Desmond F. Anderson diaries, 29 January 1927 - 31 December 1930

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Summary

Creator:
Anderson, Desmond F. (Desmond Frances), Sir, 1885-1967
Abstract:
Desmond Frances Anderson was Lt. Col. of the 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment in 1927, serving in China and India until 1930. The Desmond F. Anderson diaries comprise 4 volumes (approximately 650 pages) of corrected typescript, accompanied by maps, sketches, postcards, photo postcards, and a few printed items tipped in, all detailing Anderson's service in China and India between 1927 and 1930.
Extent:
4 Linear Feet (4 volumes)
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11744

Background

Scope and content:

The Desmond F. Anderson diaries comprise 4 volumes (approximately 650 pages) of corrected typescript, accompanied by maps, sketches, postcards, photo postcards, and a few printed items tipped in, all detailing Anderson's service in China and India between 1927 and 1930. Entries are marked by date and location; locations include mainly Tientsin, China, and Lucknow, India, although there are also entries for travel to and from other locations. The majority of entries are written by Desmond, with a few by his wife, Hope. Anderson also quotes her letters. Anderson routinely records his regimental duties, including office work, discipline, planning tactical exercises and trainings, promotion exercises, and reconnaissance. He then describes his freetime activities, including sports, dining, excursions, and entertaining visitors. Anderson comments at length on Westerners and their views of the Chinese and Indians.

Biographical / historical:

Desmond Frances Anderson was Lt. Col. of the 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment in 1927, serving in China and India until 1930. Anderson eventually became a Lietenant-General, commanding the II Corps during World War II. He retired from the Army in 1944.

Acquisition information:
The Desmond F. Anderson Diaries were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2019.
Processing information:

Processed by Alice Poffinberger, May, 2019

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2019-0043

Arrangement:

Volumes organized by year.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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