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Finding Aid - The Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds (F0660)

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Table of contents

Summary information ...... 5 Administrative history / Biographical sketch ...... 5 Scope and content ...... 6 Arrangement ...... 6 Notes ...... 6 Access points ...... 7 Collection holdings ...... 7 F0660-2014-022/001(1), Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements (2011-2012) ...... 7 F0660-2014-022/001(2), Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements (2010-2011) ...... 7 F0660-2014-022/001(3), Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements (2007-2008) ...... 8 F0660-2014-022/001(4), Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements (2006-2007) ...... 8 F0660-2014-022/001(5), Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements (2005-2006) ...... 8 F0660-2014-022/001(6), Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements (2004-2005) ...... 9 F0660-2014-022/001(7), Charity audit (1998-2001) ...... 9 F0660-2014-022/001(8), GWA (C) wind-up : secretary's file (2003) ...... 9 F0660-2014-022/001(9), Brief submitted to the Standing Committee on External Affairs & National Defence (1977) ...... 10 F0660-2014-022/001(10), GWA (C) meeting minutes, reports, budgets, addresses (1980-1982) ...... 10 F0660-2014-022/001(11), Gurkha Welfare Appeal brochure (1974) ...... 11 F0660-2014-022/001(12), Re: appointment to the Order of Canada (2003) ...... 11 F0660-2014-022/001(13), Registration of Area Welfare Centres : (1995) ...... 12 F0660-2014-022/001(14), "CEDAR" (Nepal) annual report (1977-1978) ...... 12 F0660-2014-022/001(15), Review of the activities of (Canada) in Nepal (1982) ...... 12 F0660-2014-022/001(16), Annual general meeting of The Gurkha Welfare Trust (Canada) (1979-1980) ...... 13 F0660-2014-022/001(17), "McManus file" 1975 : General G. Kitchings (Chairman) file (1972-1975) ...... 13 F0660-2014-022/002(1), Gurkha Welfare Scheme Nepal : director's annual report (2003-2004) ...... 14 F0660-2014-022/002(2), Canadian Appeal Patrons correspondence (1974) ...... 14 F0660-2014-022/002(3), GWA(C) Nepal programme reports (1979-1988) ...... 15 F0660-2014-022/002(4), Appeal patrons and helpers (1970-1971) ...... 15 F0660-2014-022/002(5), Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) annual report (1987-1988) ...... 15

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 2 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds F0660-2014-022/002(6), Annual audited financial statements (Coopers & Lybrand, auditors) (1975-1997) ...... 16 F0660-2014-022/002(7), Miscellaneous documents and the 1988 Dharan earthquake etc. (1986-1988) ...... 16 F0660-2014-022/002(8), Submission for funding from CIDA (1993) ...... 17 F0660-2014-022/002(9), Annual meeting minutes of the Gurkha Welfare Fund Council (2003-2004) ...... 17 F0660-2014-022/002(10), G.W.F. Council A.G.M. reports for meeting (2003) ...... 18 F0660-2014-022/002(11), Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts (2011) ...... 18 F0660-2014-022/002(12), Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts (2010) ...... 18 F0660-2014-022/002(13), Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts (2009) ...... 19 F0660-2014-022/002(14), Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts (2007-2008) ...... 19 F0660-2014-022/002(15), Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts (2005-2006) ...... 20 F0660-2014-022/002(16), Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts (2004-2005) ...... 20 F0660-2014-022/002(17), Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts (2003-2004) ...... 20 F0660-2014-022/003(1), Gurkha Welfare Trust annual review (2004, 2006) ...... 21 F0660-2014-022/003(2), Britain-Nepal Medical Trust annual report (2009) ...... 21 F0660-2014-022/003(3), GWA(UK) newsletters (2001-2004) ...... 21 F0660-2014-022/003(4), "Allies" calendar (1987) ...... 22 F0660-2014-022/003(5), Postcards : Subadar-Major Gurung Gurkha and others (after 1973) ...... 22 F0660-2014-022/003(6), The (1994) ...... 23 F0660-2014-022/003(7), Cloth hat and flag of Nepal (after 1973) ...... 23 F0660-2014-022/003(8), Photographs : Warrior's Day with guest Field Marshall John Harding (1973) ...... 23 F0660-2014-022/003(9), Photographs : Gurkha parade, Exhibition Place, Toronto (1973) ...... 24 F0660-2014-022/003(10), Photographs : Gurkha parade and celebration, Exhibition Place, Toronto (1973) ...... 24 F0660-2014-022/003(11), Photographs : Gurkha Welfare Appeal fundraising ([197-]) ...... 25 F0660-2014-022/003(12), Photographs : Gurkha Welfare Appeal event (1973) ...... 25 F0660-2014-022/003(13), Postcards : Nepal ([after 1973]) ...... 26 F0660-2014-022/003(14), Souvenirs for sale ([197-]) ...... 26 F0660-2014-022/003(15), "To a Gurkha" poem and Rosa H. McDonald drawing ([after 1973]) ...... 26 F0660-2014-022/003(16), Photographs : R.B. Limbu V.C. (1978) ...... 27 F0660-2014-022/003(17), Photograph : medals (1978) ...... 27 F0660-2014-022/003(18), Photographs : Karnabahajur Rana (1979) ...... 28 F0660-2014-022/003(19), Photographs : meeting of the Victoria branch (1973-1977) ...... 28 F0660-2014-022/004(1), Photo album (1973-1994) ...... 29 F0660-2014-022/004(2), Tourism maps and brochures : Nepal (1974-1992) ...... 29 York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 3 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds F0660-2014-022/004(3), Completion report on GWA(C) misc. project at Pokhara station by Ltd. (QGO) Upendrabahadur Gurung Ex QCE (2001) ...... 30 F0660-2014-022/004(4), Completion report on ex-servicemen's rest house project at Dharan (Dharamsala) (1999) ...... 30 F0660-2014-022/004(5), Special project at ex-servicemen's rest house (Dharamsala) in Dharam (1999) ...... 31 F0660-2014-022/004(6), GWA (Canada) project photos of AWCs (2000) ...... 31 F0660-2014-022/004(7), Road project at AWC Dharan and other Welfare Centres (1995-1999) ...... 31 F0660-2014-022/004(8), Dharan Blind School (1997) ...... 32 F0660-2014-022/004(9), Visit Report : Dharan Blind School (1997) ...... 32 F0660-2014-022/004(10), Photographs : Area Welfare Centres : exteriors ([199-?]) ...... 33 F0660-2014-022/004(11), Photographs : AWC Kaski and UK meeting (2002) ...... 33 F0660-2014-022/004(12), Photographs : AWC Gulmi, Miyagdi and Rapti (2000) ...... 34 F0660-2014-022/005(1), Completion report on Blind School Dharan (1998) ...... 34 F0660-2014-022/005(2), AWC Khotang, Rumjatar, Diktel et al. ([199-?]) ...... 35 F0660-2014-022/005(3), AWC Dharan, Palpa, Chitwan, et al. ([199-?]) ...... 35 F0660-2014-022/005(4), Photographs : water projects in Nepal (1984-2004) ...... 35 F0660-2014-022/005(5), Special project at blind school in Dharan (circa 1998) ...... 36 F0660-2014-022/005(6), Campaign medals awarded to Gurkha regiments (1987) ...... 36 F0660-2014-022/005(7), Booklets and publications re: Gurkha history (1973-1992) ...... 37 F0660-2014-022/005(8), 1st battalion the 22nd (CHESHIRE) regiment : 1984 Himalayan Expedition Report (1984) ...... 37 F0660-2014-022/005(9), The Gurkha Brigade in the Great War (1914-1920) (1991) ...... 38 F0660-2014-022/005(10), Order of Battle of Gurkha Units, 1940-1946 (1990) ...... 38 F0660-2014-022/005(11), "Britain and Her : The Welfare Behind the Warfare" (1984-1985) ...... 38 F0660-2014-022/005(12), Medals for Jagbahadur Pun and Budebal Rana ([after 1973]) ...... 39 F0660-2014-022/005(13), Video cassettes : Kukri drills and "Gurkhas of Nepal" (1983) ...... 39 F0660-2014-022/006(1), CBC Fifth Estate documentary : U-matic (1986) ...... 40 F0660-2014-022/006(2), Gurkha lapel pins ([after 1973]) ...... 40 F0660-2014-022/006(3), Maj. Michael Burke plaque ([after 1973]) ...... 40 F0660-2014-022/006(4), Visit to Nepal (1986) ...... 41 F0660-2014-022/006(5), GWA(C) archive material from the Secretary's files (1975-1989) ...... 41 F0660-2014-022/007(1), Large print photographs : Nepal ([after 1973]) ...... 42 F0660-2014-022/007(2), Photograph : British Gurkha ex-servicemen and family association rest home executive committee (1996) ...... 42 F0660-2014-022/007(3), Maps of Nepal (1974-2004) ...... 42

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Summary information

Repository: York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Title: The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds ID: F0660 Date: 1970-2014, predominant 1973-2004 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.81 m of textual records 1417 photographs 11 maps 22 objects 3 video cassettes Note [generalNote]: File titles have been supplied by the archivist, based on content.

Administrative history / Biographical sketch

Note The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) was a government registered charitable organization in operation between 1973 and 2004. GWA(C) was the Canadian branch of Gurkha Welfare Trust, based in the . These organizations, with the Gurkha Welfare Trust (USA) and the Kadoorie Agricultural Aid Association (KAAA), constituted the international Gurkha Welfare Scheme (GWS). The Gurkha Welfare Trust was established to provide for the welfare of retired Gurkha soldiers and their dependents living in poverty in Nepal. Gurkha soldiers, recruited in the hills of Nepal, have served the British Crown since 1815. The Gurkha brigades participated in both World Wars and countless military conflicts of the past two centuries and have been highly celebrated for their heroism and bravery. GWA(C), which officially launched in January 1973, reoriented the aims of the international trust by helping not only the ex-servicemen and their families but also the broader communities in which the Gurkhas lived. The charity directed funds to improve the quality of life in the hill communities of Nepal. GWA(C) was funded by the Canadian Educational Development and Relief (CEDAR) programme of the Canadian International Development Administration (CIDA) between 1975 and 1989, and by private donations. Between June 1975 and August 1989, GWA(C) built the following development projects in Nepal: 131 drinking water supply schemes; six suspension bridges; three irrigation canals; 22 outreach centres (or Area Welfare Centres), where ex-servicemen submitted applications for assistance and received pensions and primary medical care; 22 schools and hostel buildings; an ex-servicemen rest house; and the Dharan school for blind children, completed in 1998. The GWA(C) also contributed to the international relief effort following the 1988 earthquake in Nepal. The CEDAR programme closed on 1 July 1989 due to lack of funding. Afterwards, only a small project office was retained to perform repair, maintenance, and improvements of the Area Welfare Centres (AWCs) in Nepal. For example, small improvements to the AWCs, such as building covered walkways,

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 5 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds office extensions, and pension shelters, were completed during this period. GWA(C) ceased operations in Nepal in March 2003 and officially closed in 2004. Since then, the Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom) assumed responsibility for the maintenance of the AWCs. Maj. Michael Burke (1925-2004) was the Secretary for the GWA(C) from its inception until his death. Born in Karachi, present-day Pakistan, Maj. Burke studied at the St. Lawrence School in Sanawar, . He was an officer with the 4th Gurkhas and the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. He immigrated to Canada in 1958 and taught in the Metropolitan Separate School Board until his retirement in 1991. In recognition of his efforts for the GWA(C), he received the M.B.E. from the Queen at Buckingham Palace in June 1983. Following his death in 2004, Maj. Burke’s widow, Carol Burke, and Bill Smith were appointed joint Secretaries of GWA(C) and oversaw its closing.

Scope and content

Fonds consists of textual records created and accumulated by Maj. Burke in his role as Secretary of the Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada). Files related to the operations of the GWA(C) in Canada include financial statement, reports, audits, meeting minutes. The fonds also contains copies of reports, meeting minutes, newsletters, and promotional material for the Gurkha Welfare Trust in the United Kingdom. Files related to the promotion of the GWA(C) in Canada also include photographs, souvenir items, post cards, and maps and other material related to Nepal tourism. Files related to the projects of the GWA(C) in Nepal, including the Area Welfare Centres, schools for the blind, bridges, and water projects, consist of records such as photographs, maps, and reports. The fonds also contains published material including booklets and pamphlets about the Gurkhas and a copy of a Ph.D. dissertation on Gurkha history. Fonds also contains two medals, a plaque, military lapel pins, and three videocassettes.

Notes

Title notes

Arrangement The files were arranged by the archivist in order to reflect the creator’s activities and affairs.

Restrictions on access No restrictions on access.

Other notes • Publication status: Published • Level of detail: Full • Status description: Draft

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Access points

• Textual record (documentary form)

Collection holdings

File: F0660-2014-022/001(1) - Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements Title: Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements ID: F0660-2014-022/001(1) Date: 2011-2012 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of financial statements, rebate applications, and other documents sent by Canada Revenue Agency and Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(2) - Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements Title: Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements ID: F0660-2014-022/001(2) Date: 2010-2011 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of financial statements, rebate applications, and other documents sent by Canada Revenue Agency and Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

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File: F0660-2014-022/001(3) - Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements Title: Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements ID: F0660-2014-022/001(3) Date: 2007-2008 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of financial statements, rebate applications, and other documents sent by Canada Revenue Agency and Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(4) - Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements Title: Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements ID: F0660-2014-022/001(4) Date: 2006-2007 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of financial statements, rebate applications, and other documents sent by Canada Revenue Agency and Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(5) - Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements Title: Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements ID: F0660-2014-022/001(5) Date: 2005-2006 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of financial statements, rebate applications, and other documents sent by Canada Revenue Agency and Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP.

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 8 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(6) - Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements Title: Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) : financial statements ID: F0660-2014-022/001(6) Date: 2004-2005 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of financial statements, rebate applications, and other documents sent by Canada Revenue Agency and Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(7) - Charity audit Title: Charity audit ID: F0660-2014-022/001(7) Date: 1998-2001 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of records related to an audit of The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada), including registered charity information returns for 1998, 2000 and 2001, and an information circular sent by Revenue Canada which explains records retention requirements under the Income Tax Act.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(8) - GWA (C) Pokhara wind-up : secretary's file Title: GWA (C) Pokhara wind-up : secretary's file

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 9 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds ID: F0660-2014-022/001(8) Date: 2003 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of records related to the charity audit and the closing of the GWA(C) Pokhara office in Nepal. File also includes correspondence, invoices, and health product brochures which were created and accumulated due to the failing health and death of Lt. Upendrabahadur Gurung, the Administrative Officer of the GWA(C).

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(9) - Brief submitted to the Standing Committee on External Affairs & National Defence Title: Brief submitted to the Standing Committee on External Affairs & National Defence ID: F0660-2014-022/001(9) Date: 1977 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a brief prepared by Maj. Michael Burke which describes the objectives and activities of the GWA(C). The brief includes a breakdown of the charity's expenditure, including the cost of constructing and maintaining water projects, medical centres, irrigation schemes, student scholarships, and famine and fire disaster relief in Nepal. The brief includes labelled photographs showing the activities of the GWA(C) in Nepal.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 108 photographs : b&w, some col. ; 14.5 x 20 cm or smaller

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(10) - GWA (C) meeting minutes, reports, budgets, addresses Title: GWA (C) meeting minutes, reports, budgets, addresses ID: F0660-2014-022/001(10) Date: 1980-1982 (date of creation) Scope and content:

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File consists of: a meeting agenda, 1982; minutes of the annual meeting, 15 December 1980; the Secretary's report and audited financial statement for 1980/1981; Gurkha Welfare Trust's (UK) 12th meeting minutes and reports on Gurkha Welfare Trust Foundation (USA) and Gurkha Welfare Trust (Canada); the 'CEDAR' budget for Phase 7, 1981-1982; a proposed Gurkha Welfare Trust (Canada) programme budget for 1982/1983; a planned band tour to CNE and 'Ontario 1982' of 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles Pipes and Drums, 1982; and contact information of managing trustees.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(11) - Gurkha Welfare Appeal brochure Title: Gurkha Welfare Appeal brochure ID: F0660-2014-022/001(11) Date: 1974 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a mail-out brochure for the Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) meant for soliciting donations.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(12) - Re: appointment to the Order of Canada Title: Re: appointment to the Order of Canada ID: F0660-2014-022/001(12) Date: 2003 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of communication between Richard Boily of the Chancellery of Honours and Lt. Upendra B. Gurung, the Administrative Officer of the GWA(C) in Pokhara, Nepal. The correspondence concerns Maj. Michael Burke's possible appointment to the Order of Canada. Lt. Upendra B. Gurung's communication includes a detailed list of Maj. Burke's activities in Nepal and a recommendation for his nomination.

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 11 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(13) - Registration of Area Welfare Centres : Nepal Title: Registration of Area Welfare Centres : Nepal ID: F0660-2014-022/001(13) Date: 1995 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of correspondence between Maj. Michael Burke and Col. C.P. Lavender, Commander of the British Gurkhas, regarding the ownership and registration of Area Welfare Centres (AWCs) in Nepal.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(14) - "CEDAR" (Nepal) annual report Title: "CEDAR" (Nepal) annual report ID: F0660-2014-022/001(14) Date: 1977-1978 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a report on Phase 3 of the Canadian Educational Development and Relief Programme ("CEDAR") in Nepal. The report details its activities from 1 October 1977 to 31 July 1978.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(15) - Review of the activities of The Gurkha Welfare Trust (Canada) in Nepal

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 12 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds Title: Review of the activities of The Gurkha Welfare Trust (Canada) in Nepal ID: F0660-2014-022/001(15) Date: 1982 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a report (223 pages) created by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) which reviews the activities of The Gurkha Welfare Trust (Canada) in Nepal.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(16) - Annual general meeting of The Gurkha Welfare Trust (Canada) Title: Annual general meeting of The Gurkha Welfare Trust (Canada) ID: F0660-2014-022/001(16) Date: 1979-1980 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of minutes and reports discussed during the annual general meeting of the GWA(C), 3 December 1979.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/001(17) - "McManus file" 1975 : General G. Kitchings (Chairman) file Title: "McManus file" 1975 : General G. Kitchings (Chairman) file ID: F0660-2014-022/001(17) Date: 1972-1975 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of papers written by Brigadier A.A. Dacre, addressed to Maj. Jock McManus in reply to his criticism of the charity's overhead costs and alleged ineffectiveness, March 1975. The papers were forwarded to Maj. Michael Burke by Brigadier P.O. Meyers, Secretary to the Managing Trustees

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 13 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds of the Gurkha Welfare Trust (UK). File also contains: Maj. Burke's response to Maj. McManus's criticisms, appended to copies of earlier documents which support Burke's argument; Maj. McManus's defense of his earlier comments, May 1975; and an application for financial support from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for a three-year program in Nepal, April 1975.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(1) - Gurkha Welfare Scheme Nepal : director's annual report Title: Gurkha Welfare Scheme Nepal : director's annual report ID: F0660-2014-022/002(1) Date: 2003-2004 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(2) - Canadian Appeal Patrons correspondence Title: Canadian Appeal Patrons correspondence ID: F0660-2014-022/002(2) Date: 1974 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of: correspondence with donors to the Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) regarding their donations; a brief biography of Lord Harding of Petherton; and correspondence with Commander William Willett of Buckingham Palace, requesting interest in a royal visit to the Warriors Day Parade on 16 August 1975.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

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File: F0660-2014-022/002(3) - GWA(C) Nepal programme reports Title: GWA(C) Nepal programme reports ID: F0660-2014-022/002(3) Date: 1979-1988 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a book containing programme reports on the operations of the GWA(C), describing developments of engineering and education projects in Nepal.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(4) - Appeal patrons and helpers Title: Appeal patrons and helpers ID: F0660-2014-022/002(4) Date: 1970-1971 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of lists of names and contact information of patrons and appeal helpers.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Restrictions on access: File contains personal information and may be subject to a research agreement.

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(5) - Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) annual report Title: Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) annual report ID: F0660-2014-022/002(5) Date: 1987-1988 (date of creation) Scope and content:

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File consists of a bound book of documents which includes: an agenda for an annual meeting, 9 December 1988; minutes of an annual meeting, 16 December 1987; Secretary's report and financial statement for 1987/1988; Nepal Program Report Phase 13, 1987-1988; proposed draft budget submission for 1989-1990; CIDA evaluation of the Nepal Programme; Gurkha Welfare Trust (UK) report, January 1987; report on Nepal earthquake disaster, 21 August 1988; miscellaneous correspondence regarding CIDA's future policy; and an annual report of Gurkha Welfare Trust Foundation (USA) for 1987/1988.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(6) - Annual audited financial statements (Coopers & Lybrand, auditors) Title: Annual audited financial statements (Coopers & Lybrand, auditors) ID: F0660-2014-022/002(6) Date: 1975-1997 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(7) - Miscellaneous documents and the 1988 Dharan earthquake etc. Title: Miscellaneous documents and the 1988 Dharan earthquake etc. ID: F0660-2014-022/002(7) Date: 1986-1988 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a bound book which contains: a report submitted by Dr. J. Donald Morin, a professor of opthalmology at the University of Toronto, describing his visit to Nepal in November 1985; a notice of designation as a charitable organization by Revenue Canada; advertisements soliciting donations for the GWA(C); mailing addresses and telephone numbers of managing trustees, 1982; minutes of annual general meeting of GWA(C), 20 November, 1978; correspondence with charitable foundations soliciting donations for the 1988 earthquake relief; submission for an earthquake disaster grant, August 1988; and news clippings and advertisements about the 1988 earthquake relief effort.

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Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(8) - Submission for funding from CIDA Title: Submission for funding from CIDA ID: F0660-2014-022/002(8) Date: 1993 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a submission to the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) which details the current status of the GWA(C), its activities, and its goals for the future. File also contains the text of an advertisement soliciting donations for the Gurkha Welfare Trust (UK).

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(9) - Annual meeting minutes of the Gurkha Welfare Fund Council Title: Annual meeting minutes of the Gurkha Welfare Fund Council ID: F0660-2014-022/002(9) Date: 2003-2004 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of the minutes of the annual meeting of the Gurkha Welfare Fund Council (UK) in which the council discusses the dissolution of the GWA(C) and the death of Maj. Michael Burke. The document was forwarded to Carol Burke and Bill Smith on 8 May 2004.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

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File: F0660-2014-022/002(10) - G.W.F. Council A.G.M. reports for meeting Title: G.W.F. Council A.G.M. reports for meeting ID: F0660-2014-022/002(10) Date: 2003 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of: a report submitted for the annual general meeting of the Gurkha Welfare Fund Council (UK), detailing the construction projects of the GWA(C) in 2002/2003; a report by Colonel R.C. Rutherford, the Chairman of the Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada), summarizing the activities of the GWA(C); a photocopy of an award for Milau Gurung for outstanding studies in mathematics at Weatherford College; a photocopy of a Certificate of Service for Motibahadur Gurung issued at Gurung's retirement in 1992; meeting minutes of the Gurkha Welfare Fund Council, 8 May 2003; and a financial statement for the Gurkha Welfare Trust Foundation (USA) Inc. for the year 2002.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(11) - Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts Title: Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts ID: F0660-2014-022/002(11) Date: 2011 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of the annual report of the Gurkha Welfare Trust (UK). The report was distributed to Carol Burke and Col. R.C. Rutherford.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(12) - Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts Title: Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts ID: F0660-2014-022/002(12)

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 18 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds Date: 2010 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of the annual report of the Gurkha Welfare Trust (UK). The report was distributed to Carol Burke and Col. R.C. Rutherford.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(13) - Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts Title: Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts ID: F0660-2014-022/002(13) Date: 2009 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of the annual report of the Gurkha Welfare Trust (UK). The report was distributed to Carol Burke and Col. R.C. Rutherford.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(14) - Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts Title: Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts ID: F0660-2014-022/002(14) Date: 2007-2008 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of the annual report of the Gurkha Welfare Trust (UK). The report was distributed to Carol Burke and Col. R.C. Rutherford.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status:

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Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(15) - Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts Title: Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts ID: F0660-2014-022/002(15) Date: 2005-2006 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of the annual report of the Gurkha Welfare Trust (UK). The report was distributed to Carol Burke and Col. R.C. Rutherford.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(16) - Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts Title: Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts ID: F0660-2014-022/002(16) Date: 2004-2005 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of the annual report of the Gurkha Welfare Trust (UK). The report was distributed to Carol Burke and Col. R.C. Rutherford.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/002(17) - Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts Title: Gurkha Welfare Trust annual report and accounts ID: F0660-2014-022/002(17) Date: 2003-2004 (date of creation) Scope and content:

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File consists of the annual report of the Gurkha Welfare Trust (UK). The report was distributed to Carol Burke and Col. R.C. Rutherford.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(1) - Gurkha Welfare Trust annual review Title: Gurkha Welfare Trust annual review ID: F0660-2014-022/003(1) Date: 2004, 2006 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of the Gurkha Welfare Trust Annual Review, published for public distribution.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(2) - Britain-Nepal Medical Trust annual report Title: Britain-Nepal Medical Trust annual report ID: F0660-2014-022/003(2) Date: 2009 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of The Britain-Nepal Medical Trust annual report, "Building a New Nepal," published for public distribution.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(3) - GWA(UK) newsletters

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 21 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds Title: GWA(UK) newsletters ID: F0660-2014-022/003(3) Date: 2001-2004 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(4) - "Allies" calendar Title: "Allies" calendar ID: F0660-2014-022/003(4) Date: 1987 (date of creation) Scope and content: File contains a calendar published by the Gurkha Welfare Scheme.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(5) - Postcards : Subadar-Major Gurung Gurkha and others Title: Postcards : Subadar-Major Gurung Gurkha and others ID: F0660-2014-022/003(5) Date: after 1973 (date of creation) Scope and content: File contains five postcards which are reproductions of watercolours painted by Major (later Brigadier-General) A.C. Lovett in 1910, published by the National Army Museum, London. Two postcards depict Subadar-Major Gurung Gurkha of the 2nd King Edward's Own Gurkha Rifles.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

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File: F0660-2014-022/003(6) - The Kukri Title: The Kukri ID: F0660-2014-022/003(6) Date: 1994 (date of creation) Scope and content: File contains a booklet describing the history of the Kukri, the weapon of the Gurkhas, published by , in Winchester.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(7) - Cloth hat and flag of Nepal Title: Cloth hat and flag of Nepal ID: F0660-2014-022/003(7) Date: after 1973 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(8) - Photographs : Warrior's Day with guest Field Marshall John Harding Title: Photographs : Warrior's Day with guest Field Marshall John Harding ID: F0660-2014-022/003(8) Date: 1973 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of photographs taken at a fundraising event which occurred after the Warrior's Parade at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Several photographs show the guest of honour, Field Marshal Allan Francis "John" Harding, 1st Baron Harding of Petherton.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 45 photographs : b&w ; 18.5 x 23 cm or smaller

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 23 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds Note [sourcesDescription]: Zena Cherry, "After a fashion: Giving to the Gurkhas," The Globe and Mail, 22 Aug 1973, 9.

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(9) - Photographs : Gurkha parade, Exhibition Place, Toronto Title: Photographs : Gurkha parade, Exhibition Place, Toronto ID: F0660-2014-022/003(9) Date: 1973 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of photographs taken at the Warrior's Parade at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Photographs show Gurkha Brigades marching in uniform in the parade. File also contains unrelated documents depicting diagrams of military radio equipment.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 85 photographs : b&w, some col. ; 18.5 x 23 cm or smaller Note [sourcesDescription]: Zena Cherry, "After a fashion: Giving to the Gurkhas," The Globe and Mail, 22 Aug 1973, 9.

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(10) - Photographs : Gurkha parade and celebration, Exhibition Place, Toronto Title: Photographs : Gurkha parade and celebration, Exhibition Place, Toronto ID: F0660-2014-022/003(10) Date: 1973 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of photographs taken at the Warrior's Parade at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto and the fundraising reception after the parade. Photographs show Gurkha Brigades marching

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 24 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds in uniform; Ontario Premier Bill Davis with Maj.Michael Burke, holding a Kukri; and Field Marshal Allan Francis "John" Harding, 1st Baron Harding of Petherton, as the guest of the reception.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 45 photographs : b&w, some col. ; 18.5 x 23 cm or smaller Note [sourcesDescription]: Zena Cherry, "After a fashion: Giving to the Gurkhas," The Globe and Mail, 22 Aug 1973, 9.

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(11) - Photographs : Gurkha Welfare Appeal fundraising Title: Photographs : Gurkha Welfare Appeal fundraising ID: F0660-2014-022/003(11) Date: [197-] (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of photographs showing two fundraising events for the GWA(C). Photographs show Maj. Michael Burke at a table with GWA(C) posters and souvenirs for sale and with high school students at a "Kukri Raffle" table.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 9 photographs : col. some b&w ; 18.5 x 23 cm or smaller

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(12) - Photographs : Gurkha Welfare Appeal event Title: Photographs : Gurkha Welfare Appeal event ID: F0660-2014-022/003(12) Date: 1973 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of photographs taken during a fundraising event which included the committee members of the GWA(C), including: Rosie Rosati, Harry Gazey, Maj. Michael Burke, Lt. Gen. Guy Simonds, John Harvey, Mort Whyte and Charlie Kewen. File also includes a newspaper clipping related to the event.

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 25 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 16 photographs : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm or smaller

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(13) - Postcards : Nepal Title: Postcards : Nepal ID: F0660-2014-022/003(13) Date: [after 1973] (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of 57 postcards showing physical and cultural landmarks of Nepal. File also includes a photograph of Maj. Gen. Albert Bruce.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11.5 cm

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(14) - Souvenirs for sale Title: Souvenirs for sale ID: F0660-2014-022/003(14) Date: [197-] (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of souvenirs which were sold for the benefit of the GWA(C): four tea towels decorated with images of Gurkhas, and a plaque with the Gurkha symbol of two .

Physical description: 5 objects

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(15) - "To a Gurkha" poem and Rosa H. McDonald drawing

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 26 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds Title: "To a Gurkha" poem and Rosa H. McDonald drawing ID: F0660-2014-022/003(15) Date: [after 1973] (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a mounted image of the "To a Gurkha" poem written by Lt. William Ross-Stewart in Gallipoli, 1915; and a colour drawing of the Third Gurkhas, made by Rosa H. McDonald, one of the founders of the Gurkha Welfare Trust (USA).

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(16) - Photographs : R.B. Limbu V.C. Title: Photographs : R.B. Limbu V.C. ID: F0660-2014-022/003(16) Date: 1978 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of mounted photographs of Lt. Rambahadur Limbu, recipient of the Victoria Cross, sent to Maj. Burke by Lt. Limbu in August.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 3 photographs : b&w ; 19.5 x 15 cm

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(17) - Photograph : medals Title: Photograph : medals ID: F0660-2014-022/003(17) Date: 1978 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a photograph showing 12 military medals mounted on a bamboo stick.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 27 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds 1 photograph : col. ; 20 x 24 cm

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(18) - Photographs : Karnabahajur Rana Title: Photographs : Karnabahajur Rana ID: F0660-2014-022/003(18) Date: 1979 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of two photographs depicting Karnabahajur Rana (aged 84) of the 3rd Gurkha Rifles (Queen Alexandra's Own) who won a Victoria Cross in action during World War I. His wife is also pictured in one photograph.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 2 photographs : col. 25 x 20 cm

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/003(19) - Photographs : meeting of the Victoria branch Title: Photographs : meeting of the Victoria branch ID: F0660-2014-022/003(19) Date: 1973-1977 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of an assorted collection of photographs. The photographs show: uniformed Gurkhas marching and playing music at the Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, 1973; fundraising dinners and other social events, attended by Lt. Rambahadur Limbu, Maj. Michael Burke, Rosa H. MacDonald of the Gurkha Welfare Trust (USA), Brigadier A.A. Dacre; the last meeting of the Victoria branch of the Old Contemptibles Association, 1977. A portion of the photographs were sent by the former president of the Victoria, British Columbia, branch of the Old Contemptibles Association, which was an organization of veterans of the British Expeditionary Forces who served in World War I. The branch disbanded in 1977 and turned over their funds to the GWA(C). File also includes newspaper clippings and a letter from the former president of the branch.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 165 photographs : b&w and col. ; 18 x 24 cm

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Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/004(1) - Photo album Title: Photo album ID: F0660-2014-022/004(1) Date: 1973-1994 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of photographs which show: a visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip circa 1980; Maj. Michael Burke on cruise ship and visit to Nepal, 1992; Maj. Burke on an earlier visit to Nepal; photographs of a formal dinner party with Gurkhas in Toronto circa 1973; the beginning of the Warrior's parade at the Canadian National Exhibition, 1973; a dinner event attended by Prince Charles, Field Marshal and Ellice and Rosa H. McDonald of Gurkha Welfare Trust (USA), 1992; photographs of Hon. Allan McKinnon, Hon. John Matheson, and Bill Kempling, M.P. taken at the Gurkha war cemeteries, in Rimini and Cassino, Italy. File also contains: a Christmas card from Maj. Burke to Carol Burke, written in Cyprus, 1955; a note written by Rosa H. McDonald about a dinner party in 1998; and a postcard from New Delhi, India, 3 April 1994;

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 141 photographs : b&w and col. ; 17 x 12.5 cm or smaller

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/004(2) - Tourism maps and brochures : Nepal Title: Tourism maps and brochures : Nepal ID: F0660-2014-022/004(2) Date: 1974-1992 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of: a guide map of Nepal printed by Trans Himalayan Tour Pvt. Ltd.; a map of Nepal which indicates the locations of the activities of the Gurkha Welfare Scheme; a brochure which describes the temples of Nepal, 1974; and a geographical map of Nepal, 1992.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 3 maps : 67 x 127 cm or smaller

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File: F0660-2014-022/004(3) - Completion report on GWA(C) misc. project at Pokhara station by Ltd. (QGO) Upendrabahadur Gurung Ex QCE Title: Completion report on GWA(C) misc. project at Pokhara station by Ltd. (QGO) Upendrabahadur Gurung Ex QCE ID: F0660-2014-022/004(3) Date: 2001 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a report created to provide details about the construction of a volleyball court inside the Pokhara Stadium in Kaski, Nepal.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 16 photographs : col. ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/004(4) - Completion report on ex-servicemen's rest house project at Dharan (Dharamsala) Title: Completion report on ex-servicemen's rest house project at Dharan (Dharamsala) ID: F0660-2014-022/004(4) Date: 1999 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a report created to provide details about the renovation of an ex-servicemen's rest house at Dharan (Dharamsala). The report was created by the administrative officer of GWA(C), Lt. Upendrabahadur Gurung.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 63 photographs : col. ; 10 x 15 cm

Publication status: Published

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File: F0660-2014-022/004(5) - Special project at ex-servicemen's rest house (Dharamsala) in Dharam Title: Special project at ex-servicemen's rest house (Dharamsala) in Dharam ID: F0660-2014-022/004(5) Date: 1999 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a report created to provide details about the renovation of the ex-servicemen's rest house at Dharan (Dharamsala).

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 44 photographs : col. ; 10 x 15 cm

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/004(6) - GWA (Canada) project photos of AWCs Title: GWA (Canada) project photos of AWCs ID: F0660-2014-022/004(6) Date: 2000 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of project photos of the Area Welfare Centres. The photo file was sent by the administrative officer of the GWA(C), Lt. Upendrabahadur Gurung.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 70 photographs : col. ; 10 x 14.5 cm or smaller

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/004(7) - Road project at AWC Dharan and other Welfare Centres Title: Road project at AWC Dharan and other Welfare Centres ID: F0660-2014-022/004(7) Date: 1995-1999 (date of creation)

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 31 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds Scope and content: File consists of photographs of Area Welfare Centres (AWCs) in Nepal. Photographs show: the construction of a 110 m long road at Dharan, 1999; construction works at Chitwan; renovation project at AWC Kaski, 1995; renovation projects at Rapti, Butwal, Tehrathum, Khandbari, Bhojpur, Gorka, Lamjung, Tanahun, and Diktel; visits to Bagmati in 1995 and to Phidium, Simonds House, and McDonald Annex (Guest House) in 1999.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 71 photographs : col. ; 10 x 15 cm or smaller

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/004(8) - Dharan Blind School Title: Dharan Blind School ID: F0660-2014-022/004(8) Date: 1997 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of photographs of the Dharan Blind School which show: areas which need improvement such as in the dining room, washing place, and printing press; pupils in the classrooms; the dormitory; and exterior views of the staff quarters, the eye clinic building, the patient ward, the staff quarter's kitchen, the watchman house, and the vocational workshop.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 20 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10 x 15 cm or smaller

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/004(9) - Visit Report : Dharan Blind School Title: Visit Report : Dharan Blind School ID: F0660-2014-022/004(9) Date: 1997 (date of creation) Scope and content:

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File consists of a report on the Dharan Blind School created by Hon. Capt. Dalbahadur Sing, detailing the enrollment numbers and budget of the school and recommendations for construction improvements.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/004(10) - Photographs : Area Welfare Centres : exteriors Title: Photographs : Area Welfare Centres : exteriors ID: F0660-2014-022/004(10) Date: [199-?] (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of photographs which show the exteriors of Area Welfare Centres in Nepal. The welfare centres shown are: Kaski, Okhaldhunga, Surkhet, Damauli, Syangja, Palpa (Tanseng), Butwal, Chitwan, Libang, Bessishahar, and Gulmi. The welfare centres in East Nepal are Dharan, Bagmati, Phijim, Jirikhimiti, Taple Jung, Bhojpur, Khanjbari, Jiktel, Khotang, Pirti, Libang, Bessishahar, and Gulmi.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 62 photographs : col. ; 10 x 15 cm or smaller

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/004(11) - Photographs : AWC Kaski and UK meeting Title: Photographs : AWC Kaski and UK meeting ID: F0660-2014-022/004(11) Date: 2002 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of 18 photographs of a meeting held in the United Kingdom attended by Maj. Michael Burke and 14 photographs showing mostly exterior views of the Area Welfare Centre in Kaski.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 32 photographs : col. ; 10 x 14.5 cm or smaller

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File: F0660-2014-022/004(12) - Photographs : AWC Gulmi, Miyagdi and Rapti Title: Photographs : AWC Gulmi, Miyagdi and Rapti ID: F0660-2014-022/004(12) Date: 2000 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of 18 photographs showing the exterior of the Area Welfare Centre at Gulmi, a school built in the Syangja district, and the construction of a volleyball court in Kaski.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 18 photographs : col. ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/005(1) - Completion report on Blind School Dharan Title: Completion report on Blind School Dharan ID: F0660-2014-022/005(1) Date: 1998 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of the completion report for the Dharan Blind School, which includes a description of the project, a summary of expenditure, and a photo series showing the completed school and playground, buffaloes, refurnished dining room, children at morning assembly, and members of the school staff. File also contains an unrelated file: the seating plan and schedule of the 16th annual meeting of the managing trustees of the Gurkha Welfare Trusts, held by Ellice and Rosa H. McDonald, president and vice-president of the Gurkha Welfare Trust (USA) and attended by the committee members of the GWA(C) and Charles, Prince of Wales, 21 February 1992.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 84 photographs : col. ; 10 x 15 cm or smaller

Publication status: Published

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File: F0660-2014-022/005(2) - AWC Khotang, Rumjatar, Diktel et al. Title: AWC Khotang, Rumjatar, Diktel et al. ID: F0660-2014-022/005(2) Date: [199-?] (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of photographs showing the construction and completion of the following Area Welfare Centres in Nepal: Khotang, Rumjatar, Diktel, Phidim, Tanahun (Damauli), Kaski, Pirti, Tehrathum, Lamjung, Gorkha, and Khandbari.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 35 photographs : col. ; 8 x 12 cm

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/005(3) - AWC Dharan, Palpa, Chitwan, et al. Title: AWC Dharan, Palpa, Chitwan, et al. ID: F0660-2014-022/005(3) Date: [199-?] (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of photographs showing the construction and completion of the following Area Welfare Centres in Nepal: Dharan, Palpa, Chitwan, Butwal, Bheri, Syangja, and Bholjpur.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 41 photographs : col. ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/005(4) - Photographs : water projects in Nepal Title: Photographs : water projects in Nepal ID: F0660-2014-022/005(4) Date: 1984-2004 (date of creation) Scope and content:

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File consists of: unlabeled photographs from a trip to Nepal by Maj. Michael Burke; 7 photographs of illustrations of Gurkha fighters; and photographs of the water projects labelled, Khotang (Diktel), Lamjung, Palpa, Myagdi, Bagung, Nepane Thana, Neka Bamtibhandar, Kholtepani, Simle Bhodeni, Nangkholyang, and Jayakhani, 1984-1987.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 86 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10 x 15 cm or smaller

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/005(5) - Special project at blind school in Dharan Title: Special project at blind school in Dharan ID: F0660-2014-022/005(5) Date: circa 1998 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of photographs which show improvements made on the Blind School in Dharan, including the construction of a covered walkway, the introduction of buffaloes and construction of a buffalo shed, new furniture for the dining hall, and new sets of knitting machines.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 20 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10 x 15 cm

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/005(6) - Campaign medals awarded to Gurkha regiments Title: Campaign medals awarded to Gurkha regiments ID: F0660-2014-022/005(6) Date: 1987 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a publication by the Gurkha Museum, Hampshire, England, which lists the name of every British campaign medal awarded to Gurkha soldiers between 1826 and 1982.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

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File: F0660-2014-022/005(7) - Booklets and publications re: Gurkha history Title: Booklets and publications re: Gurkha history ID: F0660-2014-022/005(7) Date: 1973-1992 (collection) (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of publications collected by the GWA(C). Publications by The Gurkha Welfare Trusts include "The ," printed in 1969, 1971; "Gurkha Officer: A guide to the commission in the Brigade of Gurkhas;" and "My Life Story" by Rambahadur Limbu, VC, 1976. File also contains: Alex Stone, "Indian Campaigns: 1778-1914: A Chronology of the Military and Naval Affairs of India" (London: Spink/The Numismatic Circular)1974; and Maj. (QGO) Lyangsong Lepcha 2 GR, "Sahebs and a Collection of Tales about the and Nepal Himalayas" (Hong Kong: Luen Sun Offset Printing Co. Ltd., 1992).

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/005(8) - 1st battalion the 22nd (CHESHIRE) regiment : 1984 Himalayan Expedition Report Title: 1st battalion the 22nd (CHESHIRE) regiment : 1984 Himalayan Expedition Report ID: F0660-2014-022/005(8) Date: 1984 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a published report of members of the Cheshire regiment of the trekking the Himalayan mountains.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

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File: F0660-2014-022/005(9) - The Gurkha Brigade in the Great War (1914-1920) Title: The Gurkha Brigade in the Great War (1914-1920) ID: F0660-2014-022/005(9) Date: 1991 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a publication by the Gurkha Museum, Hampshire, England, which details the role of the Gurkha regiments in the First World War.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/005(10) - Order of Battle of Gurkha Units, 1940-1946 Title: Order of Battle of Gurkha Units, 1940-1946 ID: F0660-2014-022/005(10) Date: 1990 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a publication by the Gurkha Museum, Hampshire, England, which details the role of Gurkha brigades during World War II.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/005(11) - "Britain and Her Gurkhas : The Welfare Behind the Warfare" Title: "Britain and Her Gurkhas : The Welfare Behind the Warfare" ID: F0660-2014-022/005(11) Date: 1984-1985 (date of creation) Scope and content:

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File consists of a PhD dissertation written by Mark W. Starr of the University of Wisconsin, entitled "Britain and Her Gurkhas: The Welfare Behind the Warfare."

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/005(12) - Medals for Jagbahadur Pun and Budebal Rana Title: Medals for Jagbahadur Pun and Budebal Rana ID: F0660-2014-022/005(12) Date: [after 1973] (collection) (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of two medals engraved with the names "Jagbahadur Pun" and "Budebal Rana" and the phrase, "He died for freedom and honor."

Physical description: 2 medals : bronze ; 12 cm in diam.

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/005(13) - Video cassettes : Kukri drills and "Gurkhas of Nepal" Title: Video cassettes : Kukri drills and "Gurkhas of Nepal" ID: F0660-2014-022/005(13) Date: 1983 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of video recordings of "The Gurkhas" documentary on "60 Minutes" (CBS) (16 min.) and footage of Kukri demonstrations by the Bando Kukri Drill Teams from Atlanta, Georgia, Connecticut, Washington, D.C. and Ohio, an individual Kukri drill competition, and a demonstration by the Chindit Cobra Company Drill Team (46 min., 30 sec.). File also contains a recording of "Gurkhas of Nepal" (1983), directed by Vic Sarin (26 min.).

Physical description: 2 video cassettes : (88 min., 30 sec.) : col. ; VHS

Publication status:

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Published

Access points: • Multiple media (documentary form)

File: F0660-2014-022/006(1) - CBC Fifth Estate documentary : U-matic Title: CBC Fifth Estate documentary : U-matic ID: F0660-2014-022/006(1) Date: 1986 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of an analog video cassette, labelled "Fifth Estate, March 13, '83," created by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).

Physical description: 1 videocassette : analog

Publication status: Published

Access points: • Multiple media (documentary form)

File: F0660-2014-022/006(2) - Gurkha lapel pins Title: Gurkha lapel pins ID: F0660-2014-022/006(2) Date: [after 1973] (collection) (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of lapel pins mounted on felt cardboard representing various Gurkha units in the British military.

Physical description: 17 medals : 4 cm in diam. or smaller

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/006(3) - Maj. Michael Burke plaque

York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 40 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds Title: Maj. Michael Burke plaque ID: F0660-2014-022/006(3) Date: [after 1973] (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a plaque created for Maj. Michael Burke, which reads "Canadian CEDAR Administrator."

Physical description: 1 plaque : 31.5 x 22 cm

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/006(4) - Visit to Nepal Title: Visit to Nepal ID: F0660-2014-022/006(4) Date: 1986 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of photographs, postcards, and Royal Nepal Airlines documents relating to Maj. Michael Burke's trip to Nepal.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 113 photographs : col. 10 x 15 cm or smaller

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/006(5) - GWA(C) archive material from the Secretary's files Title: GWA(C) archive material from the Secretary's files ID: F0660-2014-022/006(5) Date: 1975-1989 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a bound reproduction of documents including meeting minutes, reports, and correspondence.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records

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Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/007(1) - Large print photographs : Nepal Title: Large print photographs : Nepal ID: F0660-2014-022/007(1) Date: [after 1973] (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a bound reproduction of documents including meeting minutes, reports, and correspondence.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 20 photographs : col. ; 23.5 x 35.5 cm

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/007(2) - Photograph : British Gurkha ex-servicemen and family association rest home executive committee Title: Photograph : British Gurkha ex-servicemen and family association rest home executive committee ID: F0660-2014-022/007(2) Date: 1996 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 1 photograph : col. ; 25.5 x 35.5 cm

Publication status: Published

File: F0660-2014-022/007(3) - Maps of Nepal Title: Maps of Nepal ID: F0660-2014-022/007(3) Date: 1974-2004 (date of creation) Scope and content: York University Archives & Special Collections (CTASC) Page 42 F0660 The Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) fonds

File consists of maps which show the locations of the Area Welfare Centres (AWCs) of the Gurkha Welfare Scheme and the cultural and administrative territories of Nepal.

Physical description: 1 folder of textual records 8 maps : col. ; 26 x 43 cm

Publication status: Published

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