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• Author/Creator:Baker, Francis John, 1869-
  
• Title:Francis John Baker Boer War diary, 1885-1919 (inclusive).
  
• Physical Description:.25 linear feet ( 1 box)
  
• Links:View a description and listing of collection contents in the finding aid
  

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  • Location:LSF-Use in SML, Manuscripts and Archives only (Non-Circ)
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  • Call Number: MS 1957
    
  • Status:Not Checked Out
    

   
• Notes:The papers are in English.
  The papers were purchased by the African Collection curator and transferred to Manuscripts and Archives, 2009.
  
• Organization:Material is arranged as received from the vendor.
  
• Access and use:The papers are open for research. Copyright status for collection materials is unknown. Additional information is provided in the finding aid.
  
• Biographical / Historical note:Francis John Baker was born August 10, 1869, in Somerset, England. A corn merchant by trade, he joined the 48th North Somerset Imperial Yeomanry, arriving in South Africa in 1901. Lance Corporal Baker was honorably discharged in 1902.
  
• Summary:The collection comprises a manuscript diary covering the years 1901-1902, written in 1912 from notes taken during that time period. Francis John Baker provides lengthy, detailed descriptions of his experiences in the Boer War and daily camp life. Military documents, family correspondence, and photographs are included.
  
• Format:Archives or Manuscripts
• Indexes/Finding aids:Finding aid is available in the repository and on the Internet.
  
• Cite as:Francis John Baker Boer War Diary (MS 1957). Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library.
  
• Subjects:Baker, Francis John, 1869-
  South African War, 1899-1902--Personal narratives.
  South African War, 1899-1902.