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Description: | Dark blue lever arch file containing plastic wallets filled with a mixture original and copy photographs, commemorative letters, booklets etc to form a scrapbook concerning the life and death of Captain Albert Ball. 57 individual items., A blue file of various items of Albert Ball information, pictures etc
1. Colour photocopy of the picture on the front cover of the book ‘The boy hero of the air’ by Walter A. Briscoe.
2. Computer printout of a photograph of Albert Ball’s mother in formal dress with fur shawl and muff.
3. Photograph of Albert Ball’s father, dressed in Mayor’s gown and chain.
4. Map of various French towns’ such as Annoeullin, Carvin and Herrin, with site of Albert Ball’s grave marked.
5. Photograph of the unveiling of the Albert Ball statue in Nottingham Castle grounds on 8th September 1921. Statue is covered by a Union Jack. Stamped on reverse “... News Agency Photos Ltd, 46 Fleet Street, E.C.”.
6. Photograph, b/w, of Albert Ball’s parents, two military officials, the Mayor and Sheriff of Nottingham, a Judge, an elderly and young woman at the unveiling of the Albert Ball statue on 8th September 1921.
7. Invitation for a Mrs. G. J Anderson from the Mayor and Mayoress of Nottingham to the unveiling of the Albert Ball statue on 8th September 1921 at 1.30 pm for lunch at the Mayor’s Parlour.
8. Invitation to ceremony presenting Albert Ball the Freedom of the City from the Mayor (Councillor J.E. Pendleton) of Nottingham to Albert Ball on February 19th 1917 and to lunch at The Exchange, Nottingham
9. Photograph, b/w, of Albert Ball’s sister, Lois, and the family dog outside the front door of the Sedgley house. 1915=1917
10. Invitation to Mr. and Mrs. G.S.Anderson to the service of Commemoration for Albert Ball on 7th May 1967 (50 years after his death). Preached by Lord Bishop of Southwell.
11. Photograph, b/w, torn in half, aerial photograph, with inscription on back “Here Captain Ball the airman is buried.” White cross showing grave position.
12. Photograph, b/w, of Albert Ball’s funeral in France.
13. An extract taken from Cyril Ball’s letter after a visit to Annouellin in 1954.
14. Photograph, b/w, of Albert Ball’s grave which is much more elaborate than the other graves shown.
15. Photograph, colour, of Albert Ball’s grave.
16. Ticket to S. Hatton for Lenton and District Presentation to Albert Ball on 19th December 1916 at the Albert Hall.
17. Admission ticket for S. Hatton to the presentation to Albert Ball on 19th December 1916 at the Albert Hall.
18. Booklet with a poem from 1918 written by W.N.Cobbold about the late Captain Albert Ball.
19. Postcard with poem dedicated to Albert Ball written by Lizzie Warren. “Proceeds from the sale of these cards will be given to the Captain Ball Memorial Fund”.
20. Photograph, b/w, of a young Albert Ball sitting down reading on a table with fine cutlery
21. Photograph, b/w, of Albert Ball by the river Trent in a boat
22. Paper, extract from the book ‘Men, Women, and Things’ memories of the Duke of Portland, Faber 1938 p.208 describing the testimonial and the giving of presents to Albert Ball on 19th December 1916.
23. Invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Anderson to the opening of the Captain Albert Ball VC memorial homes on Thursday 7th September 1922
24. Leaflet, a memoriam to Albert Ball “ and also every one of Nottingham’s Gallent Lads – God bless them.” It details his awards and has a poem inside about Ball by W.Hall (miner Historian), proceeds from the sale will be subscribed to the Captain Ball Memorial Fund.
25. Albert Ball’s head notepapers
26. An envelope and stamp using Albert Ball to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 56th squadron
27. Order of service for Albert Ball’s service of commemoration at the Parish Church, Lenton on 7th May 1967
28. A form of prayer for Albert Ball’s memorial service on June 10th 1917
29. A letter to Albert Ball’s from an British officer father announcing his death on the 8th May 1917
30. A letter from the War office to Albert Ball sent on 24th January 1917 announcing that he will be sent back to France.
31. A letter from Mr. Henderson to Mr. Duckhall; on 2nd of February 1917. Addressing him were Ball is deemed necessary.
32. An advertisement for the Albert Ball homes in Lenton, opened on the 7th September 1922, by Lt Colonel Leslie Wilson
33. A photograph of presumably Cyril Ball visiting Annouellin in 1954 to see his brothers grave. Both French and British people pay respects
34. A letter from the 11th May 1917 from J.B Warsdee to Albert Ball’s father, giving his sympathies and praise to Albert Ball soon after his death.
35. A variety of newspaper clippings. Including a photo of the band from the Newton RAF station marking the 50th anniversary of Ball’s death in 1967. An article written by Leonard Cook describing the exhibition of Ball’s portrait in the Victoria centre and Ball’s courage. An article from Rory Boeskill telling an account of dogfight with Ball and a German pilot. An article, marking the 50th anniversary of Albert Ball’s death, and a article highlight the renovation of the Albert Ball memorial in the castle grounds.
36. Two photographs of the Captain Albert V.C, RFC hostel in Oxford circus, as well as a sheet of information about the Eccentric club hostels.
37. A extract from the book the defiance of death, describing a dogfight between Ball and a German ace Immeland in 1917. Apparently a first hand account from Colonel William Mackin.
38. A booklet for the Eccentric club hostels from 1917.
39. A advertisement for a church sermon about Albert Ball, took place on All Saints Day.
40. 2 photographs of Albert Ball’s uniform and his sword? on display
41. A sympathy letter to Albert Ball’s father from Private Briyard? on 12th May 1917 on his discovery of Ball’s death.
42. 2 colour photos of Albert Ball’s grave in France, as well as a from 4th May 1965 letter from the Commonwealth war graves commission to solicitors Messrs. J.A. Simpson and Coulby, describing that two trees over hanging Albert Ball’s have now been cut down in agreement with the German authorities.
43. A letter thanking Albert Ball’s father for willing to let national gallery have a portrait of Albert Ball.
44. A pencil drawn portrait of Albert Ball drawn by Vanessa Julia Ottie in 1975.
45. 2 colour photographs of the memorial where Albert Ball died in France, as well as a newspaper article of its presentation by Lt Mike Thatcher .
46. A letter sent on 20th December 1917 to Walter A. Briscoe from a General of the Flying Corps, addressing him that the Albert Ball flight records would be available to him.
47. A church notice telling usual church goers that large numbers of people will be attending 50th anniversary of Albert Ball’s death.
48. A photograph of Ball’s SE.5 plane?
49. A letter of sympathy sent to Ball’s father on 6th June 1917 from W.E Harnston.
50. A newspaper article written by Ball’s cousin’s grandchild, describing family meetings and discussions about Albert Ball.
51. A letter sent from Lt Colonel Bloomfield to Walter A. Briscoe on 12th April 1918, describing Ball personality, day to day life, fondness for flying and his love for his ‘hut’.
52. A sheet of paper written by Albert Ball’s father highlighting all his son’s achievements
53. A letter sent on the behalf of the King to Walter A. Briscoe on 9th May 1918, accepting the book ‘Captain Ball V.C ’
54. A photograph of Albert Ball sitting in a Morgan Grande Prix car in 1917
55. A photograph of the Albert Ball portrait, in the Trent college 1966 yearbook
56. Various photographs of Albert Bal in his SE-5 plane.
57. A mini 5 page military biography of Albert Ball by ‘Gunnery wing’, named ‘ A few personal incidents of England’s famous boy airman’ .,
Accession number: NCM 1996-464/10 | Subjects: | wartime personal records | Temporal: | 1896-1917 | Source: | Nottingham City Museums and Galleries | Creator: | featuring Ball/Albert | Identifier: | http://media.culturegrid.org.uk/mediaLib... | Go to resource |
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