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15th World Scout Jamboree, Alberta, Canada, 1983, documents, records, correspondences, etc. (HQ 99.4)

 Collection
Identifier: HQ 99.4

Content Description

This collection contains documents and files related to the Hong Kong Contingent to the XV World Scout Jamboree held in Alberta, Canada in 1983. They incl. general correspondences, meeting minutes, forms, circulars, pamphlets, publications, Jamboree bulletins, contingent organization charts and participant lists in one ring binder and two loose-leaf folders; as well as a separate folder containing details of all adult members who participated in the Jamboree Adult Saving Scheme.

Dates

  • Creation: 1982 - 1983

Conditions Governing Access

None on the general files, but access to the folder containing personal information of the Adult Saving Scheme requires demonstrated needs and written permission from the Archivist.

Conditions Governing Use

Conditions and restrictions on use and citation of the contents of these files exist. Please see notes under "Conditions governing access" and also consult with archival staff.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These files were part of the files belonging to Jerome Yeung, the former Chiet Scout Executive, which was held in backup storage of the Administration Branch and transferred to the Archives.

Materials Specific Details

Mostly in English,but some in Chinese or bilingual

Condition Description

Many forms and circulars printed locally on highly acidic papers suffer from heavy browning and foxing and are quite brittle, otherwise most documents are generally in good to very good conditions.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the SAHK Repository

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