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Reminiscences of Harry Harper, settler in Fort Victoria, Rhodesia (Masvingo, Zimbabwe)

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MS. Misc. 2, fols. 122-128

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'My Story - by Harry Harper, aged 91 years', Jan 1966, describing his early life and his years in Fort Victoria (Masvingo) during the East Coast Fever which affected cattle in 1902, the discovery of gold in 1904 and the development of the town. Also, 'Reminiscences of early Fort Victoria days by Harry Harper, age 92 years', May 1966, describing mining, transport, the Volunteers and personalities of Fort Victoria and district.

Dates

  • Creation: Jan-May1966

Extent

7 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

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Shelfmark:

MS. Misc. 2, fols. 122-128

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 23965

Abstract

Reminiscences of Harry Harper, settler in Fort Victoria, Rhodesia (Masvingo, Zimbabwe).

Biographical / Historical

Harry Harper was born in South Africa in 1874. He moved to Salisbury, Rhodesia (Harare, Zimbabwe) in 1897 to work for Julius Weit and Company and then Deary and Company. He transferred to Fort Victoria (Masvingo) in 1902 where he settled.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Bodleian in 2024.

Title
Catalogue of reminiscences of Harry Harper, settler in Fort Victoria, Rhodesia (Masvingo, Zimbabwe)
Status
Published
Author
Lucy McCann
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
First edition.

Repository Details

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