Archive Reference (shelfmark): RP / Level: [40] File - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10808
Title:
Scope & Content:: JOHN OGDON. Various letters and notes, including letters to Alistair Lord Londonderry, and letters received from Vladimir ('Vova') Ashkenazy. Creation date: 20th century.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 26 Sep 2016
Extent:: 20 photocopy sheets

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10809
Title:
Scope & Content:: WINSTON CHURCHILL. Brief typed letter signed, on 10 Downing Street letterhead. To Major George Cornwallis-West, thanking him for a letter in which he reminded Churchill of 'a past discussion on Prayer'. Creation date: 13 July 1940.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 27 Sep 2016
Extent:: 1 photocopy sheet

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10810
Title:
Scope & Content:: EDWARD VIII. Autograph letter signed ('Edward P') to Dame Margaret Davidson at Government House, Sydney. Written during his tour of Australia and New Zealand, and remarking that 'we have a really strenuous program to face in Queensland'. Creation date: 25 July 1920.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 20 Sep 2016
Extent:: 3 photocopy sheets

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10811
Title:
Scope & Content:: TOLKIEN, J. R. R. Autograph letter signed, with envelope, addressed to K. F. Mawson of Wakefield, thanking him for his appreciative letter about Lord of the Rings. Refers to the 'great labour' in writing (and typing) the work. Creation date: 7 Jan 1960.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 12 Sep 2016
Extent:: 2 photocopy sheets

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10812
Title:
Scope & Content:: CHESTERTON, G. K. Archive of his correspondence with A. G. Gardiner of the Daily News. Thirteen items, comprising autograph letters signed and two autograph manuscripts: the poem 'The March of the Black Mountain' and the article 'The Saint and the Dragon' (here titled 'The True Curse of Khaki')....
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 30 Aug 2016
Extent:: Digital images (1 disc)

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10813
Title:
Scope & Content:: ADMIRAL LORD GRAVES, ROYAL NAVY. Seven autograph letter/log books. Thomas Graves, 1st Baron Graves KB (1725-1802). Creation dates: Late 18th century.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 30 Aug 2016
Extent:: Digital images (2 discs)

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10814
Title:
Scope & Content:: ROBERT STEWART, Viscount CASTLEREAGH (1769-1822). Autograph letter signed to Lord Yarmouth, marked 'Confidential & Secret'. Requests 'a few minutes tomorrow'. Regarding a Parliamentary Seat. Creation date: late 1821.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 3 Oct 2016
Extent:: 2 photocopy sheets

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10815
Title:
Scope & Content:: Lucy Maud MONTGOMERY (1874-1942). Autograph letter signed to a young admirer, Miss Agnes Pybus (of Sheffield, UK), thanking her for her letter and informing her that she is writing 'a new Anne book'. Creation date: 9 November 1939.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 7 Oct 2016
Extent:: 4 photocopy sheets

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10816
Title:
Scope & Content:: John WESLEY (1703-91). Autograph letter signed to Tho[mas] Lee, referring to 'the House at Nottingham'. Creation date: 15 August 1783.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 20 Sep 2016
Extent:: Digital images (1 compact disc)

Reference (shelfmark):: RP 10817
Title:
Scope & Content:: Twelve RECIPE BOOKS, from the Doncaster area of South Yorkshire, centred on Hooten Pagnell Hall. Completed in several hands. Creation dates: c 1790-1840.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 6 Sep 2016
Extent:: Digital images (3 compact discs)

Search