Derwent Collection Papers
Scope and Contents
The Derwent Collection Papers consist of articles, manuscripts, photographic copies, prints, and negatives that are directly related to the Derwent Collection which includes 332 items of prints, maps, original art and photographs, created by Western professional and amateur artists and photographers from the 16th to 20th centuries. These works document the scenery, landmarks and social life in China, mostly Macau. The Derwent Collection Papers complement the books and art works of the Derwent Collection which were catalogued and added to the Special Collections and Archives of the Library. The records consist of information on Macau and Hong Kong history and photographic copies of the art works in the Derwent Collection.
- Geographic coverage
- Macau, Hong Kong
- Types of documents
- Articles, book chapters, clippings, correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, prints, negatives
Dates
- 1897-1999, undated
Extent
0.8 Linear Feet (2 document cases)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
These papers are arranged in two series: I. Paper records; II. Prints, photographic copies & negatives. The records’ original arrangement was by and large retained. The folders are now arranged alphabetically by subject and document type (i.e. correspondence, manuscripts, etc.) and then chronologically within each type of document classification. The overall arrangement of the collection was provided by the archivist while most of the folder titles were provided by Mr. Cuthbertson. Duplicates of articles were not included in the collection.
Custodial History
The original owner of the Derwent Collection is Mr. Brian Cuthbertson who was a journalist and serious art collector.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mr. Brian Cuthbertson donated the Derwent Collection of prints, maps, photographs, original works of art, books, etc. to the Library in 2005. The materials of these Derwent Collection Papers were transferred to the Special Collections & Archives on March 28, 2006.
- Author
- Irene Wong
- Date
- December 24, 2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the HKBU Special Collections Repository
Special Collections & Archives
AML 405, L4, Au Shue Hung Memorial Library,
Hong Kong Baptist University
34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong
(852) 3411-5937
libarc@hkbu.edu.hk