Diaries., 01/01/1904-12/31/1905

File — Box: 9, Folder: 60

Identifier: 44914

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Arnold Lunn's typed journal is organized chronologically by the year, dating from 1914 to 1920. This journal is an important complement to the World War I Correspondence Series, since it describes in detail Arnold Lunn's life in Switzerland during that period. The journals provide abundant details regarding his trips, the situation in Europe, the interned officers, new acquaintances, skiing and climbing. The diaries are organized chronologically, and include material from as early as 1896 to 1914. They consists of about nine diaries mostly regarding his childhood, his time at Harrow and his period at Oxford. There are many descriptions of his early climbs and ski runs. It is also very possible that some of these diaries were Arnold Lunn's primary sources when he wrote The Harrovians.

Dates

01/01/1904-12/31/1905

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Extent

From the Collection: 21 Linear Feet (14 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

2 Diaries, one from 1904 and one from 1905, vividly describing AL's life in the Knoll, at Harrow. Includes detailed descriptions of school activities, climbs, family life and all related topics. Possibly the bases for his book #The Harrovians%.