John Smith Collection: 6: Gilbert & Ellice Islands/ New Zealand /Britten - Norman Islands.

This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2003/101/006).

Synopsis

1: Marriage of Governor's PA & ADC (Islanders)

2: New Zealand family footage. 3: Official tours with welcoming ceremonies, dancing & beach scenes - Tuvalu, Viatupu & the Britten - Norman Islands.

4: Collecting & making Toddy.

Production / Donor Details: John Smith began his career in the Colonial Service in Nigeria. He was the Course Supervisor running 1 year Administrative Training Courses for future Administrative Officers at the Institute of Administration in Zaria, Nigeria in the early 1960s. The first four films in teh collection records training courses 4 and 5. He was later Governor of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands for 5 years in the 1970s. In 2003 he became President of the Friends of the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum.

 

Titles

  • John Smith Collection: 6: Gilbert & Ellice Islands/ New Zealand /Britten - Norman Islands. (Archive)
Series Title:
John Smith Collection
 

Technical Data

Year:
1961
Running Time:
20 minutes.
Film Gauge (Format):
Super 8mm VHS
Sound:
Mute
Footage:
200 ft.
 

Production Credits

Production Details
See synopsis