Diary, 1941-1945, written by Bevan while interned in Stanley Camp, Hong Kong, 1940-1945 and typed up in 1965 from his notes; with copy of Sweet Waters by Lieut. John Gibson on the surrender of Hong Kong by the Japanese, [fron] Blackwood Magazine, January 1946, and press cutting on the surrender.
Dates
- Creation: 20th century
Extent
22 ff.
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 359].
Shelfmark:
MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 359
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 747
Biographical / Historical
Mike Bevan was interned by the Japanese in Stanley Camp, Hong Kong, 1940-1945.
Other Finding Aids
The library holds a card index of all manuscript collections in its reading room.
Custodial History
The diary was in the possession of Mrs. Naomi Price, a fellow internee with Bevan. After her death, her niece authorised Mrs. Bernice Archer, a friend of Mrs. Price, to donate the diary to the library.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers were donated to the library by Mrs. Archer on 6th February 1993.
Subject
- Bevan | Mike | fl 1940-1945 (Person)
- Stanley Civilian Internment Camp (Organisation)
- Title
- Papers of Mike Bevan
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Paul Davidson
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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