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Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), 1936-1939

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  1. (fols. 1-4) Statement of Policy of the Rhodesia Labour Party, n.d.
  2. (fol. 5) draft for a Question in the House by Creech Jones on the constitution of Southern Rhodesia and indigenous rights, n.d.
  3. (fols. 6-37) notes by Creech Jones used for his speeches and Questions in the House on segregation policy, Orders in Council, the Pass Law and prostitution, and the constitution in Southern Rhodesia; also, some newspaper cuttings on these matters, [1936]
  4. (fols. 38-45) two cyclostyled copies of a pamphlet published by the London Group on African Affairs entitled 'Southern Rhodesia, The Natives, Registration Bill 1936', 1936
  5. (fols. 46-50) copy of the Native Registration Act Annotated by Creech Jones, 1936
  6. (fols. 51-56) 'Memorandum on projected legislation affecting the Rights and Liberties of Africans in Southern Rhodesia and Kenya'; pamphlet published by the London Group on African Affairs; the second part being the printed version of fols. 38-45, 1936
  7. (fols. 57-58) letter from H.J. Cook, Town Clerk of Bulawayo, to the Secretary of the Management Board, Enkeldoorn, and forwarded to Creech Jones by Arthur Shearly Cripps, on the effects of the Native Registration Bill, 5 Mar 1936
  8. (fols. 59-77) memorandum sent by W.M. Macmillan to MacDonald on 'Native Legislation in Southern Rhodesia', with a typescript copy of the Registration Act, 23 Mar 1936
  9. (fol. 78) Manchester Guardian, letter to the Editor by Norman Leys on 'Native Legislation in Southern Rhodesia', 22 Mar [1936]
  10. (fols. 79-82) three letters from Macmillan to Creech Jones attributing the London Group pamphlet to McGregor and mentioning his own activities in relation to Lugard and Kenya, the Colonial Office situation and the Press, developments in the Southern Rhodesian (Zimbabwean) legislation matter, and pressure that should be brought to bear on MacDonald, 23 May-3 Jun 1936
  11. (fols. 82-87) letter from MacDonald to Creech Jones enclosing the official report of the second reading of the Native Pass Bill in the Legislative Assembly, 17 Jun 1936
  12. (fol. 88) [The Times] article on 'The Future of the Rhodesias', n.d.
  13. (fol. 89) News Review, article on the implications regarding prostitution in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) on the passing of the Native Pass Law, 18 Jun 1936
  14. (fol. 90) letter from J.L. [Julius Lewin] to Creech Jones about the newspaper cutting (fol. 89) and suggesting that he ask MacDonald to approve the act before the debate on his salary, 21 Jun 1936
  15. (fols. 91-94) drafts of Questions on Rhodesia for Creech Jones to ask in the House, n.d.
  16. (fol. 95) letter from Lewin to Creech Jones asking if he could obtain a copy of the White Paper stating the proposed amendments to the Southern Rhodesian Constitution presented to the Rhodesian Parliament on 2 Jun, 24 Jun 1936
  17. (fol. 96) oral reply to a Question in the House by Creech Jones on the number of indigenous people convicted under the Pass Laws since 1923, 23 Jun 1936
  18. (fol. 97) letter from Creech Jones to MacDonald about Creech Jones's objections to the Native Pass Ordinance extension relating to people classified as 'half-castes', 25 Jun 1936
  19. (fol. 98) Hansard, oral reply to a Question in the House by Creech Jones on the Native Registration Bill, suggesting because of its injustice the Royal Assent should be withheld, 30 Jun 1936
  20. (fol. 99) oral reply to a Question in the House by Creech Jones on the White Paper concerning the amendments to the Southern Rhodesian constitution, annotated by Creech Jones, 2 Jul 1936
  21. (fols. 100-105) letter from Roden Buxton to Creech Jones suggesting some Questions to be asked in the House on the Southern Rhodesian constitution, 22 Jul 1936
  22. (fols. 106-107) letter from A.B. Halstead to T. Johnson, MP, about his article in The Herald on the conditions under which prostitution would be permitted in mining compounds, 23 Jul 1936
  23. (fol. 108) oral reply to a Question in the House by Creech Jones on the Southern Rhodesian constitution and the Royal Assent, 29 Jul 1936
  24. (fols. 109-110) oral replies to three Questions in the House by Creech Jones on the powers of the High Commissioner regarding indigenous matters under the amendments to the constitution, 30 Jul 1936
  25. (fols. 111-114) The Catholic Citizen, article on the 'Native Registration Act', 15 Sep 1936
  26. (fol. 115) [Manchester Guardian] article on the Pass Laws, n.d.
  27. (fol. 116) letter from Julius Lewin to Creech Jones as cover note to item 1, Dec 1936
  28. (item 1) Journal of the Royal Empire Society, report of Sir Herbert Stanley's speech to the Nov Assembly on 'The Common Roll and Native Franchise', following Lugard's address on 'Some Colonial Problems', Dec 1936
  29. (fol. 117) draft of a Question in the House by Creech Jones on forced labour on the roads in the Mashonaland District (Zimbabwe)
  30. (fol. 118) West Africa, article on the work of Arthur Shearly Cripps about the Mashonaland (Zimbabwe) roads, 12 Dec 1936
  31. (fol. 119) Manchester Guardian, letter to the Editor from Julius Lewin on the 'Franchise Law in Southern Rhodesia', 21 Dec 1936
  32. (fols. 120-122) letter from MacDonald to Creech Jones about the Southern Rhodesia Sedition Act and the impracticability of disallowing the law of a self-governing colony, 24 Dec 1936
  33. (fol. 123) letter from Charles Roden Buxton to Creech Jones intended to accompany suggestions for his coming meeting with MacDonald, 22 Jan 1937
  34. (fol. 124) oral reply to a Question in the House by Creech Jones on mining licences for indigenous applicants in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), 9 Feb 1937
  35. (fol. 125) letter from Charles Roden Buxton to Creech Jones commenting on a Question in the House on indigenous representation (the letter was originally accompanied by some newspaper cuttings, which are possibly among those to be found at the end of this file), 12 Feb 1937
  36. (fol. 126) letter from Creech Jones to MacDonald about further points concerning native mining, 19 Feb 1937
  37. (fols. 127-131) correspondence between Creech Jones and D.D. Solomon, Honorary General Secretary of the British Commonwealth League, about their memorandum on legalised or tolerated concubinage under the Native Registration Act; a copy of the memorandum is included, Apr-May 1937
  38. (fol. 132) Manchester Guardian, letters to the Editor from Creech Jones and C.F. Andrews on 'Southern Rhodesia's Native Policy', 9 Apr 1937
  39. (fol. 133) copy of a letter from G.H. Walker, Labour MP, Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), to the Secretary of State for the Dominions about the government's reluctance to give Rhodesians direct control of their own affairs, 27 May 1937
  40. (fol. 134) letter from Attlee to Creech Jones about the need to establish contact with the Southern Rhodesian Labour Party to use it as a source of information, 17 Jun 1937
  41. (fol. 135) letter from Walker to Attlee offering to provide information, as well as about the resentment felt at the constant criticism of Rhodesian treatment of indigenous people, 4 Jun 1937
  42. (fol. 136) letter from Creech Jones to Walker about the responsibility of trusteeship, which included scrutiny of indigenous legislation and the need for responsibility to continue with Downing Street in the light of what had happened, 23 Jun 1937
  43. (fol. 137) letter from Hubert H. Hit (?) to P.J. Hitchcock, Workers' Travel Association, asking him to pass on a certain newspaper cutting to Creech Jones, 3 Jun 1937
  44. (fols. 138-140) correspondence between Sir John Harris and Creech Jones about a meeting between them and Roden Buxton to discuss their meeting with Godfrey Huggins and also about Huggins's policy towards indigenous communities when Creech Jones discussed the matter with him, 8-10 Jun 1937
  45. (fol. 141) letter from Roy McGregor to Creech Jones suggesting some points for the debate on the Dominions Vote concerning the taxation of boys of fourteen, 9 Jun 1937
  46. (fol. 142) letter from Creech Jones to Macmillan about his views on Rhodesian (Zimbabwean) policy following his talks with Huggins on the abolition of indigenous franchise, the establishment of native councils, and the relationship between the two Rhodesias (Zambia and Zimbabwe), 25 Jun 1937
  47. (fol. 143) draft of a Question in the House by Creech Jones on the Pass Laws, n.d.
  48. (fol. 144) letter from W. Benson, International Labour Organization (ILO), to Creech Jones, saying that he had no further suggestions as to what might be done on the Southern Rhodesian (Zimbabwean) amendments, 20 Dec 1937
  49. (fol. 145) East Africa and Rhodesia, article on 'Segregation as seen in the Salisbury Location Plan', 13 Jan 1938
  50. (fols. 146-149) memorandum on the case of James Mfazi concerning the destruction of a pass, 16 Feb 1938
  51. (fol. 150) East Africa and Rhodesia, report of Leonard Barnes's address to the New Fabian Research Bureau on 'Colonies', 3 Mar 1938
  52. (fols. 151-153) letter from MacDonald to Creech Jones about prosecutions of indigenous people for minor offences in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), with Creech Jones's reply, 16-18 Mar 1938
  53. (fol. 154) letter from MacDonald to Creech Jones acknowledging his letter on the hostel for indigenous people to be set up in Bulawayo, 7 Apr 1938
  54. (fols. 155-156) letter from Peter Nielson to Creech Jones about his book on the colour bar in South Africa, asking that a copy be sent to MacDonald, with Creech Jones's reply, 18 Aug-18 Sep 1938
  55. (fols. 157-158) letter from W.C. Hankinson, MacDonald's Private Secretary, to Creech Jones informing him that a Commission had been appointed to enquire into certain sales of indigenous cattle, with a copy of the Governor's authorisation, 7 Nov 1938
  56. (fol. 159) letter from John Harris to Creech Jones about the possibilities of the Commission, 17 Nov 1938
  57. (fols. 160-165) letter from S. Jolalapi, Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), to Creech Jones about the position in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), regarding segregation, expenditure on indigenous communities, medical aid, the law, and about the intelligence and standard of education of indigenous communities, 15 Nov 1938
  58. (fols. 166-167) part of a similar letter addressed to Lieut-Commander R.T.H. Fletcher, MP, 15 Nov 1938
  59. (fol. 168) reply to Jolalapi from [Fletcher], assuring him that men like Creech Jones were interested in the welfare of indigenous communities in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), 30 Nov 1938
  60. (fols. 169-174) letter from the Secretary of State to Creech Jones about the latter's Question in the House on mining permits to indigenous people; copies of this letter were circulated to Roden Buxton, Sir John Harris, and W.H. Mainwaring, 13 Jan 1939
  61. (fols. 175-176) covering note from Hankinson to Creech Jones intended to accompany a copy of the report of the Commission (appointed to enquire into certain sales of indigenous cattle), with Creech Jones's reply, 3 Feb 1939
  62. (fol. 177) letter from MacDonald's Secretary to Creech Jones promising information on indigenous land as soon as possible, 16 May 1939
  63. (fols. 178-182) correspondence between E.V. McGregor and Creech Jones about the information available on indigenous mining rights, possible publication of the facts, and about further information obtained, 18 May-14 Jun 1939
  64. (fol. 183) letter from McGregor to Creech Jones about possible action by the Labour Party over Amalgamation since Huggins was to visit England, 18 Jun 1939
  65. (fol. 184) The Times, article on the opening of the New Zambesi Bridge, 25 May 1939
  66. (fol. 185) The Times, letter from S.M. Lanigan-O'Keeffe, High Commissioner for Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), on indigenous communities in Rhodesia (Zambia and Zimbabwe); also, one from Alleyne Leechman on the colour bar, 8 Aug 1939
  67. (fols. 186-187) letter from Hankinson, for MacDonald to Creech Jones on mine ownership - that there were no mines registered under indigenous people's names, but none would be refused to anyone in a position to understand mining law and operate the mines, with Creech Jones's reply, 11-14 Aug 1939
  68. (fol. 188) The Times, letter to the Editor by H. Bertin, MP for Avondale, Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), on 'Natives and the Conciliation Act', 21 Aug 1939
  69. (fol. 189) draft of a letter to Huggins thanking him for granting an interview to members of the Labour Party Advisory Committee on Imperial Questions; also raising the question of exemptions for indigenous people under the Native Pass Consolidation Ordinance, n.d.

Dates

  • Creation: 1936-1939

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 332/22, folder 5

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