Diary and papers of Richard Thomas Harding, 1916-1920.
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Title
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Diary and papers of Richard Thomas Harding, 1916-1920.
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Subject
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War stories
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War stories, Australian
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World War, 1914-1918--Sources
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Victoria--History
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Personal narratives
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French language--Writing
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Correspondence
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Photographs
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Category
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3. World War I
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Creator
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Harding, Richard Thomas
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Current holder
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State Library of Victoria
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Period of reference
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1916 – 1920
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Series number
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MS 10120
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Item number
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9916374003607636
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Access rights
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Request at location
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Rights
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Available for reference.
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Country of origin
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Belgium
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Netherlands
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France
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Language
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French
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English
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Description from source
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Original ms., printed and photographs.
Comprises, diary, letters, ephemera and photographs. Diary written by R. T. Harding, 28 January 1916-4 July 1919, describing voyage to, and experiences in, Egypt, France and Belgium, and voyage home to Victoria. Also, seven letters, 16 February 1919-4 May 1920, and undated, sent beween Harding and his friends in Belgium. Six of the letters are written in French. Ephemera includes a French postcard; demobilisation movement card; calling cards; leave pass; ration books; three paybooks, 1916-1919; an envelope for use by soldiers on active service; a cigarette card depicting a military hospital ward in Holland; and identification tags, one in the shape of the Australian continent. Photographs include aerial views of France; scenes of life on the Western Front; a group portrait of soldiers; and a view of the grave of Gunner W. J. Harding (R. T. Harding's brother William who was killed in action 6 August 1917).
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Physical format
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Correspondence
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Postcards
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Letters
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Diaries
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Objects (miscellaneous)
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Photographs