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Hawley collection... Hawley collection, 1958-1981


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  • 2001/322
  • This collection consists of 47 rolls of film of various lengths, reflecting Sir Donald Hawley's career and travels as a colonial diplomat and lawyer. The earlier films show his time in the Trucial States (United Arab Emirates) and include visits around the area, both official and unofficial. There are shots of ceremonies including the celebration of Eid, ceremonial dances, the recognition of Sheikh Rashid Bin Said as Ruler of Dubai, and scenes showing dignitaries and the Trucial Oman Scouts. The following films show similar scenes in Muscat and Oman generally, where Hawley held office as British Ambassador. These films include footage of Oman National Day celebrations, visits and parades, and tours around the country. Remaining films cover Hawley's time in Eqypt and Iraq, with footage of visits to many archaeological sites. There are also a number of reels showing scenes in Malaysia, recording Hawley's last posting overseas. The footage is interspersed with family and domestic scenes, such as the marriage of Donald Hawley to Ruth Howes, and shots of their children in various countries and settings. Several holidays also feature, such as trips toTuscany and Cyprus. 19 of the 47 films have been digitised.
  • 1958-1981
  • Trucial States
  • United Arab Emirates
  • UK
  • Oman
  • Iraq
  • Egypt
  • Malaysia
  • Pakistan
  • Italy
  • Cyprus
  • 47 films
  • Open
  • None
  • Collection
  • Papers of Sir Donald Hawley are held at Durham University Library, Archives and Special Collections (ref. GB-0033-HAW)
  • Sir Donald Hawley
  • Sir Donald Hawley KCMG MBE (22 May 1921–31 January 2008) was a soldier, lawyer, administrator and author, but will be remembered for his accomplishments as a diplomat. He spent much of his working life in colonial political service. Hawley was educated at Radley School, Oxfordshire, then at New College, Oxford, where he studied Law. During WW2 he served with the Royal Artillery in Sudan, and in 1944 joined the Sudan Political Service, then later the Sudan Judiciary of the High Court in Khartoum. After his stay in Sudan, Hawley began working as an overseas Political Agent in the Trucial States (United Arab Emirates) based in Dubai (1958-1962), then moved to Cairo as Head of Chancery (1962-1965). This was followed by a two-year posting in Lagos (1965-1967). After a sabbatical at Durham University which was cut short, Hawley was posted to Baghdad in 1968 as Commercial Counsellor, at a time when Britain was resuming relations with Iraq. Between 1971 and 1975, he served as the first British ambassador to Oman. He spent the last four years of his service as High Commissioner to Malaysia from 1977 to 1981. Within the Hawley film collection, his stays within Dubai and Muscat in Oman stand as the most prominent of his recorded visits, alongside his time in Baghdad and Malaysia. His family feature large in his films. Hawley married Ruth Howes, a notable presence within the footage, in 1964, after meeting her in Cairo. They had three daughters (Sarah, Caroline and Susan) and one son (Christopher). Hawley was awarded an MBE (Member of Order of British Empire) in 1955, CMG (Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George) in 1970, and knighted KCMG in 1978 (Knight Commander of St Michael and St George). Following retirement, Sir Donald and Lady Hawley lived in Little Cheverell, Wiltshire, where he wrote a number of books, including several on the Sudan and a history of Little Cheverell. Sir Donald Hawley died in 2008.

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Hawley Collection 1: U.A.E. including Dubai scenes Hawley Collection 2: Hawking, Agriculture and Mining in Trucial States Hawley Collection 3: Trucial States 1958-1961 Hawley Collection 4: Trucial States, 1961 Hawley Collection 5: Dubai and the UK, 1959/60 Hawley Collection 6 : Trucial States, 1958/1959 Hawley Collection 7: Trucial States, 1959 Hawley Collection 8: Trucial States, 1958-61 Hawley Collection 9: Trucial States and life in Dubai, 1960-61 Hawley Collection 10: Scenes in Muscat and at the British Embassy, 1971 Hawley Collection 11: Oman, 1972 Hawley Collection 12: Oman, 1972-73 Hawley Collection 13: Oman and Tuscany, 1972-73 Hawley Collection 14: Oman, Tuscany, and West Pulridge, 1972-73 Hawley Collection 15: Oman, 1974 Hawley Collection 16: Oman and West Pulridge, 1974-75 Hawley Collection 17: Historical sites in Iraq and Iran, 1968-69 Hawley Collection 18: Visit to Iraq, 1968-71 Hawley Collection 19: Visit to Iraq, 1968-71 Hawley Collection 20: Visit to Egypt including Sinai, 1963-64 Hawley Collection 21: Pakistan, UK and Malaysia, 1979 Hawley Collection 22: Malaysia,1980 Hawley Collection 23: Hawley Family in Lagos, Cyprus and West Pulridge, 1965-1967 Hawley Collection 24: Family at Durham, West Pulridge and in Iraq, 1967-1969 Hawley Collection 25: Family Life in and around Baghdad, 1969-70 Hawley Collection 26: Baghdad, Cyprus, St Moritz, West Pulridge, 1969-71 Hawley Collection 27: The Hawleys' Wedding at Charmouth, 1964 Hawley Collection 28: Hawley family at Stag Wood and Cricket St Thomas Hawley Collection 29: Hawley family in Shropshire, Fareham, and Charmouth Hawley collection 30: Stag Wood Hawley Collection 31: Scenes in Egypt, early 1960s Hawley Collection 32: River Tigris in Baghdad, Iraq Hawley Collection 33: Unidentified footage Hawley Collection 34: Malaysia 1977-81 Hawley Collection 35: Nepal Hawley collection 36: Malacca, Spring 1979 Hawley collection 37: Scenes in Malaysia, 1978 Hawley Collection 38: Scenes at Trengganu, 1978 Hawley collection 39: Malaysia Hawley collection 40: Malaysia Hawley collection 41: Malaysia Hawley collection 42: Malaysia Hawley Collection 43: Brunei Hawley collection 44: Brunei Hawley collection 45: Malaysia Hawley collection 46: Malaysia Hawley collection 47: Malaysia