Sir Robert Brown Black, Governor of Singapore, photographs with Uniformed Groups in Singapore, 1955-57 (HQ 90.2)

Collection

Identifier: HQ 90.2

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection includes four large black and white photographs of Sir Robert Brown Black as the Governor of Singapore with various uniformed groups in the British Colony of SIngapore, viz., the Boy Scouts (one photo, presentation of colors to the Singapore Scout Contingent), the St. John Ambulance Brigade (two photos, inspection of the female and the male members), and the Boys' Brigade (one phooto, at their annual review and display), taken during his governorship there, from 1955 to 1957.

Dates

Creation: 1955-57

Conditions Governing Access

Access to the scanned copies of these photos could be obtained through the Archivist for authorized personnel with demonstrated needs. Access to the physical photos will generally not be granted.

Conditions Governing Use

Restrictions exist regarding use and citations of these photographic images. Please consult Archival staff for further details.

Extent

4 Photographic Prints (In one archival folder. Scanned copies available for access only.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These photographs were originally issued by the Singapore Government Information Services, and were transferred to the Hong Kong Scout Archives from the Hong Kong Scout Association headquarters' backup storage.

Materials Specific Details

Brief captions of the photographs in English are available on the back of each photograph.

Condition Description

All four photos are in very good to excellent conditions. They have captions in pencil written on the back, as well as the Singapore Information Services stamp. Scanned copies of these photographs are available and the physical photos should be kept in secured storage and highly restrictive access.