John Joseph Patrick Barnett papers

Folder Info

Title:
John Joseph Patrick Barnett papers
Date:
1895 to 1903
Creator:
Barnett, John Joseph Patrick, 1877-
Description:
Chiefly a 60-page diary (1899-1902) titled, "Diary of the South African War with General Buller 1899-1902." A journal entry briefly recounts the voyage from Crete to South Africa where Barnett's battalion became part of Sir Redvers Buller's relief column. Other entries describe troop movements to Durban, Newcastle, Ladysmith, and Lydenburg, as well as the march into the Eastern Transvaal after Lord Kitchener's reorganization. Includes also Barnett's army record book, 1895-1903; poetry (some printed); and photographs, primarily relating to the 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade.
Location:
South Africa
Subject:
Format:
military records
Language:
English
Extent:
12 items
Digital Collection:
John Joseph Patrick Barnett papers
Provenance:
Purchase 1989
Rights:
Copyright Undetermined
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Identifier:
  • RL.30163
  • 000964187
  • duke:532066
  • secst0151
  • ark:/87924/r4z31rm48
  • bab3f9cc-d24d-4ab3-a5c9-8214d08e0b1b
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