Grant, David Albert, 1888-1918 : Letters to Leslie

Grant, David Albert, 1888-1918 : Letters to Leslie
Date
1916-1917
By
Grant, David Albert, 1888-1918Allan, J F, active 1971; McKillop, Leslie, active 1900-1918
Reference
MS-Papers-0542
Description

Comprises letters written by Grant to his friend, Leslie McKillop, just before and during active service in France, describing his experiences (1916-1917). The letters were written from Trentham, Featherston, Sling Camp, Salisbury, Somewhere in France and France. Grant frequently mentions his friends, the band members of Mosgiel. Also includes newspaper article from the `Otago Daily Times' of 21 August 1971, by J F Allan describing Grant's war experiences, based on the letters; and transcripts of the letters.

Letterheads include The United Institute, NZ YMCA with the Expeditionary Force in France, On Active Service, New Zealand Expeditionary Force

Accompanying material - With typed transcripts

Quantity: 1 folder(s) (17 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Holograph and typed transcript

Processing information: Part of WW100 digitisation project.

Digitisation details - 54 digitised images

Access restrictions
Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
Format
1 folder(s) (17 pieces), 0.01 Linear Metres, Personal correspondence, Clippings, Transcriptions (Documents), Manuscripts, Holograph and typed transcript
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