Steedman, Robert D., bookseller. Letter, 23 Sept 1938, Newcastle upon Tyne, to NRWT, Ak. 1l, typescript. Offers two books for sale., 1938 - 1938
Scope and Contents
The papers contained in the following two folders were donated with the papers of Professor Thomas by his son Norman Russell Withiel Thomas in the 1960s. However, these papers are in reality Norman's own papers dating from 1933 to 1942 and relate to his brother Acland's interests in Norfolk Island.
Ackland Withiel Thomas an architect served as an Engineer with the NZEF in France during the First World War where he was awarded an MC and lost his left leg at Le Quesnoy.
Acland went to Norfolk Island in late 1931 and remained there until the death of his father in December 1937. While residing on the on the island he produced the Norfolk Island Times.
Dates
- 1938 - 1938
Creator
- From the Collection: Thomas, A.P.W. (Algernon Phillips Withiel) (Person)
- From the Collection: Auckland University College (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Not restricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.3 metres (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, University of Auckland Repository
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz