Title
Manuscript Malay-English dictionary written in pencil in old exercise book
Year/Period
1941 - 1945
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: 20.5 x 16.1 x 0.2 cm
Accession No.
2017-00287
Collection of
This Malay-English dictionary written in pencil in old exercise book is an artefact that represents how P.O.Ws adapted to their language environment and gives an insight into everyday life for a P.O.W at Changi. This artefact is part of the archive of James Steele, Royal Artillery (Field) who served in Malaya from January 1941-February 1942, when interned as a P.O.W at Changi until his release in October 1945.
