Identity area
Reference code
WWS-WWS/1-WWS/1/2-WWS/1/2/4
Title
Typed transcript of the letter by Basil Mogridge
Date(s)
- 17/09/1915 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Physical, paper.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The transcript has probably been typed by the School Archivist, Jon Wills.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A transcript of the letter sent by Basil Mogridge to Joan on 17 September 1915 describing his life in the trenches, being buried alive during an attack, men being wounded, and the story of the miraculous survival of a cake.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
As far as is recorded, the item is fully appraised into the collection.
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
The item has third party copyright and therefore permission will need to be granted by external bodies.
Any request to reproduce material externally must be approved in advance by the School Archivist due to copyright and GDPR concerns. Please email ArchivesUser@oakham.rutland.sch.uk.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
The item is in good condition.
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Basil F.W. Mogridge (Subject)
- Joan (Subject)
Genre access points
Description control area
Description identifier
Oakham School, Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom.
Institution identifier
Oakham School.
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Draft
Level of detail
Partial
Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- English