Foot Family papers
Collection
Accession number
3147
Date
1914-1925
Abstract
Narratives, letters, photographs, notebooks and other memorabilia relating to the First World War experiences of four brothers - George, Alexander, Henry and Eric Foot.
Scope and content
An extensive collection of correspondence maintained by the Foot family which provides the first-hand accounts of the Foot brothers, who served during the First World War. Included are numerous letters written by George Foot to his future wife Eileen Marshall from Egypt and Cardington Station, north Queensland.
System of arrangement
Arranged into 17 series
Description
6 archival boxes
Additional format
Digital copies available for selected items.
Guides
Transcripts available for selected items.
Administrative / Biographical history
Eric Douglas Foot, married Hilda Smith in 1915, they had a son in 1916 who was named after his brother, the late Henry Daintree Foot who died at Gallipoli. In 1917 Eric enlisted and served with the 4th Australian Pioneer Battalion as a signaller in England and France, returning home in September 1919.
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Copyright status
Out of copyright.
Conditions of use
You are free to use without permission. Please attribute the State Library of Queensland.
Preferred citation
3147 Foot Family Papers, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.