Diary of Joseph Thimbleby

This material is held atBodleian Library, University of Oxford

  • Reference
    • GB 161 MSS. Afr. s. 2235
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1899-1900
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 1 file

Scope and Content

Transcript of Thimbleby's Kimberley siege diary, October 1899-February 1900, and photocopy of ration sheet for the week of 18th February.

Administrative / Biographical History

Joseph Thimbleby was an engine driver during the siege of Kimberley in the South African War (1899-1902).

Access Information

Bodleian reader's ticket required.

Note

Collection level description created by Paul Davidson, Bodleian Library of Commonwealth and African Studies at Rhodes House.

Other Finding Aids

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Conditions Governing Use

No reproduction or publication of personal papers without permission. Contact the library in the first instance.

Additional Information

The original diary is in the possession of the Thimbleby family.