| Title |
Correspondence concerning Rupert Brooke's grave and memorials |
| Reference |
RCB/Xe |
| Covering Dates |
1915–1930 |
| Extent and Medium |
1 box; paper |
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| Content and context |
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This series consists of correspondence between Rupert Brooke's mother, Mary Ruth Brooke, and others relating to her son's grave and proposed memorials.
All item in this series are the property of the Brooke Trustees and have been deposited at King's College, Cambridge, with the exception of RCB/Xe/10 whose provenance is unknown.
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| King's/PP/RCB/Xe contains: |
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1
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Assorted correspondence, 1915-16.
4 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1915–1916 |
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2
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Assorted correspondence, 1917.
20 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1917 |
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3
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Assorted correspondence, 1918. Includes correspondence between R. M. Brooke and Oscar C. Brown.
34 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1918 |
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4
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Assorted correspondence, 1920-1.
52 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1920–1921 |
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5
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Assorted correspondence, 1924-5. Includes 1 ALS to Mrs Brooke from William Cuttle of the British School of Archaeology at Athens (30 Jun 1924).
36 sheets in envelope and olive leaves; paper and leaves. |
1924–1925 |
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6
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Assorted correspondence, 1926-8.
28 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1926–1928 |
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7
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Assorted correspondence, 1929.
19 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1929 |
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8
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Assorted correspondence, 1929-30. Contains: 2 TLS to Mrs Brooke from Richard de la Mare (Jan. 1930); carbon copy of TLS from Walter de la Mare to Paul Vanderborght (2 Jan. 1930).
41 sheets in envelope; paper. |
1929–1930 |
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9
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Rugby School Memorial appeal. Lists of contributors to the Rugby School Memorial appeal, printed form-letter inviting contributions, press cuttings and order of service for the unveiling.
Approximately 70 items in envelope; paper. |
1916–1919 |
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10
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Rugby School memorial tablet. Plaster copy of Rugby School memorial tablet. 20 cm x 14.5 cm.
1 item in envelope; plaster cast. |
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