Pom Pom newspaper and related papers

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MSS. Afr. s. 2528

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Cyclostyled copy of the first number of Pom Pom, 25 December 1900, a newspaper issued by the Oxfordshire Light Infantry in Heilbron, Orange River Colony, South Africa.

With a copy of The Bloemfontein Post, 26 December 1900, including an article about the launch of Pom Pom and a postcard from M.L.T. in Bloemfontein to Miss A.V. Tew in Hampshire, 25 May 1900.

Dates

Creation: May-Dec 1900

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Afr. s. 2528].

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Shelfmark:

MSS. Afr. s. 2528

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 21235

Additional Description

Abstract

Pom Pom newspaper and related papers.

Biographical / Historical

The 1st Battalion of the Oxfordshire Light Infantry saw extensive service in Southern Africa during the South African War, including the relief of Kimberley and the Battle of Paardeberg.