Size: 0.25 linear feet

Literary rights:
Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State University. When permission is granted to examine the manuscripts, it is not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.

Restrictions: None

Content note:
The Charles De Ketschendorf Journal contains a personalized written account of the Siege of Ladysmith, in South Africa during the Boers War. The journal dates from September 30, 1899 to July 17, 1900. Ketschendorf was a trooper of the Natal Mounted Police, who served with the British forces in South Africa. The notebook also contains photographs, newspaper clippings, and maps of the campaign against the Boers.

Acquisition: Purchased from Sotheby's New York, New York

Processed by: LTM, 3-15-1990; JEF, 3-23-1998

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