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Correspondence and 'diary' of the letters of Private David Mackenzie., 1942-1943

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.12870/3-13

Scope and Contents

From the File:

Includes photocopies of souvenir programmes and "The Torch" newsheet.

Scope and Contents From the File:

The majority of the correspondence is dated 1939-1943, although there are earlier letters. The correspondence mainly refers to domestic and family matters, but it also provides an insight into Private Mackenzie’s perceptions of daily life in Northern Africa. There are some gaps in the correspondence. Also included are photocopies of souvenir papers sent by David to Elizabeth and copies of the newssheets ‘The Torch’ and ‘Union Jack’.

Dates

  • Creation: 1942-1943

Creator

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

11 Consultation units

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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