MANUSCRIPT
Fraser family : Papers
- Date
- 1913-1946
- By
- Fraser familyFraser, Charles Allan, active 1941-1942; Fraser, John Douglas, 1892-; Fraser, Christina Ann, -1920; Halse, Elsie Magdalene, 1879-1960
- Reference
- MS-Papers-2269
- Description
Papers comprise letters and postcards sent by John Fraser to his mother, Mrs Iona Fraser and his sister Elsie Halse; letters from Charles Allan Fraser to his aunt, Elsie Halse and cousin Hugh Halse; and, a diary of Mrs Iona Fraser kept during 1916 relating to correspondence she has with her son, John. The letters describe wartime and other experiences. Also included is Corporal Fraser's answer script of 17 Sep 1913 re reconnaissance problems for N.C.O.'s. 6th Mounted Rifles
Source of title - Supplied title
John Fraser served in the Wellington Mounted Rifles, 1914-1918, emigrated to Canada in 1922 and served in the Royal Canadian Artillery. Charles Allan Fraser served in the Pacific Campaign, 1942-1945.
Quantity: 9 folder(s). 0.09 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Mss
Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 10 December 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile..
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 9 folder(s), 0.09 Linear Metres, Manuscripts, Mss
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C Allan Fraser - Letters to Else Halse
Date: Dec 1943-April 1944
From: Fraser family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2269-8
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Postcards
Date: 1914-1920
From: Fraser family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2269-2
Description: Postcards sent by Fraser to his mother, Mrs Hugh Fraser. They describe mainly his periods on leave while on active service. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
John Fraser - Letters to Elsie Halse
Date: Jan 1921-Aug 1946
From: Fraser family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2269-3
Description: Letters written by John Fraser to his sister Elsie Halse, dated Jan 1921-Aug 1946 giving accounts of his activities during this period. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
C Allan Fraser - Letters to Else Halse
Date: May 1943-Nov 1943
From: Fraser family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2269-7
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
C Allan Fraser - Letters to Else Halse
Date: May-Nov 1945
From: Fraser family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2269-9
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Mrs Iona Fraser - Diary
Date: 1915-1917
From: Fraser family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2269-4
Description: Diary, 1916 containing brief daily jottings, mainly relating to mail received and sent, in particular to her son, John, 1915-1917 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss
John Fraser - Reconnaisance problem script
Date: 1913
From: Fraser family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2269-1
Description: John Fraser's answer script, dated 27 Sept 1913, to a reconnaissance problem for the NCO's of the 6th Mounted Rifles. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss
C Allan Fraser - Letters to Elsie Halse, and Hugh Halse (cousin)
Date: Sept 1942-April 1943
From: Fraser family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2269-6
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
C Allan Fraser - Letters to Elsie Halse
Date: Feb 1941-Aug 1942
From: Fraser family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-2269-5
Description: Letters from C Allan Fraser to his aunt Else Halsie, dated Feb 1941-Aug 1942. Letters describe Fraser's experiences while on active service. Quantity: 1 folder(s).