Vince, Elsie (Civilian) Accession Number: PR05217

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Letters written to Elsie Vince during the First World War, from soldiers who had received her letters within the knitted garments she made and sent to troops. The bulk of correspondence is with Private Leslie Magill (2331). Also includes a G&G War Funds Board Gala Day Workers Badge and a ticket to 'Navy Night' in aid of the Red Cross and Wounded Soldier's Fund.

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Accession Number
PR05217
Maker
Various
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1916-1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Permission of copyright holder required for any use and/or reproduction.
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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