamps burning upside down: [translation]. 1 p. 34 x 21.5 cm. Handwritten
.1 Oil lamps upside down game: [in Burmese and English]. 1 p. 30.5 x 21 cm. Handwritten
.2 Oil lamps upside down game: [in Burmese and English]. 1 p. 33 x 21 cm. Handwritten
/41 Rangoon’s battle scars remain unhealed: severe house shortage: black markets flourish; from our special representative, 14 July 1946. 1 newspaper cutting. 27 x 17.5 cm. Printed
/42 Burma’s economy has completely collapsed: government’s rehabilitation plans lacked foresight: employment, more consumer goods can stop wave of daocity; from our special representative, 16 July 1946. 1 newspaper cutting. 26 x 17.5 cm. Printed Verso of MS 449/8/41
/43 Burma’s one political party and leader: U Aung San, A.F.P.F.L. President: moulder of country’s destiny; from our special representative, 18 July 1946. 1 newspaper cutting. 26.5 x 18 cm. Printed
/44 Talk of freedom is universal in Burma: but leaders champion cause in different ways: men who may figure in the news; from our special representative. 1 newspaper cutting. 27 x 17.5 cm. Printed. Verso of MS 449/8/44
/45 Leaders of political parties in Burma. 1 newspaper cutting. 2 pp. 27 x 17.5 cm. Printed
/46 Burma’s legacy of victory and liberation: distrust of government: feeling of bitterness in country; from our special representative, 23 July 1946. 1 p. 27.5 x 17.5 cm. Printed
/47 Democracy at work in Burma’s P.V.O., 25 July 1946. 28 x 23.5 cm. Printed. Verso of MS 449/8/46
/48 New and old in Burma: after the riots I, the neighbour over the bay; from our special correspondent. 1 newspaper cutting. 2 pp. 58 x 7.5 cm. Printed
/49 New and old in Burma: II, the burden of parties: revenue surplus; from our special correspondent. 1 newspaper cutting. 2 pp. 58 x 7.5 cm. Printed
/50 ‘Religion, health, food …’: [list of headings]. 1 p. 20 x 12.5 cm. Handwritten
/51 Ko Ba Thein’s list. 2 leaves. 34 x 21.5 cm. Handwritten
/52 ‘Health – prevent malaria, smallpox, etc. …’: [list of headings]. 1 p. 25 x 20.5 cm. Handwritten
/53 ‘State services, executive, judicial …’: [list of headings]. 1 p. 25 x 20 cm. Handwritten
/54 ‘I, Establishment of the religion …’: [list of headings]. 2 pp. 20 x 12.5 cm. Handwritten
/55 Sheet nos. 1-52: [list of music titles]. 3 leaves. 31 x 20.5 cm. Handwritten
/56 Sheet nos. 1-52: song title or first words. 1 p. 31 x 25.5 cm. Handwritten. [Followed by 3 sheets of music. Various sizes]
/1 Burmese classical song for violin; arr. & noted by Khin Zaw. 26.5 x 36 cm
/2 From K’s 1922 repertoire; arr. & noted by Khin Zaw for violin. 26.5 x 35 cm
.1 [Another copy of MS 449/8/56/1]
/3 For violin in 4 movements; arr. and noted by Khin Zaw. 26 x 35 cm
.1 [Another copy of MS 449/8/56/3]
/4 Transcribed from Columbia record R.E. 762 by Khin Zaw. 26 x 36 cm
.1 [Another copy of MS 449/8/56/4]
/5 Transcribed from record A.I.F. 134 by Khin Zaw for flute or oboe; sung by Pyé Hla Pe and May Shin. 2 sheets of music. 30 x 22.5 cm (sheet 1); 28 x 20 cm (sheet 2)
/6 Transcribed from Columbia record RE 897 by Khin Zaw; by Saya Soe Parly. 29 x 19.5 cm
/7 From K’s 1920 repertoire. 29 x 20 cm
/8 1918; notation by Khin Zaw. 29 x 20 cm
/9 Transcribed from BB12, 1167, intro.: ad lib singing. 29 x 19.5 cm
/10 Transcribed from record R.E. by Khin Zaw; sung by … 29 x 20 cm
/11 Cadenza for violin by U. Khin Zaw. 28.5 x 20 cm
/12 From gramophone record A.I.F.146. 29 x 20 cm
/13 R.E.831 record, side A, arranged by U. Khin Zaw. 29 x 20 cm
/14 p. 2 of MS 449/56/13. 28.5 x 20 cm
/15 Transcribed from H.M.V. record D 14723 by Khin Zaw, in an introductory key F Major with B natural. 26 x 19 cm
/16 Vide Saw Mya Aye Kyi & Ko Tin. 26 x 19 cm
/17 Sung by May Shina Pyé Hla Pe, transcribed from record A.I.F. 75 by Khin Zaw. 29 x 19.5 cm
/18 First son my father taught me 1912. 29 x 21.5 cm
/19 Po Sein ballet music, written down by Khin Zaw. 29 x 21.5 cm
/20 1920, arranged by U. Khin Zaw. 28.5 x 20 cm
/21 p. 2 of MS 449/8/56/20. 28.5 x 19.5 cm
/22 Guitar [from] HMV record. 29 x 19.5 cm
/23 Transcribed from records by U. Khin Zaw. 26 x 19 cm
/24 Sung by Liberty, Mya Yin, arranged and noted for us by Khin Zaw. 28.5 x 20 cm
/25 Words by Minthuwun, music by K, broadcast in special Thingyan Programme, 1943. 29 x 20 cm
/26 Song for Burma squadron R.A.F., melody & verse by Khin Zaw, (to Selwyn Khin Flt. Lt.). 29.5 x 21.5 cm
/27 To ‘G’ composed by Khin Zaw, flute or oboe. 29.5 x 21.5 cm
/28 Sung by May Shin, transcribed from record A.I.F. 21 by Khin Zaw (example of Burmese …, the flattish leading note taking the function of the tonic) on keyed instruments prefer C natural. 29.5 x 21.5 cm
/29 Transcribed from record RE 773, Khin Zaw. 29.5 x 21.5 cm
/30 Chorus. 28.5 x 20 cm
/31 [Burmese piano movement bars 1-18]. 22 x 30.5 cm
/32 [Ibid.], bars 19-41
/33 [Ibid.], bars 42-53
/34 [Burmese piano movement]. 22 x 30 cm
/35 [Air for] violin, composed and arranged by Khin Zaw. 29 x 22 cm
/36 Modern Burmese song, composed by Khin Zaw. 30.5 x 22.5 cm
/37 Sung by Ma Khin Myint, transcribed from record R.E. 348 by Khin Zaw. 29.5 x 21.5 cm
/38 For Khin Zaw; marcato like a march. 29.5 x 21.5 cm
/39 From Liberty Mya Yin, written down by Khin Zaw. 28 x 21.5 cm
/40 Written for violin by Khin Zaw (flute plays 1 octave higher). 30.5 x 22.5 cm
/41 Sung by Khin Khin Yi, transcribed from the record BBR 1174 by Khin Zaw (example of Burmese folk-song suite). 29 x 21 cm
/42 Transcribed from record A.I.F. 98 by Khin Zaw. 30.5 x 22.5 cm
/43 Example of Burmese …, the flattish leading-note taking the function of the tonic, on keyed instruments prefer C natural, Khin Zaw. 29.5 x 22 cm
/44 Poem by ‘Minthunwun’, music by Khin Zaw. 30 x 22 cm
/45 Ahlu Shin, composer Nandaw Shé Tin, sung by Mya Yin, notation by Khin Zaw. 30.5 x 22 cm
/46 p. 2 of MS 449/8/56/45. 30.5 x 23 cm
/47 Burmese classical song, … for violin, bars 1-26. 30.5 x 24.5 cm
/48 Ibid., bars 27-50. 30.5 x 25 cm
/49 Ibid., bars 51-74. 30.5 x 25 cm
/50 Ibid., bars 75-99. 30.5 x 24.5 cm
/51 Pa Pa Win Win, modern Burmese song sung by Pyé Mla Pe in Record AIF 160; written down & arr. for violin by Khin Zaw. 28.5 x 20 cm
/52 ‘Pyo Hmā Tan’; sung by May Shin; transcribed for the violin from A.I.F. 144 by Khin Zaw. 28.5 x 20 cm
/57 [Notes on some of the pieces of music and bibliographical references]. 1 note. 10.5 x 14.5 cm. Handwritten
/58 Departmental examination for all Officers, Burmese – Lower Standard, Burmese into English, Hindustani or Gurmukhi, 1 Nov. 1926, 6 June 1927, 14 Nov. 1927, 11 June 1928, 13 Nov. 1928, 10 June 1929, 4 Nov. 1929, 9 June 1930, 10 Nov. 1930. 9 leaves. 28 x 19.5 cm. Printed
/59 Departmental examination for all Officers except those of the Forest, Education, Agricultural and Veterinary Departments, Burmese – Lower standard, Burmese into English, Hindustani or Gurmukhi, 2 Nov. 1925. 1 p. 33 x 18 cm. Printed
/60 Departmental examination for Officers of the Education Department, Burmese – Lower standard, Burmese into English, Hindustani or Gurmukhi, 8 June 1925. 1 p. 30 x 19.5 cm. Printed
/61 Departmental examination for Officers of the Agricultural Department, Burmese – Lower standard, Burmese into English, Hindustani or Gurmukhi, 7 June 1926. 1 p. 22.5 x 17 cm. Printed
/62 [Language practice, exercises and vocabulary]. 4 leaves. 31.5 x 21 cm. Handwritten
/63 ‘At the end of the Twelve Hundred and Seventieth year of the age of Victory over Evil …’: [story]. 1 p. 23 x 16 cm
/64 [Notes on a journey]: Kalau – Heha Shwenyaung – Taunggyi – Hopong – Loilem – Kunhing – Takan – Mong Ping – Pang Ping – Kinkong – Kentung – Loimon, Jan. 1933. 5 leaves. 19.5 x 10.5 cm. Handwritten
/65 Motay ferry fare. 1 ticket. 8.5 x 10.5 cm. Printed and handwritten
/66 The golden kite game. 1 p. 33.5 x 21 cm. Typewritten
.1 Golden brown kite hovering game: [in Burmese and English]. 1 p. 33.5 x 21 cm. Handwritten
.2 Golden brown kite hovering game: [in Burmese and English]. 1 p. 34 x 21 cm. Handwritten
/67 ‘Maha Thihein’; the great lion, a radio play in one act; written and produced by U Khin Zaw. [i, 8] leaves and 1 newspaper cutting. 33 x 20.5 cm. Typewritten [Play written in 1944 to raise the confidence of the people after the death of General Wingate and difficult military situation]
/68 [Translation into Burmese of MS 449/8/67, as it was broadcast]. 15 leaves. 34 x 21 cm. Handwritten
/69 Special Thingyan programme, Burmese unit: transmission, 12 Apr. 1944. I, recitative; II, musical feature; III, folk item; IV, dramatic interlude; V, slogans; epilogue. 4 leaves. 33 x 20.5 cm. Typewritten
/70 Specimen slogans from skit produced on Burmese New Year’s Day, 13 Apr. [1944] and on 15 Apr. 1 p. 33 x 21 cm. Typewritten [similar to leaf 3 of MS 449/8/69]
/71 ‘The short time (4-5 mos.) casuals are usually either quite young or else over 50. They can often be employed in the jail …’: [notes on the prison system and rehabilitation; by RBD]. 2 pp. 31.5 x 21 cm. Handwritten
/72 The casual who goes back to his own job …: [notes on the prison system and rehabilitation]. 1 p. 23 x 18 cm. Handwritten
/73 ‘Comb seller, comb buyer …’: [notes in Burmese and English]. 1 p. 31 x 21 cm. Handwritten
/74 [List of potions and recipes using natural vegetation as remedies and food; in Burmese and English], 27 May 1951. 16 pp. 12.5 x 8.5 cm. Handwritten
/9 British Library deposit forms. 30 x 21 cm. Printed and handwritten
/1 Temporary deposit form, 23 Nov. 2009. 2 leaves
/2 British Library acquisition form, 30 Nov. 2009. 3 leaves
