Transcript of Thimbleby's Kimberley siege diary, October 1899-February 1900, and photocopy of ration sheet for the week of 18th February.
Dates
- Creation: 1899-1900
Extent
1 file
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Afr. s. 2235].
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Shelfmark:
MSS. Afr. s. 2235
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 4528
Biographical / Historical
Joseph Thimbleby was an engine driver during the siege of Kimberley in the South African War (1899-1902).
Other Finding Aids
The library holds a card index of all manuscript collections in its reading room.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers were donated to the library by Thimbleby's daughter, Mrs. Betty Symmons through the good offices of Ms. Jacqueline Beaumont, October 1997.
Existence and Location of Copies
The original diary is in the possession of the Thimbleby family.
Subject
- Title
- Diary of Joseph Thimbleby
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Paul Davidson
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk