Charles Alfred Euston Fitzroy Diary, 1949 February 7-October 7
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Summary
- Creator:
- Grafton, Charles Alfred Euston Fitzroy, Duke of, 1892-1970
- Abstract:
- Charles Alfred Euston FitzRoy (1892-1970), 10th Duke of Grafton, was a soldier and farmer. The collection consists of a single daily diary that records the events of two trips taken by Charles Alfred Euston FitzRoy and his third wife, Rita, in 1949. Slightly less than half of the diary is used, 171 pages in all, with entries from February 7 through May 28, and from August 8 through October 7. The first portion of the diary describes FitzRoy's daily activities while staying on his ranch near Enkeldoorn in Southern Rhodesia (now Chivhu, Zimbabwe) in March and April and while in Kenya visiting acquaintances in February and on safari in May. The second used portion of the diary records the daily activities of FitzRoy, his family, and friends while hunting in northern Scotland.
- Extent:
- 0.1 Linear Feet
1 Item - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.00400
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of a single daily diary that records the events of two trips taken by Charles Alfred Euston FitzRoy, 10th Duke of Grafton, and his third wife, Rita, in 1949. Slightly less than half of the diary is used, 171 pages in all, with entries from February 7 through May 28, and from August 8 through October 7.
The first portion of the diary describes FitzRoy's daily activities while staying on his ranch near Enkeldoorn in Southern Rhodesia (now Chivhu, Zimbabwe) in March and April and while in Kenya visiting acquaintances in February and on safari in May. Comments on ranch operations are often brief references to visiting "the dip" where livestock is submerged in chemicals to kill parasites, but include references to a cattle drive to Salisbury (now Harare, Zimbabwe). Outside of ranching, much of FitzRoy's time was spent sketching, visiting acquaintances, and sightseeing in nature reserves and towns including Victoria Falls in Southern Rhodesia, Livingstone and Mazabuka in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), and Fort Victoria (now Masvingo, Zimbabwe). Daily commentary during the 12-day hunting safari in Kenya is more extensive, providing details about stalking and killing several types of antelope, a gazelle, an impala, a zebra, and an African buffalo.
The second used portion of the diary records the daily activities of FitzRoy, his family, and friends, including the Duke of Gloucester on a few occasions, while hunting in northern Scotland. Comments chiefly recount the location of various members of the party and the number and type of animals killed, typically grouse, stags, and rabbits.
- Biographical / historical:
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Chronology Date Event 1892 June 4 Charles Alfred Euston FitzRoy born to Reverend Lord Charles FitzRoy, third and youngest son of the 7th Duke, and Ismay Mary Helen Augusta FitzRoy, daughter of the 3rd Baron Southampton1911 Joined the Royal Welch Fusiliers in Quetta1917 Appointed aide-de-camp and comptroller to Lord Buxton, Governor General of South Africa1918 Married Lady Doreen Maria Josepha Sydney Buxton (1897-1923), daughter of his commanding officer, Lord Buxton1919 Birth of Hugh Denis Charles FitzRoy, 11th Duke of Grafton; married to Ann Fortune Smith1920 Birth of Lady Anne Mildred Ismay FitzRoy; married to Major Colin Mackenzie1921 Retired from the army1921-1927 Farmed at Coney Weston in Suffolk1923 Birth of Lord Charles Oliver Edward FitzRoy (d. 1944); killed in action1924 Married Lucy Eleanor Barnes (1897-1943), daughter of Sir George Stapylton Barnes1927-1936 Served as land agent for his first wife’s maternal uncle, Owen Hugh Smith at Langham in Rutland1928 Birth of Lord Edward Anthony Charles FitzRoy (d. 2007); married to Veronica Ruttledge1932 Birth of Lord Michael Charles FitzRoy (d. 1954); presumed drowned in the Solomon Islands1936 Succeeded his cousin to become the 10th Duke of Grafton; inherited the family estate at Euston Hall in Thetford, Norfolk1944 Married Mrs. Rita Emily Currie (1911-1970), daughter of John Ralph Stockley Carr-Ellison1970 November 11 Died at Bury St. Edmunds - Acquisition information:
- The Charles Alfred Euston Fitzroy Diary was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 1998.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Danielle Moore, July 2010
Encoded by Danielle Moore, July 2010
Accession 1998-0003 is described in this finding aid.
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- Subjects:
- Nobility -- England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century
Hunting -- Scotland -- History -- 20th century
Safaris -- Kenya -- History -- 20th century
Ranching -- Zimbabwe -- History -- 20th century
Travelers -- Scotland -- History -- 20th century
Travelers -- Africa - Format:
- Diaries
- Names:
- Grafton, Charles Alfred Euston Fitzroy, Duke of, 1892-1970
Grafton, Charles Alfred Euston Fitzroy, Duke of, 1892-1970 - Places:
- Scotland -- Description and travel
Kenya -- Description and travel
Zambia -- Description and travel
Zimbabwe -- Description and travel
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