World War, 1939-1945 - Diplomatic history

Date: 1943-1945, 1968-1970

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1346

Description: Comprises alphabetical list orf villages in Papua New Guinea, a PNG District Administration village directory, arranged under Districts and Sub-Districts (1968); Basic documents concerning the Japanese peace settlement; Cairo declaration (1943), Yalta agreements, Potsdam Declaration Jul 1945, President Truman's Directive to the Supreme Commander, Allied Powers 13 Aug 1945, proclamation of the Emperor 12 Aug 1945, instrument of Japan's surrender 2 Sep 1945, post-surrender directive for occupation and control of Japan, Moscow Communique 28 Dec 1945, proposed 25 year treaty on disarmament and demilitarisation of Japan Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: See http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/pambu. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 2011

Date: [1923-1944]

By: Great Britain. Consulate (Tahiti)

Reference: MS-Papers-6232

Description: Comprises files from the British Consulate office in Tahiti, mostly 1940-1942, relating to various problems with staff, the consul, other nationals, security and related matters, particularly with regard to World War II and the situation between the Vichy government and the Free French government Language - Some items in French, mostly with English translations Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - For an outline of the troubles experienced in Tahiti during the Vichy-Free French situation, see Bengt Danielsson's, `Moruroa, mon amour' pp18-21 (Pdnguin Books, 1974) (341.672 in Printed Collection) Arrangement: The files remain in their original order The files are compiled from papers removed from the British Consulate in Tahiti, presumably by one person, and have been through auction previous to the one where they were bought for the library Quantity: 18 folder(s). 0.23 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts Provenance: It is not known who abstracted these papers from the consulate's records; nor is it known who owned the papers prior to purchase through Bonham's in 1998

Date: [1920-1969]

From: Riddiford family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5714-061

Description: Comprises `Final report by...Sir Nevile Henderson...on the circumstances leading to the termination of his mission to Berlin 20 Sep 1939' (Cmd 6115); silver jubilee arrangements (1935); Auckland Catholic Education Trust history and constitution; New Zealand Association of Public Schools of Great Britain (1930-1931); clippings on Coates's death (1943); `A Call to youth', Mr Baldwin's address (1937); `The Tablet' (London) (v 197, no 5788, 28 Apr 1951); `Spectator' (27 Apr 1951); `NZ school journal' special issue on Prince of Wales' visit (1920); clippings on Bishop Gleeson, Hon Davies Ormond's will, Martinborough horse sale (1969), bush sickness, Harold Macmillan, soldier settlements, immigration and other farming matters; offprint on `NZ rhododendrons win hands down' (1955) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 18 Nov 1975 - 7 Jul 1976

By: McIntosh, Alister Donald Miles (Sir), 1906-1978

Reference: OHColl-0163/1

Description: Covers his career as secretary to War Cabinet, 1943-1945; Secretary of External Affairs, 1943-1966 and permanent head of Prime Minister's Department, 1943-1966 Venue - Wellington : 1976 Interviewer(s) - Professor F L Wood ; Mary Boyd Venue - Alexander Turnbull Library Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-1841. Search dates: 1975 - 1976

Date: 1942-1944

By: Pacific War Council

Reference: MS-Papers-2256

Description: Memoranda record deliberations of Council, Apr 1942-Jan 1944. Includes copies of related correspondence and documents Pacific War Council established April 1942. Chaired by President Roosevelt with representatives of Great Briatain, Netherlands, China, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand represented by Minister in Washington, Walter Nash Quantity: 5 folder(s) (268 leaves). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts (photocopies)