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The British Presence
in Southern Patagonia
The British Presence
in Southern Patagonia
++ Reminiscences and Correspondence ++
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Experiences of British settlers, described in their own words [contributions welcome]
| period, place | person | subject |
| 1890-1919 Puerto Santa Cruz, Argentina |
Mary Ellen BETTS (née Wilkinson, widow of Hugh MacLean, wife of William Henry Betts) |
Letter to her brother-in-law
giving family news. Describes how the town had developed in its first
2 decades. (written 1919) |
| c1910-1936 Tierra del Fuego |
Flora THOMPSON (née Cameron, wife of Robert Thompson) |
Stories
of travel from New Zealand to South America, and incidents from life
in Tierra del Fuego. (recorded c1970) |
| 1911-c1919 Magallanes, Chile |
Memories
of childhood (recorded c1990) |
|
| 1949-1965 Ultima Esperanza, Chile |
Jennie SAUNDERS (née Heyhirst, wife of George Saunders) |
Magazine article
describes her life as manager's wife on a company ranch (written c1998) |
Letters from Home
| period, place | person | subject |
1894 Conon Bridge, Ross-shire, Scotland |
Roderick MacLean brother of John MacLean, pioneer rancher in southern Patagonia |
Letter
to his older brother; gives news of family and neighbours; explains
his wish to emigrate; begs for employment. |
Updated: 14-V-2006
