Sino-British Club of Hong Kong, 1947-1965

Component identifier:

Subseries 4-5

Content Summary:

The Sino-British Club of Hong Kong was established in c.1946 and officially incorporated in 1949, with the aim of promoting cultural and social relations between the various cultural communities of Hong Kong. Braga was a member of the Club, and in 1955 was elected Chair of the History Group. Other groups included Literature, Debating, Drama, Film, Chinese Culture and Music. In 1965 Braga was elected as the Club's Chair.

Papers in this subseries include a minute book for 1948-1959, the memorandum of association, correspondence, circulars and a typescript draft of Braga's talk 'Portugal's Day'. Correspondents include Peter Bishop, Brother Cassian, Herbert Clarke, Douglas Crozier, G.B. Endacott and D.G. Jeaffreson.

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Immediate source of acquisition:

The bulk of the Braga Collection (including manuscripts, pictures, maps, newspapers, serials, periodicals, monographs and ephemera) was purchased from J.M. Braga in 1966. The component held in the Manuscript Collection at MS 4300 appears to have been formally accessioned as the J.M. Braga Papers in 1975. Several small additions have been made since the original instalment of papers was received. Most of these additions were transfers to the Manuscripts Collection from other collection areas, including a file of newspaper cuttings in May 1975, a set of microfilm reels in 1984, a file of manuscript material in 1985, lists of the Braga Collection in 1994, and two files of assorted printed material and other papers in 2009. As well, several small additions have been made by members of the Braga family. In 1992, various Braga family members donated a copy of the eulogy and order of service for Augusta Braga's memorial service, and in 2002 Angela Braga donated photographs of medals and decorations awarded to J.P. Braga, together with photocopies of early writings of J.M. Braga and eulogies for J.M. Braga and his grandson Michael Braga.

Subjects:

History

Names:

Braga, J.M. (José Maria)

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