Special File

Component identifier:

Subseries 7-3

Content Summary:

The 'Special File' sequence comprises several files of research notes probably separated out from Braga's 'A to Z' due to their size. Most of these notes were compiled in the 1930s apart from a sequence on notes on events in Macau during World War II.

The Macau files contain notes on the history of Macau, together with a lengthy article on many aspects of Macau's geographical situation, population, economy, government and religion. The newspaper files feature a detailed review of the Macau press from the early 19th century until the early 20th century, as well as notes on newspapers in Hong Kong, Portugal and elsewhere. The remaining 'Special File' topics relate to Malacca, Hong Kong and the artist George Chinnery, the latter possibly dating from Braga's work in assisting with research for an exhibition of Chinnery's paintings in Hong Kong (date unknown).

[9 files]

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)

Contents

Access and use