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C. Canby Balderston notebook, 1919

 Item — Box: 4

Scope and Contents

72 pages. Written while Balderston was stationed as a relief worker in Bruges, Belgium, coordinating the distribution of relief supplies in the aftermath of World War I. Entries dated approximately February-August 1919. Content is primarily miscellaneous relief work notes; includes notes on the living conditions and aid status of local inhabitants and refugees, in addition to supply inventories (mostly clothing and domestic items). Also contains some contact information and notes regarding personal finances.

Dates

  • Creation: 1919

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Language of Materials

English

French

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