Archie Wills - All in a Lifetime illustrated autobiography chapter

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All in Lifetime is an autobiographical account by Archie Wills written in the 1970's of his World War I experiences in the Canadian Army from 1917-1919. Wills introduces this volume by stating it "deals with his years with a fine group of comrades, who faced death many times but, who experienced periods of much fun and frivolity, and formed enduring friendships, which are not appreciated by people who know not the stimulating and challenging affect of killing and fighting for survival" This typescript was written in the 1970's and is a chapter of Wills' complete autobiography. It is a later retelling of the material in his war diaries -- "My Life in the Army", also included in this collection. This bound volume includes a typescript with ink annotations, photographs and clippings representing the sixth of 30 chapters comprising Archie Wills' autobiography. Wills completed his autobiography in circa 1976 and self-published an abridged version. The chapter opens with the introduction: "'The Fun and the Horror' deals with his years with a fine group of comrades, who faced death many times but, who experienced periods of much fun and frivolity, and formed enduring friendships, which are not appreciated by people who know not the stimulating and challenging effect of killing and fighting for survival." Wills includes photographs, album pages, postcards, and ephemera at the end of the volume.

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Creator Subject Language Date created Resource type Rights statement Extent
  • 1 volume (approximately 117 pages) ; 28 x 22 cm
Alternative title
  • All in Lifetime, autobiography, typescript
  • All in A Lifetime – War, 1914-1918, The Fun and the Horror [textual records and photographs: b&w]. – ca. 1976
  • Archie Wills autobiography typescript chapter on World War I
  • Volume Six. "All In A Lifetime" Autobiography by Archie H. Wills."War--1914-1918". "The Fun and the Horror"
Geographic coverage Coordinates
  • 10, -25
  • 48.4359, -123.35155
  • 50.4492, -125.9764
  • 46, 2
  • 60.10867, -113.64258
  • 51.5, 10.5
  • 50.75, 4.5
  • 52.16045, -0.70312
Chronological coverage
  • 1917 to 1919
Additional physical characteristics
  • Includes black and white photographs, clippings and illustrations. Handwritten corrections throughout the document.
Physical repository Collection
  • World War One Photographs and Journals
  • World of Mary's Wedding Reminiscences of World War One
  • Victoria to Vimy First World War Collection
Provider Genre Archival item identifier
  • AR394_01_05
Fonds title Fonds identifier Is referenced by Date digitized
  • August 21, 2007
Technical note
  • Original metadata listed the following as contributors: Christopher Rickinson, Alyssum Nielsen, and Chris Petter. Migration metadata by KD.
Rights
  • This material may be protected by copyright. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
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