Francis George Alysius Ward papers
Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0972
Scope and Contents
The papers of Francis George Alysius Ward includes an original letter handwritten in pencil. The letter, written while he was in hospital, describes his experiences before and during the Battle for Monte Cassino.
Also includes copies of photographs showing devastation; Soldier's pay book for use on active service (issued 1943); newspaper pages from The Sphere (April 8, 1944); copy of The illustrated London news (June 3, 1944), and a copy of the N.Z.E.F. Times (April 24, 1944).
Dates
- Creation: 1943-1944
Creator
- Ward, Francis George Alysius (Person)
Extent
2 Folders (24 Sheets, 1 Volume, 5 Photographic Prints and 30 Newspaper Pages)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Shelf TU I 4a, Tūranga, Tuakiri floor, ANZC Archives
- Title
- Francis George Alysius Ward papers
- 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 Collection Repository
Contact:
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand
library@ccc.govt.nz?subject=Archives%20Enquiry&body=message
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand
library@ccc.govt.nz?subject=Archives%20Enquiry&body=message