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Reid, Frank Felix, 1892-1966: Letters relating to World War One
- Date
- 1915-1918
- By
- Reid, Frank Felix, 1892-1966Reid family
- Reference
- MS-Group-2371
- Description
Letters by Frank Felix Reid to his family from the period of his service during the First World War. Addressed mostly to his family, but some more specifically to either his mother or father. Includes small number of incoming letters from relatives of military personnel who served under his command. Collection includes one telegram, received at Eketahuna, and one newspaper.
Source of title - Supplied by Library
Frank Felix Reid (Army Registration No. WWI 37220), served in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force as Second Lieutenant with the Royal Field Artillery from 3 June to 20 September 1915 in England, and from 21 September 1915 to 10 March 1916 in France. He served with the New Zealand Field Artillery from 16 March to 31 May 1916 in England and 31 May 1916 to September 1918 in France. He was awarded the 1914-15 Star, General Service Medal, and Victory Medal. See military service record, 'Reid, Frank Felix - WWI 37220 - Army' (Item ID R24201315), Archives New Zealand.
Quantity: 40 folder(s). 0.37 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Collection of 90 manuscript letters, some with original envelopes, also one telegram and a newspaper
Finding Aids: Letters have been published as transcriptions with attached digital facsimile files on a website created by the donor of the collection. See www.frankfelixreid.wordpress.com.
Provenance: Donated by Anthony Fawcett, grandson of Frank Felix Reid
- Additional description
Alternative form available: Transcriptions and digitised facsimile copies of letters available on website - www.frankfelixreid.wordpress.com
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 40 folder(s), 0.37 Linear Metres, Personal correspondence, Manuscripts, Collection of 90 manuscript letters, some with original envelopes, also one telegram and a newspaper
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Correspondence
Date: Aug 1916
From: Reid, Frank Felix, 1892-1966: Letters relating to World War One
Reference: MS-Papers-11861-16
Description: Contains letters dated 5 August, 16 August, and 31 August 1916. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence
Date: 30 Sep 1918
From: Reid, Frank Felix, 1892-1966: Letters relating to World War One
Reference: MS-Papers-11861-39
Description: Contains letter dated 30 September 1918. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence
Date: Apr 1918
From: Reid, Frank Felix, 1892-1966: Letters relating to World War One
Reference: MS-Papers-11861-35
Description: Contains letters dated 7 April and 28 April 1918. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence
Date: Oct 1917
From: Reid, Frank Felix, 1892-1966: Letters relating to World War One
Reference: MS-Papers-11861-30
Description: Contains letters dated 12 October and 29 October 1917. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence
Date: Mar 1918
From: Reid, Frank Felix, 1892-1966: Letters relating to World War One
Reference: MS-Papers-11861-34
Description: Contains letters dated 5 March and 17 March 1918. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence
Date: 11 Apr 1915
From: Reid, Frank Felix, 1892-1966: Letters relating to World War One
Reference: MS-Papers-11861-01
Description: Contains letter dated 11 April 1915 Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence
Date: Jul 1915
From: Reid, Frank Felix, 1892-1966: Letters relating to World War One
Reference: MS-Papers-11861-04
Description: Contains letters dated 6 July and 26 July 1915. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence
Date: 21 May 1915
From: Reid, Frank Felix, 1892-1966: Letters relating to World War One
Reference: MS-Papers-11861-02
Description: Contains letter dated 21 May 1915 Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence
Date: Jun 1915
From: Reid, Frank Felix, 1892-1966: Letters relating to World War One
Reference: MS-Papers-11861-03
Description: Contains letters dated 7 June, 16 June, and 28 June 1915. Also one telegram datestamped Eketahuna N.Z. 22 June 1915. Newspaper originally enclosed with letter dated 7 June 1915: 'Supplement to the London Gazette' of 4 June 1915; Saturday 5 June 1915 (issue no. 29184). See page 5484 regarding appointment of Frank Felix Reid to Second Lieutenant (on probation). Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence
Date: Mar 1916
From: Reid, Frank Felix, 1892-1966: Letters relating to World War One
Reference: MS-Papers-11861-11
Description: Contains letters dated 7 March and 20 March 1916. Quantity: 1 folder(s).