Interregnum

Interregnum was a code word to be sent by London should it become necessary for the offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong to take over as the head offices of the firm in event of the serious disruption or complete elimination of the London office. The file contains correspondence on the transfer of auth...

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Order number: JSS Box 2063
Date(s) of creation: 17 May 1940-28 Mar 1941
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: JSS Box 2063
Summary: Interregnum was a code word to be sent by London should it become necessary for the offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong to take over as the head offices of the firm in event of the serious disruption or complete elimination of the London office. The file contains correspondence on the transfer of authority to the East and discusses the possible developments towards war with Japan in the East
Extent: 1
Access status: Open
Copyright: Copyright is owned by John Swire & Sons, Ltd, 59 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ
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Language: English
Finding aids: Paper handlist available
Format: Archive