MS 433 02
Reference code
MS 433 02
Title
Letters from Wilfred P. Thesiger
Level
Series
Administrative / Biographical history
Wilfred Thesiger’s mother, Kathleen Mary (1880–1973), was the elder daughter of Thomas Mercer Cliffe Vigors, of Burgage, co. Carlow. She married Wilfred Gilbert Thesiger in 1909 and after her first husband’s early death in 1920 she married Reginald Astley in 1931.
Date
1920-1973
Extent & medium
4 boxes containing a total of 71 files
Content description
This series contains letters Wilfred Thesiger wrote to his mother and his brothers. Thesiger’s mother played an important role in her son’s life after the death of Wilfred Gilbert Thesiger and mother and son remained very close until her death in 1973.
The letters cover Thesiger’s life and his experiences from when he was at school to his expeditions. As Thesiger left school, the letters become much more detailed and provide a very personal insight into Thesiger and his life.
The letters cover Thesiger’s life and his experiences from when he was at school to his expeditions. As Thesiger left school, the letters become much more detailed and provide a very personal insight into Thesiger and his life.
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