Edward Jacomb diaries and papers
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- Jacomb, Edward (1881-1960) barrister and doctor
TitleEdward Jacomb diaries and papers
Reference codeMS894
Datec1881-1960
Scope and ContentThe collection includes 64 volumes of typescript diary of his life and work, particularly of his time spent in the New Hebrides (now Vanuatu) from 1907. Also "Successful failure", typescript volumes of autobiography. Deposit also includes letters and photographs.
NotesPlease note that references MS894/11/1-2, 12 are old references MS894/B.
Conditions governing accessOpen for research although at least 48 hours’ notice is required.
Extent3 boxes (also 64 volumes)
Finding aidsA pdf list is attached to this description.
Related files
The Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Australian National University holds the microfilm of Stober, W.E. (Ed.), Isles of Disenchantment: The Fletcher / Jacomb Correspondence, letters exchanged between R.J. Fletcher and Edward Jacomb, 1913-1921.The British Friends of Vanuatu has access to a wealth of Jacomb-related material and are happy to share information with others researching the background to Jacomb's time in the anglo-french Condominium of the New Hebrides.
Level of descriptionfonds