John Alldis papers.
Content Description
Collection contains diary of John Alldis, photograph album and photographs, personal documentation including military service records, medals and other military ephemera.
Dates
- 1891 - 1968
Creator
- Alldis, John (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Not restricted
Conditions Governing Use
Contains photographs and medals, issue with gloves. Birth and marriage certificates very fragile.
Biographical / Historical
John Alldis (1877-1968) was born in Surrey, England. He served in the Royal Marine Light Infantry from 1896-1919. During his 23 years of naval service Alldis served on multiple vessels operating primarily in the Pacific. In 1905 Alldis, serving as Captain's Servant on H.M.S Pegasus, took part in Anglo-French punitive expeditions to Malekula, New Hebrides. These actions were a direct response to local uprisings against colonial setters. Alldis took part in actions against several villages including those at Dyp Point and Hog Harbour. These expeditions involved the destruction of village houses and yam gardens. Alldis recorded his involvement in these events in his diary. In 1920 Alldis married Alice Dunage (1886-1977) they had one child, Dorothy Alldis (1921-2013).
Extent
0.1 metres (7 folders.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Maggs Bros, London, August 2014.
- Title
- Inventory of the papers of John Alldis, 1891-1968
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Nigel Bond
- Date
- May 2021
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- 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