The papers of Sir Frederick Maze including various personal correspondence covering his time as inspector-general of the maritime customs service and the Sino-Japanese War, which soon after Pearl Harbour, Maze was held at the ‘Bridgehouse’ as a prisoner of war and his retirement in 1943; also include is research notes and draft copies of Sir Frederick Maze's book; Maze's printed articles and a series of photographs.

Administrative / biographical background
Sir Frederick Maze was Chief Inspectorate General of the Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs, 1929- 43. Maze joined the Chinese Customs Service in the closing period of Sir Robert Hart's tenure. He also served on the Chinese Government's Monetary Advisory Committee in 1935. Maze became interested in Chinese vessels, especially junks and in particular the 'crooked stern' junks of Fou Chou. He also maintained an interest in light houses, especially the Amherst Rocks. Maze was awarded various Chinese honours, as well as 'Knight Commander of the Order of Pope Pius IX'. Maze also published 'The Chinese Maritime Customs Service: A Brief Synopsis of its Genesis and Development'.