cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2unv.1
title: Photographs and letters and articles concerning D.S.C.Watson

description: David Scott Chalmers Watson M.C.  Enlisted as a Private Royal Scots and commissioned into the Royal Engineers where he won his Military Cross

1. Letter: Beaumont Hammel appeal
2. Morayshire Roll of Honour.  David S.C. Watson
3. Four phographs.  Cologne 1919 
   (Army of Occupation). 
   Lt. Watson cente of group front row.
4. New recruits.  Pvt. Watson 2nd from right.
5. Pvt Watson.  Wearing Territorial Imperial Service Badge
   Territorials enlist for home service, 
   most volunteered in 1914 to go overseas.  
   Hence the badge. 
6. Lt Watson
7. 29th Division 'Gallant Conduct' notification 
8. Newspaper report of M.C.
9. WFA letter concerning his C.O.
10. Citation for M.C.
11. OUTSTANDING character reference a.
12. Character reference b.
13. Cpl Watson.  Middle Row 3rd left.  The child is Scott Sutherland who as an adult sculpted the Speen Bridge Commando Memorial.
14. M.o D. Letter showing service
15. Watson rear row 4th from left
16. WFA letter of service
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2vmb.2
title: Letter from T.E. Borrill to his brother, Benjamin Borrill (3)

description: A letter written by Lance Corporal Thomas Edgar Borrill (1897-1917), service no. 30938,  to his brother Benjamin, both stationed in France. The letter describes the feeling amongst T.E. Borrill's battalion that they will never beat "Jerry" and things getting from "bad to worse". Thanks his brother for the razor that he sent him.

A transcription is included.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2zto.2
title: Letter: To Mrs Voynich.

description: Thanks Mrs Voynich for letters and a parcel / congratulates her on her literary success, which makes Ivor Gurney a bit jealous / wonders what difference the United States' attitude will make to the war / quotes an unidentified poem / describes earthworks / compares painting of this landscape to England and Cornwall / wishes Mrs Voynich well with her work.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian4i5.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) early manuscript draft

description: Early manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian63ng.1
title: Letter: To H.N. Howells.

description: Describes arriving in France / assumptions about being put in the front lines immediately, but now in reserve trenches / glad that Howells has a weak heart, and is not in France / thoughts about death, wounding, neurasthenia (mental illness) / possible outcomes of surviving the war / mentions a Welsh colleague ('E. Kemp') who he may not see again, and who he spent time with / looking at the sky, thinking of poetry, and hearing machinegun fire in a communication trench / praises fellow soldiers / describes the look of the villages in France.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian64zc.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Writing while the battalion sleeps / includes 'Firelight' / doesn't like cleaning up / includes an untitled verse for the Regimental Sergeant Major / hoping for leave / interested in Marion Scott's comparison between musical and poetic forms / thinking of a time after the war / describes writing 'Firelight' as the fire goes out.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6a1x.2
title: Letters, etc. from Walter Lynn (5)

description: Walter Lynn joined the Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment in 1914 at the age of 17 with his pal Frank Dowthwaite.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6doo.1
title: Military service of Thomas Wilson

description: Photo with wife Jane.
Unit register card - Black Watch
Wounded telegrams
Clothing slip
I.D. Certificate
Letter from employer gauranteeing re-employment
Registration card
Next of Kin card
Victory Medal card
Post office account
Transfer card - Argyle's
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6h2u.1
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Thanks Marion Scott for sending books / feels that overall 'Severn and Somme' is better than his friend F.W. Harvey's work, but that he is more 'assured' / tired of war, apart from comradeship / not sure what will happen / instructions as to what to do with book / 'weakness' / autumn in England / hopes that Scott is feeling better.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6hyt.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Envelope containing letter.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6r2p.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) early manuscript draft

description: Early manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6t24.2
title: Postcard of the Prince of Wales "Our Soldier Prince", in Service Dress (1)

description: Colour photograph of the Prince of Wales in uniform, "Our Soldier Prince". On the reverse is printed "Welsh Troops Picture Post-card Day in aid of The National Fund for Welsh Troops" "Photo Central News". From the effercts of Private John "Jack" George Edwards, the Herefordshire Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6xm7.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) early manuscript draft

description: Early manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8624.1
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Discussing books and the pleasure of reading / living in the past / Marion Scott in a new home? / life returning to normal / war and self-control / receiving a Distinguished Service Medal / intends to cheer Scott up / will look forward to a letter / will write to friends / appreciates her friendship.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian89be.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Writing while the battalion sleeps / includes 'Firelight' / doesn't like cleaning up / includes an untitled verse for the Regimental Sergeant Major / hoping for leave / interested in Marion Scott's comparison between musical and poetic forms / thinking of a time after the war / describes writing 'Firelight' as the fire goes out.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8j2n.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) early manuscript draft

description: Early manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8o1q.2
title: Letters, etc. from Walter Lynn (6)

description: Walter Lynn joined the Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment in 1914 at the age of 17 with his pal Frank Dowthwaite.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8ow1.2
title: Map of objectives for 26th September 1917 from the War Diary of the 178th Infantry Brigade

description: A copy of a sketch map from the war diary of the 178th Infantry Brigade of key objectives of for the 26th September 1917. This is part of a collection that relates to Lance Corporal Thomas Edgar Borrill (1897-1917), service no. 30938.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8p2z.2
title: Photo of the Herefordshire Regiment

description: Private John "Jack" George Edwards, the Herefordshire Regiment, who joined-up under-age and served in Gallipoli and on the Western Front, is seated cross-legged on the left in front of the senior NCO with a swagger stick. An individual studio portrait photograph is also part of this collection.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8um3.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) early manuscript draft

description: Early manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8vnt.1
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Tells Marion Scott to sign regarding 'Severn and Somme' on his behalf / glad of her new 'exalted company' in dealing with Sidgwick and Jackson / discusses possible omissions from the volume / thanks her for work / Chopin / the news in 'Le Matin' / listening to the guns / includes 'Rumours of Wars', dating the poem to 'July 1917'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand4ua.2
title: Photo of plane mishap , Leslie Fox RFC  aboard

description: Leslie Fox was my uncle and as far as I know saw action in the RFC during the war . There were family stories of him dropping grenades down factory chimneys - I don't have any info. at all . He survived the war only to die in the 'flu outbreak of 1919 . Whether this is of interest I don't know . Good luck with your project . Alan Smith
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand5oo.1
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Informs Marion Scott that they are off up the line (to join in to the Ypres offensive / bring books along / 'To M.M.S.', for Scott / 'The Volunteer' / inquires about the colours changing in England / Nicholson's book / sending a notebook / things looking more hopeful for war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandb4d.2
title: Child's letter to Frank Downswell (3)

description: Photocopies of a letter from Frank Dowdswell's future wife's (Ethel) younger brother 'Teddy' Pritchard.

Part of a collection relating to the service of Frank (7th Buffs) and Bob (Army Service Corps) Dowdeswell, of Shaw Green, Prestbury, nr Cheltenham.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianderx.2
title: Firelight

description: Writing while the battalion sleeps / includes 'Firelight' / doesn't like cleaning up / includes an untitled verse for the Regimental Sergeant Major / hoping for leave / interested in Marion Scott's comparison between musical and poetic forms / thinking of a time after the war / describes writing 'Firelight' as the fire goes out.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandhih.1
title: Trench art and memorabillia

description: Brought back by the submittor's grandfather.

Bayonet is date stamped 1907
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandi1e.2
title: Letter from T.E. Borrill to his brother, Benjamin Borrill (1)

description: A letter written by Lance Corporal Thomas Edgar Borrill (1897-1917), service no. 30938,  to his brother Benjamin, both stationed in France. The letter describes the feeling amongst T.E. Borrill's battalion that they will never beat "Jerry" and things getting from "bad to worse". Thanks his brother for the razor that he sent him.

A transcription is included.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandooi.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) early manuscript draft

description: Early manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandpcs.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: A misunderstanding / guarding beer in the canteen / includes 'Hail and Farewell' / the recent beauty of the stars / Beethoven / includes verse 3 of 'A Fire Kindled' / mentions W.B. Yeats / requests Francis Thompson's 'Selected Poems'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandw3.2
title: Photos and papers of Driver W.R.Smith , R.E. (12)

description: Further to the memoir by my father just submitted I now offer varous papers and a postcard home .   The 'smart' photo and the mounted one were at Ipswich  I believe 1915 . I also include a newspaper retained on the ' home front ' .
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandwol.1
title: Letter and Christmas Entertainment Programme, 1918

description: Letter, Christmas menu and entertainment programme. All items were kept together, by my father Joseph Matthews regarding his father George Matthews.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandz5l.1
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Poems, part of the 'Hospital Pictures' series, included in an envelope addressed to Marion Scott. The poem was included in 'War's Embers' (1917).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianitl.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Writing while the battalion sleeps / includes 'Firelight' / doesn't like cleaning up / includes an untitled verse for the Regimental Sergeant Major / hoping for leave / interested in Marion Scott's comparison between musical and poetic forms / thinking of a time after the war / describes writing 'Firelight' as the fire goes out.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj7w.1
title: Letter: To H.N. Howells.

description: Written while Ivor Gurney was at Lord Derby's War Hospital, Warrington, a centre for the treatment of shell shock. Discusses a concert / the setting of W.W. Gibson's poetry to music / 'neuralgia' / the Carnegie Quartet / possibly setting an Edward Thomas poem to music / feeling better but unlikely to be let go for a bit / a letter from a mutual friend describing a visit to H.N. Howells / includes the poem 'The Fisherman of Newnham', which was later included in 'War's Embers' (1919) and dedicated to Gurney's father, and asks for Howells' opinion of it / wonders how best to send money to his father / wishes for a letter and news from Gloucester.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj8rm.2
title: Firelight

description: Writing while the battalion sleeps / includes 'Firelight' / doesn't like cleaning up / includes an untitled verse for the Regimental Sergeant Major / hoping for leave / interested in Marion Scott's comparison between musical and poetic forms / thinking of a time after the war / describes writing 'Firelight' as the fire goes out.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjewa.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) early manuscript draft

description: Early manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjkij.1
title: Photograph of Alexander McGregor in a group at Dalzill House, Motherwell

description: Photograph of Alexander McGregor in a group at Dalzill House, Motherwell.  He was a member of both the Seaforths and The Gordon Highlanders seeing service in France where he was shot, the bullet passing through his neck.

Dalzill house had been contributed by the Duke and Duchess of Hamilton as a convelescent home.  Alexander is middle row, extreme right.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjlok.1
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Hopes Marion Scott likes Sevenoaks / enjoying diet in army, but not the orders / French papers discussing a possible Russian offensive / gives Scott leave to deal with Ivor Gurney's publishers, Sidgwick and Jackson / discusses a thunderstorm / wishes for books / visiting Rouen / playing 'auction bridge' / enjoying the French country and people.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjpx3.2
title: Child's letter to Frank Downswell (4)

description: Photocopies of a letter from Frank Dowdswell's future wife's (Ethel) younger brother 'Teddy' Pritchard.

Part of a collection relating to the service of Frank (7th Buffs) and Bob (Army Service Corps) Dowdeswell, of Shaw Green, Prestbury, nr Cheltenham.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjquf.2
title: Letters, etc. from Walter Lynn (2)

description: Walter Lynn joined the Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment in 1914 at the age of 17 with his pal Frank Dowthwaite.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjtcb.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Envelope containing letter.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjzhc.2
title: Letter from T.E. Borrill to his brother, Benjamin Borrill (2)

description: A letter written by Lance Corporal Thomas Edgar Borrill (1897-1917), service no. 30938,  to his brother Benjamin, both stationed in France. The letter describes the feeling amongst T.E. Borrill's battalion that they will never beat "Jerry" and things getting from "bad to worse". Thanks his brother for the razor that he sent him.

A transcription is included.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiank6c.2
title: Postcard of the Prince of Wales "Our Soldier Prince", in Service Dress (2)

description: Colour photograph of the Prince of Wales in uniform, "Our Soldier Prince". On the reverse is printed "Welsh Troops Picture Post-card Day in aid of The National Fund for Welsh Troops" "Photo Central News". From the effercts of Private John "Jack" George Edwards, the Herefordshire Regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiannms.2
title: Letter from T.E. Borrill to his brother, Benjamin Borrill (4)

description: A letter written by Lance Corporal Thomas Edgar Borrill (1897-1917), service no. 30938,  to his brother Benjamin, both stationed in France. The letter describes the feeling amongst T.E. Borrill's battalion that they will never beat "Jerry" and things getting from "bad to worse". Thanks his brother for the razor that he sent him.

A transcription is included.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianr84.2
title: Child's letter to Frank Downswell (1)

description: Photocopies of a letter from Frank Dowdswell's future wife's (Ethel) younger brother 'Teddy' Pritchard.

Part of a collection relating to the service of Frank (7th Buffs) and Bob (Army Service Corps) Dowdeswell, of Shaw Green, Prestbury, nr Cheltenham. Bob died in April 1917 after a lorry accident.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianrew1.2
title: Photos and papers of Driver W.R.Smith , R.E. (11)

description: Further to the memoir by my father just submitted I now offer varous papers and a postcard home .   The 'smart' photo and the mounted one were at Ipswich  I believe 1915 . I also include a newspaper retained on the ' home front ' .
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiantpr.2
title: Letters, etc. from Walter Lynn (3)

description: Walter Lynn joined the Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment in 1914 at the age of 17 with his pal Frank Dowthwaite.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian1be.2
title: Seaforth Highlanders overseas helmet (2)

description: The wearer of this helmet (J.H.Paice) has added the names of the  locations visited, during his tour of duty, to the inside of the helmet. These include places in Egypt, India and the Sudan. The helmet also came with a homemade cover for use in hot climates.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian23qj.1
title: Upstairs Piano

description: Manuscript, possibly copied out in pen in Ivor Gurney's hand. Published in 'War's Embers'  (1917). Various manuscript versions of the poem exist. In Ivor Gurney's edition of 'War's Embers' he notes after this poem, 'Best poem on Music'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian24ke.1
title: The Fire Kindled

description: Manuscript in pen in an unidentified hand. Mentioned in two letters of 3rd February 1917 to Marion Scott. Included in 'Severn and Somme' (1917).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian26v6.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) early manuscript draft

description: Early manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2b93.2
title: Letter from Sir William Crookes to Harold Begbie

description: Sir William Crookes (1832-1919) noted Chemist and Physicist. 
His reply to Harold Begbie regarding the proposed petition regarding conscientious objectors.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2cq5.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) early manuscript draft

description: Early manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2h2h.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Reading Marion Scott's letter by candlelight / sorry that she is ill / thanks Scott for her compliments / mentions W. H. Davies / discusses possible titles and changes to poems / includes 'Pain', and instructs that it will be part of a series entitled 'Sonnets 1914', after Rupert Brooke's sonnet sequence / filling a last pipe / binding 'Flanders'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2ili.2
title: Child's letter to Frank Downswell (10)

description: Photocopies of a letter from Frank Dowdswell's future wife's (Ethel) younger brother 'Willie' Pritchard.

Part of a collection relating to the service of Frank (7th Buffs) and Bob (Army Service Corps) Dowdeswell, of Shaw Green, Prestbury, nr Cheltenham.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2uow.2
title: Postcards from Training Camps. (2)

description: The pictures on the postcards often did not match where they were sent from. Here Walter sent his mother cards while he was on training before going to France. One from Sevenoaks in Kent bears pictures of Fleetwood, Lancs. The post mark dates are very clear.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2v1.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) early manuscript draft

description: Early manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2wtg.2
title: Child's letter to Frank Downswell (6)

description: Photocopies of a letter from Frank Dowdswell's future wife's (Ethel) younger brother 'Teddy' Pritchard.

Part of a collection relating to the service of Frank (7th Buffs) and Bob (Army Service Corps) Dowdeswell, of Shaw Green, Prestbury, nr Cheltenham. Bob died in April 1917 after a lorry accident.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian61da.2
title: Naval Signal belonging to Harold Begbie: Surrended of the High Seas Fleet

description: This was amongst Harold Begbie's papers. Perhaps given to him by his good friend Admiral Lord Fisher.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian62pm.1
title: The Canon Notebook

description: A blue 'Cannon' exercise book, inscribed 'Pvt Gurney', in which Gurney has written revisions to a number of poems which were to be published in War's Embers (1919).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian62y.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Envelope containing letter.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian69fr.2
title: Child's letter to Frank Downswell (8)

description: Photocopies of a letter from Frank Dowdswell's future wife's (Ethel) younger brother 'Teddy' Pritchard.

Part of a collection relating to the service of Frank (7th Buffs) and Bob (Army Service Corps) Dowdeswell, of Shaw Green, Prestbury, nr Cheltenham. Bob died in April 1917 after a lorry accident.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6cnw.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) early manuscript draft

description: Early manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6e7l.2
title: Postcards from Training Camps. (4)

description: The pictures on the postcards often did not match where they were sent from. Here Walter sent his mother cards while he was on training before going to France. One from Sevenoaks in Kent bears pictures of Fleetwood, Lancs. The post mark dates are very clear.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6ia9.2
title: Letter from Dean Inge to Harold Begbie

description: Harold Begbie's attitude to the war was less jingoistic than the recruiting poem 'Fall In' would seem to demonstrate. He had a great sympathy towards conscientious objectors, writing a novel 'Mr Sterling Stick it Out' about their plight which he was unable to get published until after the war. He tried to get a petition organised for a more humane and understanding treatment of them. This letter is the reply from W R Inge 1860-1954 the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral.
I don't know the significance of the other names written on the letter; perhaps other possible signatories.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6j38.2
title: Child's letter to Frank Downswell (12)

description: Photocopies of a letter from Frank Dowdswell's future wife's (Ethel) younger brother 'Willie' Pritchard.

Part of a collection relating to the service of Frank (7th Buffs) and Bob (Army Service Corps) Dowdeswell, of Shaw Green, Prestbury, nr Cheltenham.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6siz.2
title: Seaforth Highlanders overseas helmet (1)

description: The wearer of this helmet (J.H.Paice) has added the names of the  locations visited, during his tour of duty, to the inside of the helmet. These include places in Egypt, India and the Sudan. The helmet also came with a homemade cover for use in hot climates.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6uj4.1
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Written while Ivor Gurney was a patient at the Middlesex War Hospital, where he was sent following numerous suicide threats. Thanks Marion Scott for a recent letter / discusses arrangements for an upcoming meeting / glad that the article (mentioned in the letter of 10th September 1918) has reached her / thanks Scott for her corrections for 'Girl's Song' / includes 'The Poplar'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6w8d.2
title: Letter: To Marion Scott.

description: Describes being back in reserve trenches / asks for letters, as 'no one knows how long this will last' / letters from friends / being 'over wrapt-up' in one's self / discusses poems, including Robert Bridges 'Spirit of Man' / the French being on rations / German prisoners / the British soldiers' attitudes toward the German soldiers being devoid of hate.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian7qm.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) early manuscript draft

description: Early manuscript draft of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).