File consists of published song booklet, declaration of membership and transcript of letter. Song booklet is for Boer War Cavalry, 1900, with notation, "Gunner S. J. Unwin, 2080 C.I.V. [City of London Imperial; Membership, 1900, pertains to the City of London Imperial Volunteers Volunteers], Field…
File consists of published song booklet, declaration of membership and transcript of letter. Song booklet is for Boer War Cavalry, 1900, with notation, "Gunner S. J. Unwin, 2080 C.I.V. [City of London Imperial; Membership, 1900, pertains to the City of London Imperial Volunteers Volunteers], Field Battery, S. Africa"; transcription is of a letter from Harry Unwin to his mother about his wartime action. The letter appears to be transcribed by Sid Unwin, possibly after Harry's death in the War in 1901.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Declaration of membership to "The City of London Imperial Volunteers. -- 1900. -- 1 item of textual records. Held in oversize "B"
Series consists of Alice Fulmer letters and notes to Edith Unwin and Josephine Parkinson re Sid Unwin, Ethel Unwin (for whom Fulmer worked briefly), Banff history and personal matters
Series consists of Alice Fulmer letters and notes to Edith Unwin and Josephine Parkinson re Sid Unwin, Ethel Unwin (for whom Fulmer worked briefly), Banff history and personal matters
File consists of: Burial Report issued by the Canadian Record Office in London, 1917; Death certificate issued by the Canadian Expedtionary Force, 1919; a clipping from The Crag and Canyon, July 7th, 1917
File consists of: Burial Report issued by the Canadian Record Office in London, 1917; Death certificate issued by the Canadian Expedtionary Force, 1919; a clipping from The Crag and Canyon, July 7th, 1917
File contains a memorial plaque and accompanying letter from King George V, sent to Sidney's mother. Included is a commemorative scroll, also from the Crown
I.C. Sid Unwin sous-fonds : Memorials and tributes
Reference Code
M31 / 7
Date Range
[ca.1917]
Physical Description
2 textual records. -- 1 artefact
Scope & Content
File contains a memorial plaque and accompanying letter from King George V, sent to Sidney's mother. Included is a commemorative scroll, also from the Crown
File consists of: transcription of a poem written by one of Sid's friends in the Battery and sent to Sid's mother, entitled "Three Gifts"; and, portion broadcast script by Dan McCowan of Banff for CBC radio, 1946, entitled "Guiding Stars"
I.C. Sid Unwin sous-fonds : Memorials and tributes
Reference Code
M31 / 8
Date Range
1917-1946
Physical Description
2 textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of: transcription of a poem written by one of Sid's friends in the Battery and sent to Sid's mother, entitled "Three Gifts"; and, portion broadcast script by Dan McCowan of Banff for CBC radio, 1946, entitled "Guiding Stars"
Item is the diary kept by Sid Unwin during the year 1917. Unwin describes his duties at the front, and makes observations on casualties, taking prisoners, gas attacks and other activities. The diary records activities leading up to and during the battle of Vimy Ridge, Unwin's personal injury and c…
Item is the diary kept by Sid Unwin during the year 1917. Unwin describes his duties at the front, and makes observations on casualties, taking prisoners, gas attacks and other activities. The diary records activities leading up to and during the battle of Vimy Ridge, Unwin's personal injury and convalescence, and ends two days prior to his death. Also contains songs, poems, addresses and notes