Alec McLaren papers

This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 206 Liddle Collection POW 042
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1919
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 file; manuscript, typescript, a map, and postcards (including photocopy)

Scope and Content

Photocopied account book (4 June-29 Nov. 1918); 10 photocopied letters to his parents (8 Apr.-22 Sep. 1918); French map of Europe (n.d.); 3 postcards (Jan. 1919, n.d.).

Administrative / Biographical History

Alec T. McLaren, a Lieutenant, 15th Battalion, Royal Scottish Regiment, was held as a POW (Prisoner of War) at Pforzheim in 1918.

Access Information

Access is unrestricted

Acquisition Information

The papers were placed in the Collection by A. D. McLaren (son). See Research Correspondence File.

Note

In English

Other Finding Aids

POW catalogue (hard copy) http://www.leeds.ac.uk/library/spcoll/liddle/index.htm

Alternative Form Available

Microfilmed

Personal Names

McLaren Alec T.