Guide to the Whitfield T. Ganong World War I Diaries
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Title: Whitfield T. Ganong World War I Diaries
Creator:
Ganong, Whitfield T., 1895-1989
Identifier/Call Number: SC.WGD
Extent:
0.38 linear feet
Date (inclusive): 1917-1919
Abstract: The collection consists of two
handwritten diaries written by Canadian Private Whitfield T. Ganong from 1918-1919, which
document the daily experiences of his battalion in Europe during World War I. Also included
is Ganong's pay book, which states his rate of pay as well as all advances taken by Ganong
while on active service from 1917-1919.
Language of Material: English
Whitfield T. Ganong was born on August 1st, 1895 in New Brunswick, Canada. He joined the
Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Forces in 1915, and was sent to France with the 26th
Canadian Infantry Battalion in 1918. He served overseas until March of 1919, when he was
discharged. He passed away in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1989.
The collection consists of two diaries with entries written by Canadian Private Whitfield
T. Ganong from 1918-1919. In the diaries, Ganong briefly documents the daily experiences of
the 26th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Europe during World War I. The diaries are also
"Soldier's Own" diaries, which include large sections devoted to tips and information that
could be used by soldiers in the field such as basic first aid instructions, useful phrases
translated into French and military definitions among others. The collection also includes
Ganong's pay book, which states his rate of pay as a Canadian soldier as well as all
advances taken by Ganong while on active service.
The collection is open for research use.
Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of
this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge.
Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials
protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires
the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be
commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any
use rests exclusively with the user.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchase. 03/14/2014.
Other Information:
This collection was purchased with funds generously donated by Gus and Erika Manders.
For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style
manual, or see the
Citing Archival
Materials
guide.
Jessica Geiser, 2014
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Documents
Box 1, Item 1
Soldiers Own Diary, 1918
Box 1, Item 2
Soldiers Own Diary, 1919
Box 1, Item 3
Canadian Pay Book for use on Active Service, 1917-1919