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The Little Bible
Notes kept in a bible.
Statement of Iole Bruni about some Allied servicemen
Iole Bruni claims she helped four English prisoners of war, from 15 October 1943 to 24 December 1943. When they were forced to run away to escape from German soldiers, some villagers took them to Monte Morello (Florence).
Statement of Irma Guastini about some Allied servicemen
Irma Guastini claims she helped some English prisoners of war, from September 1943 to 5 November 1943. She brought them food and clothes in the mountains where they hid.
Statement of Isolina Luconi about some Allied servicemen
Isolina Luconi claims she helped four English prisoners of war: David, George, John, and Richard. She brought them food at first in the Fornacione camp, and then in the woods.
Statement of Italia Ciatti about some Allied servicemen
Italia Ciatti claims she helped thirteen English prisoners of war, from 10 September 1943 to 20 December 1943, giving them food, shelter, clothes, medicines, and pocket money. On 20 December they were taken to Monte Morello (Florence), where a…
Certificate issued to Bruno Parenti
Cesare Andreini, on behalf of the Comitato di Liberazione Nazionale, declares that Bruno Parenti joined the Resistance serving in the Torbecchia squad. He acted as liaison officer and never collaborated with the German army.
Ivan Ure's prisoner of war diary
Dairy contains drawings, poetry, names and addresses, and cigarette packets.
... just ... Chapters in a Life .. and some History
A detailed autobiography by Ivan Ure.
The Years up to the Outbreak of the Second World War and How it Affected Me
A part autobiography of Ivan's pre-war life.
Douglas Hudson Christmas card
Sent by J B Morton. Flowers and bells on the front with green ribbon. Woman at post-box inside front. Christmas greetings inside right.
Letter to Douglas Hudson from J B Morton
Mentions letter from Douglas's mother informing writer that Douglas was missing and now delighted to know he was alive and safe. Catches up with news of acquanitances. Hopes he got Christms card. Asks Douglas to let them know if there is anything…
My experience as a prisoner of war in Germany 1943 - 1945
Describes life on 428 Squadron, being shot down 20 December 1943, and his life as a prisoner of war at Stalag Luft 3 before his liberation.
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Was pleased to receive Easter greetings cable and that they had received more of his letters. Speculates on what they might be doing and mentions sunsets, nights and weather. Comments on visit by padre from Algiers a long and difficult journey by…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Acknowledges receipt of their latest letters and mentions sending them a able and expecting their next one. No news of note but writes about the weather. Contemplates life in England and mentions catching a tarantula. Comments he has spent as much…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Catches up on mail received and tells them not to worry about him spending all his allowance on mail, there was little else to spend it on anyway. Mentions stamps applied by authorities not him and does not know why cost varies. Writes that the…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Notes he had not received any mail since his last letter. Much discussion of parcels and the time they take. His have not arrived but other internees have received some that have taken three months. Notes they have four times as many internees in…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Writes that he has received no new letters but had received latest cable to which he replied. Says he normally replies to cables same day but they are usually delayed by authorities his end. Writes that his parcels have still not arrived but many…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Writes about latest mail received. Long correspondence on content of cables he has sent and received which reiterate his requirements for underwear, soap, toothbrush and footwear. Notes that parcels are now arriving regularly for others and mentions…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Reports arrival of latest letter. Sorry his cables take so long to get to them and they are investigating the reason. Discusses their difficulties with parcels for him but says he is looking forward to them arriving. Writes that he would like their…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Acknowledges receipt of six letters. Reports he is delighted that Red Cross confirmed receipt of a copy of the camp newspaper they sent and that they would attempt to publish it. Notes that Red Cross clothes parcels are arriving regularly and asks…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Mentions strong wind blowing bringing heat and sand and describes how they manage their days in the heat. Thinks he is better acclimatised than previous year. Reports good supply of Red Cross food and lists contents. Tells story of what they did…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Had received no new letters but was pleased to get a telegram to which he replied on the same day. Mentions problem with a cable that was returned because it needed his Christian name appending which delayed it. Discusses new scheme for cables to be…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Reports that he has now received 49 letters from them that year and the latest two have also arrived. Mentions weather had been extremely hot and it does not get cool until the early hours of the morning. Comments on perspiring and that evaporation…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Discusses mail and cables and reports that problems with cables have been sorted and system should now be running smoothly. Catches up with news from home mentioning they had both had bad colds. Writes about weather at Laghouat believing that it had…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Reports arrival of mail with photographs and cable to which he would send reply that afternoon. Discusses problems with sending cables. Glad that many letters including snaps had arrived with them. Wonders what their garden would look like. Wonders…