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Reminiscences [textual record]

Hierarchical level:

Series

Date:

1952.

Reference:

MG30-E357

Type of material:

Textual material

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

117118

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Robert Percy Rooke fonds

Reminiscences
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Date(s):

1952.

Place of creation:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent:

5.1 cm of textual records.

Language of material:

English

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Series consists of the reminiscences of Robert Percy Rooke for the period 1900-1908, recording his South African War service with the Strathcona's Horse, 1900-1901 and the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, 1901-1902, as well as his post-war life in South Africa to 1908. The reminiscences contain a comprehensive account of his experiences with the two regiments, including a number of hand drawn maps illustrating various skirmishes and battles such as Lone Tree Hill, 20 June 1900, Belfast, 27 August 1900, and Frederickstad, 23 October 1900, as well as maps outlining operations in the Badfontein and Spitz Kop areas, September 1900.

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Private

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MG30-E357
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Volume [MG30 E 357] 1/1--1/2

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