1972-1974
Cotton Research Corporation annual reports written by H.G. Farbrother:

1975-1978
“Technical notes on water use” - a series of articles and memoranda, written by Farbrother and others, issued to the Task Force on Water Use, part of the Sudan Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. New series, 1975-1978, with list as of 10 February 1984 (SAD.351/2/1-2). All papers were written by H.G. Farbrother unless specified otherwise:

1969-1989
Papers and reports by Farbrother relating to the Gezira and other water and irrigation issues:

1966-1989
General reports and papers by others on issues relating to agriculture, irrigation and the Gezira scheme:

1976 Sep
“Irrigation management alternatives: themes from indigenous irrigation systems”, paper by E.W. Coward, Cornell University, presented at an Overseas Development Institute workshop on “Choices in irrigation management”, University of Kent

1979 Nov 29-30
Papers relating to a workshop on “Water bureaucracy and performance”, at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex (includes programme and list of participants):

1980 Nov 21-22
Papers presented to the Sudan Seminar, University of Edinburgh, Centre of African Studies, 21-22 November 1980 (includes programme):

1982 Sep 21-24
Papers presented at the Expert Consultation Training in Water Management conference, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, Rome, 21-24 September 1982:

1984 Jan
“On the wind function in the Penman Formula”, paper by H.S. Adam, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Gezira, presented to the “Water distribution in Sudanese agriculture” conference at the University of Gezira, 16-19 January 1984

1984 Jan
“Irrigation distribution system: concepts of design and practice”, paper by A.M. Ibrahim presented to the “Water distribution in Sudanese agriculture” conference at the University of Gezira, 16-19 January 1984

1984
“Water control aspects of the Gezira irrigation scheme, Sudan”, paper by Sayyid Tayeb Taj al-Din, J.R. Hennessy, and K.M. Owen, submitted in response to the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage “12th Congress on Irrigation and Drainage”, 1984

1984
“Modernisation of indenting in the Gezira”, paper presented by H.G. Farbrother to a conference on “Water distribution in irrigated agriculture in the Sudan: productivity and equity”, University of Gezira, January 16 - 19, 1984

1985 Sep 13
Papers presented at the “Agricultural development in drought-prone Africa Conference”, held by the Overseas Development Institute at the Royal Commonwealth Society, London, 13 September 1985 (includes cover letter to Farbrother and a programme):

1987
“Supplementary irrigation”, paper presented by H.G. Farbrother to a seminar organised by the International Board for Soil Research and Management, Kenya, 1-6 Dec 1986. Reprinted from the seminar's proceedings, with additional handwritten notes and corrections by Farbrother.

1989 Apr
“Interactions between technical infrastructure and management”, paper by L. Horst presented at the “9th International Irrigation Symposium”, Berlin, April 1989

1989 Sep
Comments on an HRS conference on “Irrigation management in Gezira scheme”, Wad Medani, 15-17 May, by `Uthman Fadl, University of Gezira

1991
“The Sasakawa-Global 2000 and Global 2000 Agricultural Projects in Sudan, Zambia, Benin and Togo”, paper by N.E. Borlang, J.A. Valencia, R.P. Jain, and M. Galiba, presented at “Africa's Agricultural Development in the 1990s: can it be sustained?”, a workshop held in Arusha, 1991

1966
“Use of Roseires water for irrigation”, by A.M. Ibrahim, later published in Proceedings of the Philiosophical Society of the Sudan

[1972]
“Water relationships in the clay soils of the Sudan Gezira”, article by A. Zain al-Abedine and F. Cope

1978 Sep
“Evaluating the organisation and management of irrigated agriculture”, a paper by A. Bottrall

[1978]
“Agricultural co-operatives in the Sudan”, University of Birmingham Institute of Local Government discussion paper

[1978]
“Agricultural settlement schemes in the Sudan”, University of Birmingham Institute of Local Government discussion paper

[1978]
“The development of provincial planning in the Sudan”, University of Birmingham Institute of Local Government discussion paper by A.W. Shepherd

[1978]
“Local government and economic development in Northern Kordofan: a critical discussion paper”, University of Birmingham Institute of Local Government discussion paper by A.W. Shepherd

1979 Oct
“Solar-powered micro-pumps for small scale irrigation in Pakistan: demonstration and evaluation project”, a paper by S.V. Allison. Also includes “Solar-powered micro-pump for Pakistan, annex on technological alternatives and cost comparisons”.

1980 Sep
“Irrigation design and operation - some thoughts for discussion”, note by R. Jurriëns, with covering letter to Farbrother from A. Bottrall

1981 May
“The calculation of the volumetric water content of cracking clay in the Sudan Gezira from measurements of gravimetric water content and bulk density”, draft paper by H.R.B. Hack, Reading University. Includes attached correspondence between Hack and H.G. Farbrother on the content of the paper.

1981 Aug
“Some increases in agricultural production don't wait for planners: a case study of crop intensification in Bangladesh”, a paper by H. Brammer, UNDP, Bangladesh, with covering letter from Brammer to E.J. Clay, dated 4 August 1981

1983 May 11
“How to make irrigation work”, seminar paper by H.G. Farbrother

1985 Sep 30
“The Sudan Gezira: six decades of evolution in irrigation practices”, an extensive paper by H.G. Farbrother outlining the organisational structure of the Scheme and the two main “institutions” involved: the Ministry of Irrigation and the Sudan Gezira Board

[1986]
“Research emphases: the grip of colonial policy and western “modernity””, a paper by A.W. Shepherd

1987
Line-by-line commentary by H.G. Farbrother on “Developing countries: high-tech or innovative management”, an article by Phillip Kirpich in the Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering (vol. 113, no. 2), April 1987

[1988]
“Farm location and farmers' performance”, an article on the Gezira scheme by unidentified author, but annotated ‘From Kheiry Ishag's MSc Thesis’

[1989]
“Trends in crop production on irrigation schemes producing cotton”, paper by an unidentified author

[1989]
“Which theory? Which practice?: professional issues in the Sudan Gezira”, an article by H.G. Farbrother

1989 Jan 3
“Diagnostic investigations and rehabilitation of canals in the Gezira irrigation scheme, Sudan”, paper by M.R. Francis, Hydraulic Research, Wallingford and O.M.A. Elawad, Hydraulic Research Station, Wad Medani

1990
Review by H.G. Farbrother of “Evapotranspiration in Sudan Gezira irrigation scheme”, an article by Ahmed S.A. Hussein and Ahmed K. El Daw submitted to the Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering

1991 Feb
“Integrated pest management in Sudan: history and achievements”, by Asim `Ali `Abd al-Rahman, Gezira Research Station, Agricultural Research Corporation

[1990s]
“The use of land and water in modern agriculture”, article by unidentified author

[1990s]
“Warping the experimental looms”, a draft article [by Farbrother] on weaving looms

1992
“The Gezira cotton productivity dilemma?”, draft article by J. Scott, with attached covering letter from Scott to Farbrother (11 Mar 1992)

1999 Mar 30
Review by H.G. Farbrother of The dilemmas of water division: considerations and criteria for irrigation system design, by L. Horst

2000 Mar 23
Comments by Farbrother on “Effective rainfall under central Gezira conditions”, a thesis by M.Y.M. Abdalla

1979
“Agricultural rehabilitation mission, the Sudan. Mission report”, produced by the Technical Cooperation Programme of the UN Food and Agricultural Organization, Rome. This report formed the terms of reference for the World Bank “Gezira Rehabilitation and Modernization Project”

1979
“Water Management in the Gezira: terminal statement prepared for the Government of the Sudan” by the Technical Cooperation Programme of the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation, Rome

1980 Apr 28
Invitation to submit proposals for the provision of consultancy services to the World Bank “Gezira Rehabilitation and Modernization Project”, with attached background report outlining the details of the project

[1980]
Memorandum citing various other reports giving background information to the World Bank “Gezira Rehabilitation and Modernization Project”

[1989]
“Gezira rehabilitation project”, paper outlining the background of the Gezira Rehabilitation Project and the history of the Gezira itself. Also includes tables giving statistics on crops and productivity.

[1989]
Gezira Rehabilitation Project mid-term review irrigation component, technical notes for discussion

[1989]
“Recommended assistance to the socio-economic research unit, Sudan Gezira Board”, report

[1980s]
Ms “Note on the rehabilitation of the Gezira system”, [by H.G. Farbrother]

[1980s]
Brief ts note on the World Bank Gezira Rehabilitation Project by an unknown author, with ms annotations by [Farbrother]

1978 Mar
“The prevention and control of vector-borne diseases in agricultural water development projects”, a paper by T.H. Mather presented at a “Seminar on the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases in water resources development projects”, held by the World Health Organisation, Alexandria, Egypt

1978 May 17
“Memoranda of understanding between FAO and WHO on collaboration in rural and agricultural water resourced development”, field programme circular issued by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation

1978 May 3
Photocopy of a draft summary proposal for a comprehensive approach to the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases in water resources development projects, issued by the World Health Organisation, with covering letter from H.A. Rafatjah, WHO, to T.H. Mather, FAO (dated 23 Aug 1978)

1978 Nov 1
Letter from A.A.K. Soghaier, FAO, to M.K. Shawki, FAO, concerning cables on the appointment of H.G. Farbrother as a consultant to the WHO/FAO project to control water-borne diseases in irrigated areas of the Sudan and enclosing a list of the objectives of the project

1978 Dec
Brief report by Farbrother on his 15 day consultancy to the WHO/FAO project to control water-borne diseases in irrigated areas of the Sudan

1978 Dec
“Visit to the Sudan with reference to a WHO/EMRO scheme for a comprehensive approach to malaria and schistosomiasis control”, draft report by J. Duncan, Centre for Overseas Pest Research

[1979]
“Plan of operations for a comprehensive approach to the prevention and control of water-associated diseases in the irrigated schemes, Gezira Province, Sudan”, issued by the Sudan Government and the WHO

1979
“WHO's activities on the health aspect of water resources development and prevention and control of water-associated diseases”, paper by H.A. Rafatjah and C. Kuo, WHO

1979 Jan 5
“Feasibility study on altering tropical irrigation and water control practices and the potential effects on disease transmission”, paper by J. Duncan, Centre for Overseas Pest Research with covering letter from Duncan to Farbrother (12 Jan 1979)

[1970s]
“Checklist of major steps for the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases at each phase of water resources development projects”, annex extracted from another report

[1970s]
Case study on the administration of bilharzia control, centering on the village of Al Karaiba, annex extracted from another report

[1970s]
“Project on a comprehensive approach for prevention and control of water associated diseases”, report on project design, with comments by Farbrother

1980
Report on human schistosomiasis (bilharzia), with list of points for discussion

1934-[1980s]
Technical notes, statistics and data relating to the Gezira, irrigation, and agriculture

[1954-1956]
Technical data and graphs relating to the discharge of the Faris Minor canal

1979 Oct 17-1990 Sep 18
General correspondence, mainly concerning irrigation, the Gezira, research projects and conferences. Letters of note include Farbrother to J.P. Gallagher, Kenana Sugar Company, concerning technical issues relating to Gezira clay, 1979 (SAD.354/1/5-8); Farbrother to R. Chambers, Institute of Development Studies, concerning Chambers paper, “In search of a water revolution: priorities for irrigation management in the 1980s”, and the bureacracy of irrigation, with notes by Farbrother on “crop-coefficients”, 1979 (SAD.354/1/10-17); Farbrother to R. Wade, Institute of Development Studies, discussing some of the issues raised at the workshop on “Water bureaucracy and berformance”, at the Institute of Development Studies, 1979 (SAD.354/1/18-19); A. Bottrall, Agricultural Administration Unit, to J.M. Jewsbury, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, concerning a paper on irrigation and health, 1980 (SAD.354/1/22-23); Farbrother to J.M. Jewsbury, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, concerning a schistosomiasis working group meeting, 1980 (SAD.354/1/24-25); offer of employment letter to Farbrother from Renée Evans, Personnel Officer of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 1981 (SAD.354/1/35); Farbrother to A. Bottrall, Overseas Development Institute, enclosing comments on the Ford Foundation mission report on “Water Management” in Egypt and the Sudan, 1981 (SAD.354/1/38-45); Farbrother to R.H. Fawcett, Edinburgh School of Agriculture, enclosing notes on the performance of the Gezira system, 1982 (SAD.354/1/50-54); to Farbrother from from Ken Ridden, National Training Officer for Referees, the Football Assocation, in response to a letter on the Central Referees' Committee of the Sudan Football Assocation, 1983 (SAD.354/1/62); unsent letter from Farbrother to R. Carter, Silsoe College, on the definition of 'large-scale' and 'small-scale' irrigation, 1986 (SAD.354/1/84-85); Farbrother to M.R.H. Francis, Overseas Development Institute, on the analysis of data from the Faris Minor canal, 1986 (SAD.354/1/86-89); Farbrother to G. Pearce, Hydraulics Research Ltd., on the permeability of heavy clay, 1986 (SAD.354/1/90-91); Farbrother to B. Wallach, commenting on Wallach's paper on Sudanese professional development, 1989 (SAD.354/1/117-119); Farbrother to M. Burton on the use of the term “scheduling” in the quantitative control of water, 1989 (SAD.354/1/123-126); to Farbrother from P.Z. Kirpich, formerly of the World Bank, discussing Farbrother's paper “Which theory? Which practice?”, the World Bank and the Gezira Rehabilitation Project, 1990 (SAD.354/1/149-151); M.R.H. Francis, Overseas Development Institute, to P.Z. Kirpich, formerly of the World Bank, discussing recent studies in Gezira and the Gezira Rehabilitation Project, 1990 (SAD.354/1/154-158); Farbrother to J.B. Williams, Overseas Development of Natural Resources Institute, enclosing an annual progress report for “Gezira Rehabilitation: water management options”, 1990 (SAD.354/1/160-163)

1991 Jan 3-2001 Sep 18
General correspondence, mainly concerning irrigation, the Gezira, Gezira rehabilitation, research projects, conferences, articles and publications - including various letters relating to Farbrother's publication Water Management Options in the Sudan Gezira. Also includes a number of personal letters. Letters of note include: Farbrother from P. Lawrence, Hydraulics Research Limited, discussing Gezira sediment studies, 1991 (SAD.354/2/2-3); to Farbrother from P.D. Smith, University of Wales, concerning an agricultural database for Kenya and Uganda, 1993 (SAD.354/2/30-31); Farbrother to an unknown recipient concerning a preview report on Gezira redevelopment for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 1993 (SAD.354/2/40-41); to Farbrother from J.K. Coulter discussing Farbrother's book Water Management Options in the Sudan Gezira and Coulter's work as a soil scientist on an IBRD mission in 1965/66, 1998 (SAD.354/2/73-76); Farbrother to [J.K. Coulter] replying to various technical points mainly on the issue of Gezira clay, [1998] (SAD.354/2/78-82); draft of an unsent letter from Farbrother to C. Perry concerning political and institutional involvement in the Gezira and in particular the role of the World Bank, [1999] (SAD.354/2/101-107); Farbrother to A.A. Macmillan, FAO, mainly concerning liberalisation of land use, 2000 (SAD.354/2/114-123); Farbrother to B. Downs mainly concerning water control in the Gezira, 2000 (SAD.354/2/126-127)

1951
Photocopies of extracts relating to water management from the Gezira Scheme Handbook for New Personnel (Sudan: McCorquodale & Co., 1951)

[1970s]
Photocopies of extracts from a published volume of cotton research reports from the Sudan, 1971-72

1979 Dec 6
Photocopies of reports on the Rahad Irrigation Project taken from the appendices of a larger report

1983 May 6
Photocopy of an article from the Wall Street Journal, “Dashed dreams: Sudan tries to recover after plans to develop prove too grandiose”

1984 Jan
Exam paper on Climate and Agriculture from the University of Gezira Faculty of Agricultural Sciences

1984 Feb 2
Exam paper on field water management from the University of Gezira Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. The paper is partly completed [possibly by Farbrother?]

[1980s]
Ts extracts from “Roles and functions in irrigation management in the Sudan Gezira” a paper by Farbrother on the various bodies involved in the management of the Gezira

[1980s]
Ms outline [of a publication] on field water management

[1980s]
“The profitability of vegetables production in the Gezira and the future potential for development”, proposed terms of reference for a study

[1989]
Photocopy extracts from reports on courses and training for farmers

[1989]
Grant application and project memorandum form issued by the Overseas Development Natural Resources Institute for Farbrother's project “Gezira Rehabilitation: Water Management Options”

1991
Comments by M. Adam, Natural Resources Institute, on a draft of Farbrother's book Water management options in the Sudan Gezira

2000
“Report on a study visit to Cambridge, February 17 - March 13, 2000”, brief single page report by Eltijani Elias, Technische Universität Berlin, on a visit to Farbrother's home

[1970s]
Tourist map of Syria showing various historical monuments and places of interest
scale:   1:2,000,000
Language: French

[1970s]
Tourist map of Karachi, Pakistan
scale:   3 inches to 1 mile

[1970s]
Map of the Nile river system
1 inch to 100 miles

[1960s]
Photograph of a Sudanese football team with an award shield, all unidentified