Scope and Contents
The papers consist of letters written by Thomas H. Parke to his sister, Isabel Beatty, about his travels with Henry M. Stanley in Africa. Also included are telegrams and newspapers clippings.
Dates
- 1881-1914
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The entire collection is available on microfilm. Patrons must use HM 263 instead of the originals.
Existence and Location of Copies
Entire collection is also available on microfilm (163 frames on 1 reel, 35mm.) from Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library, at cost. Order no. HM263.
Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection are in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Charles Apfelbaum, 1993.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Abstract
The papers consist of letters written by Thomas H. Parke to his sister, Isabel Beatty, about his travels with Henry M. Stanley in Africa. Also included are telegrams and newspapers clippings.
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Heazle Parke was born in Ireland on November 27, 1857 and entered the British Army Medical Service in 1881 as a surgeon. He saw service in Egypt between 1882 and 1885, and accompanied Henry M. Stanley's expedition in 1887 as an unpaid volunteer. Throughout the expedition Parke commanded a company in addition to acting as the medical and sanitation officer. He returned to England in 1890 and was attached to the 2nd Lifeguards in London, and was subsequently employed at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley. Parke died suddenly on September 10, 1893. He was the author of articles on his travels and on professional subjects.
- Title
- Guide to the Thomas Heazle Parke Papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Carol King and Randall D. Law
- Date
- August 1993
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Created In Accordance With Manuscripts And Archives Processing Manual
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
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Location
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