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Curtis family : Papers
Date: 1915-1918
By: Curtis family
Reference: MS-Papers-9234
Description: Collection comprises World War One letters from Michael Curtis in Egypt back to his family in Dannevirke. These letters describe his time in Egypt, visiting the pyramids and Cairo. Comments on fellow soldiers from Dannervirke that he has met including sons from the Allardice family. Describes living conditions at camp, and comments on periods when he has been recovering from battle wounds. Also includes further letters from or to other Curtis family members and ephemera concerning Michael Curtis' death. Source of title - Supplied by Library Papers concern Sergeant Michael Curtis who served with the Wellington Mounted Rifles in World War One, dying from wounds in 1917. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss & printed matter
Creator unknown : Photograph of World War I troops and their horses arriving at Lyttelt...
Date: [Between 1914 and 1918]
Reference: PAColl-8202
Description: World War I troops leading their horses as they arrive in Lyttelton, Christchurch, from Sumner. Photographer unidentified. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Verso - Troopers arriving at Lyttelton Sept 22 after coming over hill from Sumner Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.5 x 21.6 cm