Keen, Alfred Alder (Trooper) Accession Number: PR00819
Description
Mixed papers relating to Trooper Alfred Alder Keen's service with the Protectorate Regiment (Mounted Infantry) in the war in South Africa, particularly the siege of Mafeking. Includes New Testament, Mercury Special Edition, newspaper cuttings, proclamations and messages, a poem, garrison ticket, discharge certificates, leave passes, correspondence and other items relating to Colonel Baden-Powell (under whom Trooper Keen fought), guard duty list, telegram and menu (1899-1909). Trooper Keen later settled in Tasmania.
Details
Accession Number
PR00819
Maker
Alfred Alder Keen
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Papers
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1899-1909
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM371 94/0154
Copyright
Status to be assessed