Mafeking siege [bank] notes and vouchers, 1900 - 1903
Scope and Contents
Notes and vouchers issued on the authority of Colonel Baden-Powell during the Siege of Mafeking, exchangeable for coin at the Mafeking Branch of the Standard Bank of South Africa on the resumption of civil law.
Dates
- Creation: 1900 - 1903
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
The siege of Mafeking began in October 1899 when Colonel Lord Baden-Powell shut himself in the town with a small force in order to detain the Boers. The town was relieved by the British in May 1900.
Extent
1 folder(s) (1 folder) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
MSS 55
Other Finding Aids
MSS Addenda, vol. III.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Found among uncatalogued manuscripts, February 1989.
General
This collection level description was created by RAS using information from the original typescript catalogue.
Originator(s)
Town of Mafeking
Finding aid date
2003-10-09 15:14:23+00:00
Repository Details
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