The Publishing Office and Editor’s Quarters-‘News of the Camp’, 1880 - 1881
Scope and Contents
190 x 137 mm. A duplicate of Y3055A/2, showing editorial staff and soldiers gathered in front of the tents and wagons used as offices by the newspaper. Figures identified beneath the print are: Capt. J.Mc.W. Clarke; Mr. Strecker (foreman printed); Mr. Lys (see also Y3055A/19); C.W. Decker (-1912), joint editor of ‘News of the Camp’ and the founder of the earlier 'Transvaal Argus’; Charles Du Val; a private of the 94th Regiment; the compositors; Mr. Mitchelson; and Mr Goodwill.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 - 1881
Creator
- From the Fonds: Val, Charles Henry Du, 1854 - 1889 (Entertainer) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
fair condition
Date information
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Finding aid date
2017-08-22 11:33:07+00:00
Repository Details
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