Letter from Georgette Chen to the Chens, 8 October 1956

Reference Code

RC-SG09-GC.01.09-0050

Level of Description

Item

Title

Letter from Georgette Chen to the Chens, 8 October 1956

Creator(s)

Chen, Georgette

Dates

1956‐10‐08 (Date of Creation)

Scope and Content

In her letter to the Chens, Georgette shares that in the 12 days since her return, she's been busy attending to various tasks, including cleaning her house, attending parties, and spending time with friends who remark that although she lives in Singapore, her heart seems to be in Kuala Lumpur. She mentions receiving Pauline's parcel while baking with Mrs. Wong and her friend, noting that the dress may need some alterations. She updates them on attending Ahwei's birthday party, enjoying a good mah-jong session, and joining another party hosted by Dr. Loh at the Empress Restaurant. While writing the letter, Mr. Li paid her a visit. He's in better health and has extended an invitation for Georgette to have a chat with the Tunku in KL. Additionally, she mentions being invited by Sir Roland Russel to a convocation at the University of Malaya, indicating her plans to visit the Tunku during her trip. Georgette requests Pauline to make an appointment for her and telegram the response.

Languages

English

General Material Type

correspondence

Extent

1 page

Material Format

RCA-DP (Digital and Physical Archives)

People and organisations as subjects

Chen, Georgette

Loh, Cheng Chuan

Russel, Roland

Abdul Rahman, Tunku, Putra Al-Haj

Source of Acquisition or Transfer

The archive was donated by Lee Foundation to National Gallery Singapore Resource Centre

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