Diary of Mrs. Lang, wife of Captain 'Syd' Lang

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MS. Eng. e. 3652

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Diary of the wife of Captain 'Syd' Lang, apparently a British naval officer stationed in Gibraltar. Describes her daily life, firstly in Chester but predominantly in Gibraltar, which is taken up with maintaining the family home, attending social events, going on excursions, and raising young children. Also describes visits to England.

Dates

Creation: 1897-1901

Extent

142 Leaves

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. e. 3652, fols. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. e. 3652

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 6311

Additional Description

Abstract

Diary of Mrs. Lang, wife of Captain 'Syd' Lang.

Biographical / Historical

Mrs. Lang (fl 1897-1901), wife of Captain 'Syd' Lang.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Ken Spelman, interim list, item 94, on 13 Feb. 2009.

Sponsored in honour of Idris and Alison Mills, Duke Humfrey's Night, 2 Oct. 2010.