Shooting New Zealand Soldiers
Scope and Contents
A collection of newspaper clippings, an essay, handwritten notes and correspondence between LC and Julian Putkowski, who was collecting information for T.V. historical dramas. Includes various arguments about the treatment of ‘deserting’ or ‘mutinous’ soldiers, five of which were executed on the battlefield in WWI. Execution as an impetus of soldier obedience is frequently discussed. The publication date range is 1979-2005. The subject matter date range is 1916-2005.
Dates
- Collection covers ca 1960-2010
Conditions Governing Access
Access is freely available within the J.C.Beaglehole Room for research and private study. For any use beyond this, please contact the J.C.Beaglehole Room (jcbeaglehole.room@vuw.ac.nz) in the first instance.
Extent
From the Fonds: 100 linear_centimeters (Hutt Valley Independent and Upper Hutt Advertiser (2009.044) has been given a call number (DU401.1 H982) and is located on the Atlas shelving.)
Language of Materials
English
- World War, 1914-1918 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the J C Beaglehole Room, Victoria University of Wellington Library Repository
