| Title |
Press cuttings and papers of Sir Oswald Raynor Arthur |
| Reference |
GBR/0115/RCMS 256
(former reference: Y3011XX) |
| Creator |
Arthur, Sir, Oswald Raynor, 1905-1973, Knight and colonial administrator |
| Covering Dates |
1951-circa 1982 |
| Extent and Medium |
1 box; paper; Mixed |
| Repository |
Cambridge University Library: Royal Commonwealth Society Library |
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| Content and context |
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Oswald Raynor Arthur (1905-1973) was born on 16 December 1905, and entered the Nigerian Political Service in 1928. He was transferred from Nigeria to Cyprus as an administrative officer in 1937, and was appointed Commissioner in 1947 and Chief Commissioner in 1948. He was Colonial Secretary in Bermuda, 1951-1954, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Falkland Islands, 1954-1957, and Governor and Commander in Chief of the Bahamas from 1957 until his retirement in 1960. He married Mary Elizabeth Spring Rice in 1935. Arthur lived in Sussex after his retirement, and died on 4 December 1973.
Cuttings and a few other papers regarding Sir Arthur and his family, the Royal Family, Bermuda and the Falkland Islands.
Presented by Lady Arthur, 1981, or photocopied by the R.C.S. Librarian.
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Access and Use
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Please cite as Cambridge University Library: Royal Commonwealth Society Library, Press cuttings and papers of Sir Oswald Raynor Arthur, RCMS 256 |
| Further information |
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The R.C.S. Photograph Collection includes photographs and slides relating to the career of Sir O.R. Arthur, Y3011XX.
Photograph catalogue, no. 3. Indexed
This collection level description was created by RAS using information from the original typescript catalogue.
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| Index Terms |
| Bermuda |
| Europe |
| United Kingdom |
| Arthur, Sir Oswald Raynor (1905-1973) Knight and colonial administrator |
| RCS/RCMS 256 contains: |
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1
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The illness of King George VI. A cutting from the 'Bermuda royal gazette'.
1 plastic sleeve; Printed. |
24 Sep. 1951 |
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2
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Bermuda Caledonian Society. An undated cutting showing a group, including Mr and Mrs Arthur, at the Society's St Andrew's Day Ball.
1 plastic sleeve; Printed. |
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3
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Christmas choral events. A cutting from the 'Mid-ocean news' describing St John's Pembroke service of Nine Lessons and Carols, with choirs directed by Mrs Arthur. There is also a report of the same event from the 'Bermuda royal gazette', 29 December 1951, and a letter of thanks for donations to the Bermuda Sailors Home from Christmas Choral events, taken from the 'Mid-ocean news', 31 December 1951.
1 plastic sleeve; Printed. |
1951 |
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4
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Admiralty House Choir. A cutting from the 'Mid-ocean news' showing the choir, directed by Mrs Arthur, at the Officers' Club.
1 plastic sleeve; Printed. |
4 Jan. 1952 |
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5
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Bermuda police. A cutting showing a unit of the police marching past the Governor.
1 plastic sleeve; Printed. |
Jan. 1952 |
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6
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Elizabethan fair. A cutting from the 'Bermuda royal gazette'.
1 plastic sleeve; Printed. |
5 Feb. 1952 |
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7
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Queen Elizabeth arriving at Clarence House. A cutting from 'The Daily Telegraph'.
1 plastic sleeve; Printed. |
Feb. 1952 |
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8
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Memorial service for George VI. The order of service at Bermuda Cathedral, 15 February 1952, 9 pages.
1 pamphlet; Printed. |
1952 |
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9
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Transatlantic race yachts. A cutting with pictures of five yachts in the race from Bermuda to Britain.
1 plastic sleeve; Printed. |
July 1952 |
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10
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Visit to Bermuda of Caroline and Thomas Arthur. Cuttings from the 'Bermuda royal gazette' and the 'Mid-ocean news' on the Arthurs' visit and return to England.
1 plastic sleeve; Printed. |
July 1952-Sep. 1952 |
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11
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Appointment as Falklands Governor. A cutting from 'The Times' on Sir O.R. Arthur's appointment to the Falkland Islands and as C.M.G.
1 plastic sleeve; Printed. |
Aug. 1953 |
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12
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Opening of Bermuda Parliament. A cutting from the 'Bermuda royal gazette'.
1 plastic sleeve; Printed. |
22 Oct. 1953 |
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13
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Royal Visit to Bermuda. A copy of a report from 'The Bermudian', January 1954, on the visit of 14 November 1953.
24 pages; Photocopy. |
circa 1981 |
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14
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Visit of Churchill to Bermuda. A copy of a report from 'The Bermudian', January 1954, on the visit of Sir Winston Churchill and other world leaders to Bermuda, December 1953.
3 pages; Photocopy. |
circa 1981 |
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15
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Visit of Churchill to Bermuda. 'Bermuda makes modern history', an extract from 'Life', 14 December 1953, pp. 24-28, on the visit of Sir Winston Churchill and other world leaders to Bermuda, December 1953.
1 plastic sleeve; Printed. |
1953 |
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16
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Royal Visit to Bermuda. An edition of 'The Bermudian' covering the visit in November 1953.
1 pamphlet; Printed. |
Jan. 1954 |
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17
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Proceedings of the C-in-C. A copy of a typed report of the proceedings of the Commander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station, February 1955, paragraphs 23-31, covering the visit to the Falkland Islands, 20-23 February 1955.
2 pages; Photocopy. |
circa 1981 |
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18
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Arthur on H.M.S. 'Vidal'. A cutting from the 'Nassau guardian' showing Sir O.R. Arthur inspecting men on his arrival at Nassau.
1 plastic sleeve; Printed. |
1 Apr. 1957 |
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19
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Prince Philip in the Bahamas. A cutting from the 'Miami news' with five photographs of Prince Philip's visit.
1 folder; Printed. |
27 Apr. 1959 |
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20
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Page from 'Expedition south'. A copy of p. 13 relating to Sir O.R. Arthur.
1 page; Photocopy. |
circa 1981 |
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21
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Page from 'Of ice and men'. A copy of p. 147 relating to Sir O.R. Arthur.
1 page; Photocopy. |
circa 1982 |
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22
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Photograph envelope. An envelope, formerly containing photographs, depicting 'The camera store: David Knudsen', Bermuda, undated.
1 envelope; Printed. |
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