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Atkinson family : Papers
- Date
- 1895-1908, 1940-1945
- By
- Atkinson familyEwart, Mary Lochead, 1878-1956; Ewart, William James, 1878-1953
- Reference
- MS-Papers-5263
- Description
The typescript war diaries of J N Atkinson cover the period 1 April 1940 to 14 April 1945; also included is an annotated typescript newsletter for the Short Snorters Club, 1944. The correspondence between Will Ewart and May Wilson, 1906-1908, the donor's grandparents, covers the period when she is working for Government Life Insurance in Wellington. There is considerable inward correspondence to May (also known as Mamie) from various family members and friends (1895-1902) and certificates and official letters to her, (1895-1896). Included is an annotated published item, The Melvilles of Mahurangi (nd).
Quantity: 4 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
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- No access restrictions
- Format
- 4 folder(s), 0.04 Linear Metres, Personal correspondence, Diaries, Family histories, Poetry, Certificates, Manuscripts, Mss, typescripts and printed matter
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John Noel Atkinson 1917-1974 - Early in the morning of Thursday (World War II diaries),...
Date: 1940-1945
From: Atkinson family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5263-1
Description: The diaries cover the period from the time of embarkation until Atkinson's return home; included is a furlough in 1944. The poems are war poems, mostly of the Middle East, 1940-1941, though one, Pub story, is dated 1951; they are signed by Tony. The newsletter of the Short Snorters Club outlines the rules of the club. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts (photocopies) and duplicated material
Correspondence - Will Ewart to May Wilson and one letter, May Wilson to Will Ewart
Date: 1906-1908
From: Atkinson family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5263-2
Description: 11 letters from William Ewart to May (Mary) Wilson plus an advertisement for a folder. One letter from May to Will. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and printed matter
May Ewart (Mary Lochead Wilson) - Personal records
Date: 1895-1896 1960-1970
From: Atkinson family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5263-3
Description: Letters and certificates relating to May Wilson's (later May Ewart) educational qualifications and employment. Also, annotated booklet The Melvilles of Mahurangi (nd). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and printed matter
Mamie (Mary) Wilson - Correspondence with family members, friends and business associates
Date: 1895-1902
From: Atkinson family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5263-4
Description: Correspondence to Mamie (Mary) Wilson (later Ewart) from family members, friends and business associates. Not all correspondents are indexed as signed only their christian names. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and printed matter