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Portrait of W. Dunlop, author of Sketches of Upper Canada [picture] /
No full textTitle from inscription.; In: Album of William Romaine Govett, 1828-1847.; Inscription: "Yours truly W. Dunlop"--Below drawing.; Also available online at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an4699386-s17
Dr. Rev. William Holt, RWWL AUC, 2011
No full textThis video is a conversation with Dr. Rev. William Holt. Dr. Holt talks about his book, "Getting into God's Word : Philippians Verse by Verse Study Notes". Brad Ost, AUC Woodruff Library, is the interviewer
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. September 11, 1862
No full textKnight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. September 11, 1862. William Knight Letters, Box 1, Folder 2, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 pdf document and scans, 2 pages. Includes transcript.In this letter dated September 11th, 1862, the author, William W. Knight, writes to his wife, Mary, from their camp near Savannah. He expresses concern over the prevalence of sickness and death in their neighborhood. The camp itself has been hit by sickness, with numerous soldiers falling ill. The author reports that forty-eight soldiers in their company are sick.
The author discusses land clearing and farming plans with Mary, indicating preferences for the placement of fences and expressing hopes for productive crop growth. He advises Dick, possibly another family member or a farm worker, to take on only what he can manage effectively and not to overextend himself. He requests pencil points and mentions intentions to acquire a stove and other items from the city. The author inquires about the quality of their potatoes and expresses interest in having some if they turn out well. Overall, the letter reflects concerns about health, farming, and daily life during the Civil War era
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. May 28, 1863
No full textKnight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. May 28, 1863. William Knight Civil War Letters, Box 1, Folder 3, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 PDF document and scans, 2 pages. Includes transcript.In this letter dated May 28, 1863, from Deasonville, Mississippi, W. W. Knight writes to his wife, Mary, detailing their well-being and the health of others in their company. He highlights the challenges of the environment, particularly the scarcity of good water sources, and discusses the difficulties in procuring provisions for the army due to transportation shortages. The author expresses frustration with the lack of news and communication, emphasizing that they only receive camp-related updates. He provides geographical context for their recent move and mentions the presence of North Carolina troops within their unit. W. W. Knight requests that Mary and another individual establish a regular correspondence routine and conveys his affectionate regards
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. February 25, 1863
No full textKnight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. February 25, 1863. William Knight Letters, Box 1, Folder 3, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 PDF document and scans, 2 pages. Includes transcript.In this letter dated February 25, 1863, William Knight, writing from Camp Young, discusses the safe arrival of a box and notes received from his wife and father-in-law. He expresses relief that his wife has recovered from an illness and mentions his longing to see her and the children. The author reflects on the ongoing war, expressing doubts about the possibility of peace in the near future. He provides updates on military activities and speculates about potential battles. The author comments on the strength of defense works and the development of ironclad boats. He also describes a military review and provides insights into the training of new recruits. The letter concludes with a mention of sickness in the camp and a local incident involving a man named Mack Luke
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. June 3, 1863
No full textKnight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. June 3, 1863. William Knight Civil War Letters, Box 1, Folder 3, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 pdf document and scans, 4 pages. Includes transcript.Dated June 3, 1863, from a Camp Near Yazoo City, Mississippi, this letter by W. W. Knight to his wife Mary provides vivid insights into their conditions. The author praises the picturesque campsite by a creek with clear limestone water. W. W. Knight conveys their location, south of Yazoo City and around 50 miles from Vicksburg, and describes the challenging recent march, marked by broken terrain, hot weather, and severe water scarcity that caused some men to faint. He discusses the ongoing campaign around Vicksburg, detailing the presence of both Confederate and Union forces. Knight mentions sickness among the men, including fever and diarrhea, and provides updates on Jonathan's and other soldiers' health. He describes the absence of tents, the scarcity of cooking resources, and the difficulties of finding and using water sources during the march. W. W. Knight also reflects on the character of some soldiers and the farming practices of the area. The author expresses gratitude for receiving Mary's letters, reassures her about their finances, and ends with a promise to write whenever possible
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. October 25, 1862
No full textKnight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. October 25, 1862. William Knight Letters, Box 1, Folder 2, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 pdf document and scans, 2 pages. Includes transcript.William W. Knight, writes to his wife, Mary. He reassures her of his well-being and hopes that she and the children are in good health as well. He mentions that he has been busy since their return from Florida. The author describes recent military events, including a battle where Confederate troops confronted Union forces and the ongoing presence of Gunboats. He explains that many soldiers are sick, including Lieutenants Parrish and Baxter, and describes the challenges of managing the company in their absence. William mentions his attempt to locate some steel for Mary's father and urges her to write to him regularly
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. July 30, 1862
No full textKnight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. July 30, 1862. William Knight Letters, Box 1, Folder 2, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.1 pdf document and scans, 2 pages. Includes transcript.In a Civil War letter dated July 30th, 1862, from the military camp at Caustoun's Bluff, William W. Knight writes to his wife, Mary Knight. He acknowledges receiving her letters and provides news about recent events. There was an attack on Genesis Point Battery by five Federal gunboats, but they withdrew after a brief engagement as the battery was too strong for them. The author discusses the situation of the Nashville, which is taking in cargo and may be at risk due to information from indiscreet Savannah newspapers. He expresses hope that the Nashville will evade capture.
The author responds to his wife's suggestion of leaving the service and returning home, explaining that leaving now would be difficult due to the circumstances. He feels a strong sense of duty to his country and emphasizes the need to defend their rights. He acknowledges the challenges and calamities of war but believes that they must face it with resolve and strength
Arthur William Upfield: a biography
No full textThis dissertation is an exhaustive account of the life and work of Arthur William Upfield (1890-1964). It is presented as a critical biography and narrates the life of the writer, in his socio-cultural milieu, from birth. It also positions Upfield as a writer who dealt with issues of Aboriginality at a time when this was a singularly polemical subject. My work is informed by the theory of Zygmunt Bauman and others and is posited in the context of late-modern biography theory.
English-born, Upfield arrived in Australia in 1911 and took work in the bush, serving overseas with the Australian army at the outbreak of World War I and marrying an Australian army nurse in Egypt. Returning with his wife and son to Australia in 1921 he intermittently carried his swag until he was employed patrolling the Western Australian number 1 rabbit-proof fence for three years to 1931. By that time he had published four novels, including two crime novels featuring his fictional creation, the part-Aboriginal, part-European, Detective-Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte ('Bony'), arguably the first fully-developed character in Australian popular fiction.
Leaving the fence, Upfield settled with his family in Perth and wrote full-time until joining the Melbourne Herald in 1933. Retrenched, he resumed career writing to be further interrupted by a war-time intelligence posting in 1939. In 1943 the first Bony mysteries were published in America, where Upfield's critical success was maintained until his death. In 1945 he left his wife for Jessica Uren, to whom he remained devoted.
Upfield's in all twenty-nine Bony novels, many of which have been translated across eleven languages, afforded him notable success both at home and abroad, in good part due to his descriptive gifts and the uniqueness of his fictional character, the part-Aboriginal Bony
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. November 23, 1862
No full textKnight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. November 23, 1862. William Knight Letters, Box 1, Folder 2, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 pdf document and scans, 1 page. Includes transcript.In this Civil War letter dated November 23rd, 1862, from Savannah, the author, William W. Knight, acknowledges receiving a letter from his wife, Mary, in which she mentioned sending him a box. He notes that the box hasn't arrived at the depot yet. Lieutenant B. Knight brought clothes sent by Mary through Ben to the camp. William expresses concern about Mary sending salt, as he is surrounded by saltwater and has access to plenty of it. He mentions his desire for Mary to have enough pork and salt for herself and the children. He asks about shoes that Tommy was supposed to make for the children and mentions the possibility of getting them in Savannah. Due to fading light, he plans to send the letter with a correspondence to Mary's father and promises to write again in a few days
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