South Pacific Commission, 1956-1968

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Series 12

Content Summary:

In 1963 Forsyth's took a second term as Secretary-General with the South Pacific Commission. Forsyth saw this term as the fruition of his earlier work. It was during this time that changes were taking place with the move towards the 'de-colonisation' of the South Pacific Commission in the 1970s. Forsyth prepared policy papers on the future of the South Pacific Commission during this term, concluding that Pacific islanders would tire of the Commission if they were not given a direct share in decision making. This series contains personal and general correspondence, some Secretariat papers, review and policy papers and information bulletins.

The correspondents include Pat Ryan, Carlos Garcia Palacios, Carlton Skinner, John V. Scott, R.S. Swift, Gordon Greenwood and F.H. Corner.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The papers were donated to the Library in several small instalments during the 1970s and 1980s and one large instalment after Forsyth's death in March 1993.

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