Thomas Watson papers
Scope and Contents
Manuscript memoirs of Thomas Watson, written for his family, in 1939 and 1940, of his early life. Thomas Watson’s parents and family moved to the Canterbury area, Brookside (known as South Selwyn in the 1860s), to farm, in 1864.
The collection holds two handwritten volumes. The first volume is titled 'Reminiscences of early days at Brookside, Canterbury, New Zealand. 1869-1939. Thomas Watson.'
The second volume is titled 'Further Jottings No. 2.' and is signed by Thos Watson, Glenbrook, Waiuku.
Thomas relates anecdotes from home, school and farming life, and records his personal views on diverse events including the impact of refrigeration, the 1890s depression, changes in the landscape, and schooling.
Dates
- Creation: 1863-1939
Creator
- Watson, Thomas (Person)
Extent
2 Volumes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Manuscript memoirs of Thomas Watson, Brookside, Canterbury, written for his family, in 1939 and 1940, of his early life.
Physical Location
Shelf TU E 2b, Tūranga, Tuakiri floor, ANZC Archives
Arch 231-243 in one box
Existence and Location of Copies
Copies
- Digitised
- The two volumes have been scanned for the digital collection.
- Photocopies
- Handwritten note on volume one: "Photocopied for Ellesmere County Clerk. June 1987." Handwritten note on volume two: "Photocopied for Ellesmere County Council."
Former identifier
Formerly Ms 41
- Title
- Thomas Watson reminiscences
- 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
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand
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