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Accession Number | PR01805 |
Collection type | Private Record |
Record type | Collection |
Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
Object type | Letter, Souvenir |
Maker |
Various |
Place made | Australia, United Kingdom: England |
Date made | 1916-1918; 1944-1945 |
Access | Open |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 First World War, 1914-1918 |
Batten, W C (Civilian, b.1880 - d.1960)
Description
Correspondence relating to the First and Second World War service of William C Batten, a civilian, who worked in various capacities assisting with the construction of aircraft. The correspondence is primarily in the form of references for Batten from his employers at Vickers Limited (First World War) and Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Pty Ltd (Second World War). The First World War references are directed to the Arsenal Branch of the Australian High Commission Office in London. The Second World War references are generic. Also included in the collection is a dinner invitation and menu for a Vickers Limited staff dinner.