Ration Book and Highroads Dictionary

Scope and Content: "Highroad's" Dictionary War-time Edition published by Thomas Nelson & Sons; a student dictionary first published after the First World War to include the new vocabulary introduced during that war. This printing was likely much later and is inscribed with an address inhabited by Eric Nelson in in 19…

History Biographical: Items found in the former residence of Eric Nelson (presumably 116 - 19th Street North). Both items are marked as the property of Eric Nelson, but feature different addresses, both of which were inhabited by Mr. Nelson at various times. He is listed in the Henderson directories as a laborer in 1934, a carpenter in 1942, and a contractor in 1950.

Custodial History: Items found in an old house, presumably 116-19th Street North.

Scope and Content: "Highroad's" Dictionary War-time Edition published by Thomas Nelson & Sons; a student dictionary first published after the First World War to include the new vocabulary introduced during that war. This printing was likely much later and is inscribed with an address inhabited by Eric Nelson in in 1950s. Ration Book 5 issued in 1942 during the Second World War. Bears an address where Mr Nelson lived during the War (423 - 20th Street North)