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J. H. F. Williams (Indian Police) Collection: Views in the North East Frontier tracts,...
Catalogue reference: Photo 492
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- Photo 492
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Title (The name of the record)
- J. H. F. Williams (Indian Police) Collection: Views in the North East Frontier tracts, Assam. Photographer(s): Williams, John Howard Fry.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1930s-1940s
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Description (What the record is about)
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Collection of loose prints. The majority are views in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh including studies of Abors; police work; political officers in the field; topographical views; views at the North East Frontier and rural life. There are also portraits of Burmese Police officers on duty during the Second World War. The majority of photographs are by John Howard Fry Williams, MBE, who served in the Indian Police (Assam), 1935-47. The copyright is claimed by The Indian Police (UK) Association.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- British Library: Asian and African Studies
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Language (The language of the record)
- Not applicable
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 284 items.
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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
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Unrestricted. Appointment Required to view these records. Please consult Asian and African Studies Print Room staff.
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Immediate source of acquisition (When and where the record was acquired from)
- Presented by Mrs Felicity Williams, 30.08. 1978, via the Indian Police (UK) Association.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Dimensions: 59 mm x 59 mm to 160 mm x 211 mm.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/ee078e7b-6aa7-4707-91ed-a5dd04fe2de6/
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J. H. F. Williams (Indian Police) Collection: Views in the North East Frontier tracts, Assam. Photographer(s): Williams, John Howard Fry.