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Douglas Hope Ackerley papers

 Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 1380

Content Description

Three diaries from World War Two written by Douglas Hope Ackerley during his time deployed in the Pacific, including the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Dutch New Guinea. Includes typescript transcription with self-censoring edits and commentary.

Dates

  • Creation: 1941-1945

Creator

Extent

1 Folders (Three diaries, one transcript) ; 24 x 36 cm

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

Tūranga, Tuakiri floor, ANZC Archives

Condition Description

One diary is in good condition, two are very fragile and should be handled with care.

Dimensions

Dimensions for each item is listed below.

  1. Diary one: 8 x 14 cm
  2. Diary two: 8.5 x 13.5 cm
  3. Diary three: 10 x 17 cm
  4. Transcript: 21 x 30 cm
Description rules
International Standard for Archival Description - General
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives Repository

Contact:
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand