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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Mss Eur F697 Level [40] File

11. Mss Eur F697/3/1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F697/3/1
Title:
Lieutenant William Raban, diary of service with the 22nd Regiment of Foot
Scope & Content:
Diary kept by Lieutenant William Raban of his services with His Majesty's 22nd Regiment of Foot. The diary primarily records his service with the regiment in Ireland, but also includes service in Jamaica and Bombay. Lieutnent Raban originally enlisted in the East India Company Army in 1807 but re...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Jul 1819-9 Dec 1846
Extent:
1 volume (89 folios)

12. Mss Eur F697/4

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F697/4
Title:
Partial diary of Jessie Raban
Scope & Content:
4 pages from a diary kept by Jessie Raban (1823-1891) covering 18-30 November 1850. The entries recount the weather, her daily activities and who she has received correspondence from. The entry for the 20 November includes reference to a letter from her brother Herbert announcing the arrival...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Nov 1850-30 Nov 1850
Extent:

1 item (2 folios)

13. Mss Eur F697/5

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F697/5
Title:
Settlement of the Estate of William Frederick Raban (1847-1915)
Scope & Content:
Volume recording the details relating to the estate of William Frederick Raban (1847-1915) and arrangements for its financial settlement. The details and accounts are recorded by Edward Raban (1850-1927), younger brother of William. William married Evelyn Birch (1858-18 Dec 1933) in 1879, howe...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Jun 1915-14 Dec 1915
Extent:
1 volume, 80 pages

14. Mss Eur F697/6/1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F697/6/1
Title:
Edward Raban 1914 Diary
Scope & Content:
Army & Navy Octavo Scribbling Diary for 1914 kept by Colonel Edward Raban (1850-1927). The diary contains brief daily entries relating to his recruiting work and family commitments with his wife Edith (née Wellman, 1858-1933) and daughters Mabel (1875-1964) and Maud (1876-1952). Entries fo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Jan 1914-31 Jan 1914
Extent:
1 volume (131 folios)

15. Mss Eur F697/6/2

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F697/6/2
Title:
Field Notes Diary 1914-1916
Scope & Content:
Diary of field notes relating to war work kept by Colonel Edward Raban. The diary focuses on Colonel Raban's work in establishing South London Defensive Positions, in particular the Reigate to Caterham position. The diary records frequent visits to farms and other locations in Merstham, Redhil...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Dec 1914-15 May 1916
Extent:
1 volume (41 folios)

16. Mss Eur F697/6/3

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F697/6/3
Title:
Rough Diary 1916
Scope & Content:
1916 diary kept by Colonel Edward Raban with brief entries for each day. The entries focus primarily on his war work establishing defensive positions in South London and his lectures on wartime defences to various voluntary groups. Also recorded in the diary are his social engagements with his ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Jan 1916-31 Dec 1916
Extent:
1 volume (78 folios)

17. Mss Eur F697/6/4

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F697/6/4
Title:
Field Notes Diary 1916-1917
Scope & Content:
Field notes diary kept by Colonel Sir Edward Raban May 1916 to June 1917 recording his work establishing and inspecting anti-aircraft defences and positions throughout England and Scotland. Other matters recorded in the diary include work to prevent potential naval attacks along the South Coast ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 May 1916-23 Jun 1917
Extent:
1 volume (40 folios)

18. Mss Eur F697/7/1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F697/7/1
Title:
Ellie Raban 1879 diary
Scope & Content:
Incomplete diary kept by Ellen Lydia Mary Curtis 'Ellie' Raban (1857-1914) with brief descriptions for each day. There are entries for 1st January to 11th March and 12th July to 28th November only. The diary entries record the weather, visitors and the people she called on. It also records lett...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Jan 1879-28 Nov 1879
Extent:
1 volume, 64 folios

19. Mss Eur F697/7/2

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F697/7/2
Title:
Ellie Raban Diary
Scope & Content:
The diary commences 11 October 1886 with Ellie living with her father Herbert Raban (1820-1887) at a house in North Curry, Somerset, where she teaches Italian and gives Music Lessons. There are frequent entries regarding visits to Hatch, Somerset where her younger sister Lydia lives with their...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Oct 1886-03 Jul 1888
Extent:
1 volume, 49 folios

20. Mss Eur F697/8/1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F697/8/1
Title:
Mary Elizabeth Baines 1846 Diary
Scope & Content:
Daily diary kept by Mary Elizabeth Baines, née Raban (1802-1864), in 1846 whilst living at Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset. The diary records visits by various friends and family, outings including shopping trips and visits to see friends, attendances at church, and a holiday in July to Lynton with h...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Jan 1846-31 Dec 1846
Extent:
1 volume, 29 folios