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Baker Brown (Thomas) Archive Series
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Official Documentation

Consists of the personal documents issued to Thomas Baker Brown while he served as a soldier in World War I. Includes documents relating to him obtaining rationed food during his leave, his training and his demoblization.

Objects Taken From the Front

Consists of items Thomas Baker Brown collected from the camp and the battlefield while serving as a soldier in France during World War I. Includes programmes of plays produced by the troops as well poppy seeds from the Western Front and a Red Cross armlet.

Newspaper Cuttings

Consists of newspaper clippings predominantly collected by Thomas Baker Brown's father from the home front during World War I. Includes clippings relating to Thomas Baker Brown's Military Medal, as well as the death of his cousin, Archibald Douglas Mason, from wounds in France.

Maps

Consists of 16 maps showing areas of France, Germany, Austria and Belgium which were significant during World War I. Some maps also show the location of prison camps, trenches and battle landmarks.

Items from Prisoner of War Camp

Consists of a variety of items collected by Thomas Baker Brown while a Prisoner of War in Germany . Includes a Thomas Baker Brown's pay slip for work done while a Prisoner of War, as well as Germany currency and a stub from a theatre ticket from the camp in Dülmen.

Government Issued Pamphlets

Consists of pamphlets issued to the home front by the Government during World War I. Includes information on home insurance, instructions for school children during bombardments and the procedures for the families of missing soldiers.

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