Notes and drafts of memoirs by 'Professor' W. E. Ballantyne and letters from an unidentified private, 'Syd', in the King's Liverpool Regiment in South Africa
MSS. Johnson c. 6-7
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Title
Notes and drafts of memoirs by 'Professor' W. E. Ballantyne and letters from an unidentified private, 'Syd', in the King's Liverpool Regiment in South Africa
Shelfmark
MSS. Johnson c. 6-7
Summary
Contains:
(MS. Johnson c. 6) notes and drafts of memoirs by 'Professor' W. E. Ballantyne, banjoist and member of Moore and Crocker's original Christy Minstrels (1865-1870), entitled Personal recollections and biographical sketches of the careers of the most famous of the old-time minstrel celebrities-the first Christy Minstrels-Origin of stage negro minstrelsy, early 20th century. 70 leaves.
(MS. Johnson c. 7) letters from an unidentified private, 'Syd', in the King's Liverpool Regiment in South Africa, to his parents, 28 Feb.-1 Nov. 1900, the last letter incomplete. Fo!. i is part of a folder stamped 'From J. Augustin, Books, Prints &c.'. 74 leaves.
Date
early 20th century, 28 Feb-1 Nov 1900.
Language
English
Physical extent
2 items
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Notes and drafts of memoirs by 'Professor' W. E. Ballantyne and letters from an unidentified private, 'Syd', in the King's Liverpool Regiment in South Africa
