Correspondence and personal papers, 1940-2010
File
MSS. Brit .Emp s. 602/1
Comprises:
Folder 1
Correspondence 31 Aug 1946-10 Dec 1981, n.d.
- Correspondence of Margaret Reardon neé Chapman with parents, 31 Aug 1946-14 Sep 1946
- Transcription and translation of letter to Patrick William Reardon, 7 May 1950
- Correspondence regarding Botswana, 17 Dec 1962-4 Aug 1980, n.d.
- Correspondence regarding Patrick Reardon's death, 21 Sept 1981-10 Dec 1981, n.d.
Folder 2
Personal documents 30 Aug 1950-31 Dec 1981
- Birth certificate of Timothy John Reardon, 30 Aug 1950 (photocopy)
- Identity cards of Margaret Reardon, 7 Feb 1953-1 Jun 1961
- Driving licences and certificates of competence of Patrick Reardon, 17 Aug 1953-31 Dec 1981
- Driving licence and certificate of competence of Margaret Reardon, 24 Jun 1955-9 May 1961
- Residence permit of Patrick Reardon, 23 Mar 1962
- Residence permit of Margaret Reardon, 23 Mar 1962
Folder 3
Papers relating to Patrick Reardon's postings 26 Jul 1940-21 Apr 2008, n.d.
- References and personal statements, 26 Jul 1940-3 Feb 1971, n.d.
- Application for appointment to the Colonial Service, 1952
- Termination of employment and letter relating to, 9 Jun 1952-24 Sep 1952
- Letter of appointment as District Officer (Cadet) in the Colonial Administrative Service, 5 Aug 1953
- Offer of transfer to Bechuanaland Protectorate and travel arrangements, 12 Oct 1960-1 Dec 1960
- Circular and telegrams announcing promotion to Permanent Secretary, 5 Feb 1965-6 Feb 1965
- Adminstrative correspondence relating to appointment as Governor Designate of the British Virgin Islands, 3 Jun 1981-14 Sep 1981
- Correspondence relating to posting history, 21 Apr 2008
Folder 4
Papers relating to 19th Independence Anniversary of Eritrea 30 Apr 2010-16 Aug 2010
- Invitation to Independence Day event, May 2010
- Slide description and notes (2 copies), May 2010
- Statements and speeches, 9 May 2010-24 May 2010
- Independence Day programme (2 copies, one with notes), 24 May 2010
- Correspondence with the Eritrean Ambassador T. Gerhatu, 30 Apr 2010-16 Aug 2010
Folder 5
Pamphlets and leaflets 28 Jun 1941-2010
- Memorandum on direct taxes, agricultural dues and tributes of native tribes in Eritrea., 28 Jun 1941
- Occupied Enemy Territory Administration. Eritrea. Deliberation of the Mayor of Cheren, 27 May 1942
- Field Service Copy Book 1938, 1943-1944
- Government of Eritrea. Events in connection with the visit of Their Imperial Majesties, the Emperor and Empress of Ethiopia to Eritrea from 4th to 15th October 1952.
- Gilbert Islands Information, May 1976
- Pamphlets and covering letter from Botswana National Archives & Records Services, 2005-2010
Folder 6
Circulars, news cuttings and news sections 20 Nov 1950-7 18 Nov 1976, n.d.
- Eritrean Daily News, 20 Nov 1950
- Extracts from government press circulars on events involving Patrick Reardon, 1965-1966
- Mafeking Mail and Botswana Guardian, no. 8955 (including special souvenir supplement), 7 Oct 1966
- Atoll Pioneer, no. 220, 18 Nov 1976
- news cutting, n.d.
Folder 7
Ephemera 1945-23 Sep 1981, n.d.
- Map of Asmara, 1945
- Invitations and calling cards, 26 Jul 1959-3 Oct 1966, n.d.
- Order of memorial service for Patrick Reardon, 23 Sep 1981
- Christmas cards, n.d.
- Hand drawn map of 'Our territory' Tessenei District by Margaret Reardon, n.d.
- Typewritten summary of Gilbert Islands transition to self-government, n.d.
Dates
- Creation: 1940-2010
Extent
1 box (7 folders)
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Brit .Emp s. 602/1
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk