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Buckley, Agnes Mary, 1903-1944 : World War Two papers
- Date
- 1912-[ca 1946]
- By
- Godfrey, Agnes Mary, 1903-1944
- Reference
- MS-Group-2184
- Description
Collection comprises letters with typed transcripts of them from Sister Anges Mary Buckley to her family written while serving with the New Zealand Army Nursing Service in Egypt and Italy during World War Two. Also includes scroll commemorating Buckley's military service, booklet entitled `The Untold story', a diary and birthday book, two published volumes and a folder comprising photocopies of Buckley's war record.
Source of title - Supplied by Library
Quantity: 10 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.11 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter
Transfers: From Photographic Archive - PA-Group-00833.
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 10 folder(s), 1 volume(s), 0.11 Linear Metres, Manuscripts, Mss, typescripts and printed matter
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Scroll commemorating service in World War Two
Date: [194-]
From: Buckley, Agnes Mary, 1903-1944 : World War Two papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11465-10
Description: Scroll issued in the name of King George VI commemorating Sister A M Buckley's service and death during World War Two Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter
Letters to Jack and Ev Buckley
Date: 30 Mar-17 Dec 1941
From: Buckley, Agnes Mary, 1903-1944 : World War Two papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11465-1
Description: In March 1941 Agnes Buckley was stationed at the Papakura Military Camp's hospital. In June she left New Zealand with the 6th Reinforcements for the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force. On her arrival in Egypt she was worked at No 1 New Zealand General Hospital, Helwan. The letters describe her experiences during this period. Also contains a postcard sent to her mother, 10 Sep 1941. Includes typed transcripts of the letters. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typed transcripts
Letters to Jack and Ev Buckley
Date: 22 Jan-6 Jun 1942
From: Buckley, Agnes Mary, 1903-1944 : World War Two papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11465-2
Description: Letters written while stationed at No 1 New Zealand General Hospital, Helwan, Egypt. Includes typed transcripts of the letters. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typed transcripts
Letters to Jack and Eve Buckley
Date: 6 Jul-6 Dec 1942
From: Buckley, Agnes Mary, 1903-1944 : World War Two papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11465-3
Description: Letters written from No 1 New Zealand General Hospital, Helwan, Egypt. Includes typed transcripts of the letters. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typed transcripts
Papers
Date: 1944, [194-]
From: Buckley, Agnes Mary, 1903-1944 : World War Two papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11465-5
Description: Card sent by Mrs E M Buckley and family in response to messages of sympathy on the death of Agnes Buckley of sickness while serving as a nurse with New Zealand military forces in Italy on 24 April 1944. The card is dated, June 1944. Also booklet issued by the Order of St John containing instructions on how to knit a comfortable sock. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Ivanhoe / by Sir Walter Scott with inscription by Agnes Buckley
Date: [19--]
From: Buckley, Agnes Mary, 1903-1944 : World War Two papers
Reference: MSX-9095
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed matter with ms inscription
To commemorate an untold story
Date: [194-]
From: Buckley, Agnes Mary, 1903-1944 : World War Two papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11465-7
Description: Booklet published to commemorate the services of the nurses of the British Empire and Commonwealth during World War Two Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter
Letters to Jack and Ev Buckley
Date: 7 May 1943-20 Mar 1944
From: Buckley, Agnes Mary, 1903-1944 : World War Two papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11465-4
Description: The letters were written from Egypt except for the last one, dated 30 March 1944, which was written from Italy where the New Zealand Army was fighting in the Italian Campaign. Includes typed transcripts of the letters. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typed transcripts
Diary
Date: 19 Mar 1941-1Jan 1942
From: Buckley, Agnes Mary, 1903-1944 : World War Two papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11465-6
Description: Covers the period from when Agnes Buckley did her last night duty at Taihape Hospital, through the period spent at Papakura Military Camp and her subsequent posting as a nurse to No One New Zealand General Hospital, Helwan, Egypt. Accompanied by a typed transcript of the diary. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 pieces). Physical Description: Mss and typed transcript
Birthday book and First steps to heaven
Date: 1912, 1916
From: Buckley, Agnes Mary, 1903-1944 : World War Two papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11465-8
Description: Copy of `First steps to heaven, instructions, reflections and prayers for children'. It is inscribed, `Agnes M Buckley received first Holy Communion, April 1912' and `Birthday book', containing names with the dates of their birthdays. It is inscribed `To Agnes with love and best wishes for a happy birthday, 25/3/1916' Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 pieces).