Johns, George Shephard
Title
Johns, George Shephard
G S Johns
Description
15 items. The collection concerns (Royal Air Force) and contains correspondence, documents and photographs. He was evacuated during the war.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Hilary Jones and catalogued by Benjamin Turner.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Hilary Jones and catalogued by Benjamin Turner.
Date
2017-08-01
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Johns, GS
Collection Items
West Bromwich school bus
A West Bromwich school bus. Cars can be seen on the right and the left of the photograph. The reverse of the photograph reads "West Bromwich school bus".
George Shephard Johns and his family
George Shephard Johns and his family in a garden. His mother is sitting holding George's brother, Bill. The reverse reads "Florence Bill on Knee George standing".
George Shephard Johns and his family
George Shephard Johns and his family standing in a garden. On the reverse are the names of his mother, father and brother: "Florence Harold George Bill". The annotation "L-R" can also be seen.
Evacuation preparation
A letter sent from the West Bromwich Education Committee, signed by L.G. Rose, Evacuation Officer. The letter provides a list on what is necessary to prepare for when an evacuation is ordered, including what to pack.
West Bromwich evacuation
A document from the West Bromwich Education Committee providing information and advice on the evacuation of West Bromwich.
Government evacuation scheme
A letter concerning the proposed government evacuation scheme detailing the circumstances for the proposed evacuations. The letter is signed by L.G. Rose Director of Education and Evacuation Officer.
Letter to George Shephard Johns' grandfather
A letter to George Shephard Johns' grandfather from George thanking him for his letter and post order. George says his mother was glad to see him.
Letter to George Shephard John's mother
Letter to George Shephard John's mother from Florence R Field. The letter informs Mrs Johns that George has arrived and reassures George's mother to not worry.
Letter from the headmaster
A letter signed by the headmaster of West Bromwich Grammar School, P. W. Butler. The letter concerns the decision to evacuate students.
Government evacuation scheme
A ministry of health pamphlet created for the parents of evacuated children. The pamphlet details the costs of the evacuation scheme and the government plan to set up an allowance to be paid each week by the parents of evacuated children. The…
Government evacuation scheme
A pamphlet created giving government advice and information for their evacuation scheme. The pamphlet details payments, conditions, assembly points and how to register for the scheme. The last page asks for volunteers to help with the scheme.
Government evacuation scheme
A letter sent to George Shephard Johns' parents concerning the government evacuation scheme. The Municipal offices ask George's parents for a contribution for an allowance.
Letter sent by George Shephard Johns
A letter from George Shephard Johns sent to his mother and father, Harold Johns and Florence Shephard. George thanks his parents for their letter he received and lets them know he will be starting school and needs some books. He also tells his…
Postcard from George Shephard Johns
A postcard from George Shephard Johns sent to his mother and father, Harold Johns and Florence Shephard. In the postcard George thanks his parents for the card he received from them.
Letter to George Shephard Johns
A hand written letter sent to George Shephard Johns from a relative. The letter concerns sending sympathies to George on the death of his mother. The letter also provides general family updates concerning George's relatives.
Collection Tree
- Johns, George Shephard