Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Alfred W. Sherritt Papers
c.00102
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Sherritt, Alfred W.
- Title
- Alfred W. Sherritt papers
- ID
- c.00102
- Date [inclusive]
- 1900-1909
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 2 folders
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biographical Note
Alfred W. Sherritt of Brantford, Ontario, was a Canadian bicycling champion in the 1890s. He enlisted in two campaigns in the Boer War and was killed in the battle of Hart's River on March 31, 1902.
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains Sherritt's letters home while serving with the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. Included are letters from his mother, Janetta Sherritt, to family members, as well as newspaper reprints of some of his letters. Also included are articles relating to Sherritt's death and the battle of Hart's River.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections February 1965
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
February 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of Alan and Goldie Eaton, 1961-01-27. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Canada. Canadian Army. British Columbia Dragoons.
Genre(s)
- Letters (correspondence)
Geographic Name(s)
- South Africa
Personal Name(s)
- Sherritt, Janetta
Subject(s)
- South African War, 1899-1902
Collection Inventory
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