The Yeomanry, Volunteers, and Territorial Army, [1950?]-1970.

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The Yeomanry, Volunteers, and Territorial Army, [1950?]-1970.

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Unpublished manuscript and typescript draft of a history of the British Volunteer Forces, compiled by Steeple. Contained in 8 binders and divided into sections, including "General History of the Volunteer Regiments;" "Outline and Descriptive Matter and Index to the Regiments;" "Yeomanry, Light Horse, Mounted Rifles, Imperial Yeomanry;" "Rifles, Infantry, Cyclists;" "Naval Volunteers;" and "Royal Air Force." Notebooks also contain clippings, maps (some manuscript), and biographies. Collection also includes cabinet card photograph of unidentified cyclist in uniform.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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