Overview of the Peter van Wyk collection

Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff

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Title: Peter van Wyk collection

Date (inclusive): 1893-2003

Collection Number: 2007C5

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 11 manuscript boxes (4.4 Linear Feet)

Abstract: Photocopies of correspondence and writings, and printed matter, relating to Frederick Russell Burnham, American explorer and British army chief of scouts in the Matabele and Boer Wars. Used as research material for the book by Peter van Wyk, Burnham: King of Scouts, Baden-Powell's Secret Mentor (Victoria, B.C., 2003). Includes notes for and drafts of the book.

source: Van Wyk, Peter, 1929-

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2007.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Peter van Wyk collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and Content of Collection

Photocopies of correspondence and writings, and printed matter, relating to Frederick Russell Burnham, American explorer and British army chief of scouts in the Matabele and Boer Wars. Used as research material for the book by Peter van Wyk, Burnham: King of Scouts, Baden-Powell's Secret Mentor (Victoria, B.C., 2003). Includes notes for and drafts of the book.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

South African War, 1899-1902

South Africa

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Africa -- Description and travel

Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries

Zimbabwe -- History -- Ndebele War, 1893

Zimbabwe -- History -- Ndebele Revolt, 1896

Great Britain. Army

Burnham, Frederick Russell, 1861-1947

Van Wyk, Peter, 1929-