Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Letter |
Collection |
Oil Museum of Canada Collection |
Accession number |
OMC 2021.015 |
Catalog Number |
OMC 2021.015.007 |
Date |
16 Jan 1906 |
Dates of Creation |
16/01/06 |
Scope & Content |
Letter written by Archie Growder January 16, 1906 from Borneo to Peter Growder after learning about the news of his fathers death. Archie expresses how sad he is to hear of this news and how unexpectedly this death had come. Archie also reveals how sad and lonely he feels now after both his mother and father have passed. Document transcription is available in the media file and the accession folder. International Driller, Archie Growder, worked in Borneo and Australia, where he married and remained. |
Extent of Description |
13.5cm x 21.5cm folded |
Search Terms |
Borneo Correspondence Death Father International Driller Letter, Hand-Written Mother |
People |
Growder, Archie Growder, Peter |