Alexander Anderson papers

MS Shelf: 
AND
MS Date: 
[1860?]-1935
MS Extent: 
4 files and 1 elephant folder
MS File list: 
Available at KCAL
MS Historical note: 

Captain Alexander Anderson, 1844-1938, an early resident of Durban, spent much of his life at sea, returning to Natal on his retirement. He was the author of 'Windjammer Yarns', published by Witherby, London, in 1923. His daughter, Kathleen, was an artist

MS Title: 
Alexander Anderson papers
MS Scope and Content: 

The collection comprises his reminiscences, radio talks, letters about life in Durban and Natal in the early days, sailing experiences, yachting, shipwrecks, Addington Hospital etc.

MS Provenance: 
Original collection
MS Local system number: 
KCAL309344

Manuscript Inventory:

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