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First World War

Catalogue reference: 7VJH/2

What’s it about?

This record is about the First World War dating from 1914-1964.

Is it available online?

Maybe, but not on The National Archives website. This record is held at London University: London School of Economics, The Women's Library.

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Full description and record details

Reference

7VJH/2

Title

First World War

Date

1914-1964

Description

These papers relate to Holme's activities during the First World War, when she was a member of the Women's Volunteer Reserve (WVR), in which she had the rank of Major, and the Scottish Women's Hospitals (SWH), with whom she went to Serbia and Russia. With fellow members of her SWH unit she was taken prisoner of war in Serbia in the winter of 1915-1916. After 3 months they were sent back to England via Austria, where they were detained for a week. Also included are papers relating to Dr Elsie Inglis, who established the SWH.

Held by
London University: London School of Economics, The Women's Library
Language

English

Physical description

5 folders

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/3a5f769d-d25a-4cdc-b660-f1e1a11e1dfc/

Catalogue hierarchy

490 records

Within the fonds: 7VJH

Papers of Vera (Jack) Holme

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First World War