Letter from S.R. Crockett to South African fan
Dublin Core
Title
Letter from S.R. Crockett to South African fan
Type
LETTER
Creator
S.R. Crockett
Description
Apologises for seeming rude; thought South Africans had sense of humour; receives 20-30 autograph requests daily; made jest thinking fan wouldn't mind after distinguished signatures; long work day ahead; sends fraternal amity; daughter says photo not like him; sends two better photos including one golfing with Willie Auchterlonie, ex-open champion of St Andrews
Date
1897-08-15
Subject
autograph request, fan mail, South Africa, humour, Cecil Rhodes, apology, Willie Auchterlonie, golf photograph
Identifier
SRC_1897_390
Contributor
South African correspondent (My Dear Sir)
Language
English
Coverage
Bank House
Text Item Type Metadata
Local URL
https://srcrockett.scot/LETTERS/1897/SRC_Sir_15Aug_1897.pdf
Files
Collection
Citation
S.R. Crockett, “Letter from S.R. Crockett to South African fan,” S.R.Crockett Museum, accessed April 29, 2026, https://www.srcrockett.scot/themuseum/items/show/582.