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- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee tells of his trip back to Canada while finally leaving the army and the disease that continues to spread among the ship's troops and crew. This letter was sent while at sea on May 23rd, 1919
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- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:01:47
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee details the complications he faced while trying to exit the army, the spread of fever among troops, and the poor state of the country after the end of the war. This letter was sent from
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- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:01:56
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee talks about issues with getting correspondence from Canada, describes his plans to avoid a potential draft for Siberia, and shares his view on the American soldiers' attitudes about war. This
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- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:02:43
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee describes his difficulties working within the medical corps due to injury and complains about the poor pay and food supplies. This letter was sent from Devonport, 5 Sandringham Street,
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- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:03:17
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
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A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. This letter details Lee's grief for the passing of Mr. McDonald, his brother's father-in-law, and describes his reassignment to the medical corps, his dislike for it, and his disbelief at having survived France
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- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:03:02
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee details his whereabouts after being released from the hospital, updates that he has been reassigned to a reserve unit, and his eagerness for the war to end. This letter was sent from England
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- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:02:05
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee details his eventual departure from the hospital, his hopes of leaving the infantry on account of his knee injury, and his reluctance to return to France. This letter was sent from Uplyme,
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- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:02:00
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee details an injury he suffered after being struck by an explosive and his current hospitalization that followed. This letter was sent from Exeter, England, on June 25th, 1917.
- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:02:14
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee details his difficulties receiving correspondence from his family and reacts to the news of the United States joining the war as part of the Allied Powers. This letter was sent from France on
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- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:02:34
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee describes the gruelling living conditions he experienced during his assignment in France. This letter was sent from France on April 22nd, 1917.
- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:01:14
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee compares the nature and attitudes of Turkish and German soldiers, detailing the trenches' intense fighting conditions, the constant heavy bombardment on the battlefield, and the difficulties
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- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:03:33
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee details the poor living conditions upon his arrival in France. He also gives mention to Canadian soldiers he has seen. This letter was sent from France on March 10th, 1917.
- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:02:38
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee details his whereabouts and the weather and asks for any news and updates from home and family. This letter was sent from an undisclosed location in Egypt/Middle East on October 4th, 1916.
- Date Recorded:2020
- Duration:00:02:13