Janus: Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series

St John's Library/Camb. Medieval History/3/1-11 contains:
1	Letters to J. R. Tanner from C. W. Previte-Orton
2	Letters to J. R. Tanner from C. W. Previte-Orton
3	Letters to J. R. Tanner from C. W. Previte-Orton
4	Letters to J. R. Tanner from C. W. Previte-Orton
5	Letters to J. R. Tanner from C. W. Previte-Orton
6	Letters to J. R. Tanner from C. W. Previte-Orton
7	Letters to J. R. Tanner from C. W. Previte-Orton
8	Letters to J. R. Tanner from C. W. Previte-Orton
9	Letters to J. R. Tanner from C. W. Previte-Orton
10	Letters to J. R. Tanner from C. W. Previte-Orton
11	Letters to J. R. Tanner from C. W. Previte-Orton

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Papers relating to the Cambridge Medieval History Series

Title	Letters to J. R. Tanner from C. W. Previte-Orton
Reference	3/3
Covering Dates	25 February 1922–28 December 1922
Extent and Medium	31 letters; paper

St John's Library/Camb. Medieval History/3/3 contains:

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Encloses proofs of chapters by Kingsford and Balzam. Gives addresses of Vogt and Jagic and says that Jagic has remarked that he is 84, 'so there is no time to lose'.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

25 February 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Notes the receipt and return of chapters, proofs and bibliographies from various contributors, and also the disappearance of various items of paperworks. Is afraid the outlook for Volumes IV and V is poor and complains vigourously about the attitude of Whitney. Feels that a bad reputation will affect current contributors and put off future ones.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
4p; paper; Manuscript.

7 March 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Gives information regarding the whereabouts and state of various documents.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

5 May 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses general editorial matters and also the sale of Jullian's work on Roman Gaul and Roman Provinces.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

12 May 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses historians who Whitney had contacted fro contributions. Informs JRT about a letter received from Carnegie.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

24 May 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses general editorial matters.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

11 June 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Whitby. Discusses general editorial matters and the problems of acknowledging sources.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

26 June 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses merits of various historians and criticism received by some. Suggests subjects for some to give them a help with research. Hopes that Miss Greenwood would not resign.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

12 July 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses the contributions of Hazeltine and Schlipa and the gratitude of Potter for the chance of research. Informs JRT that the lower library will be having electric light installed. Hopes that the press strike will not last.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

29 July 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses problems with placing Scandanavian history, the proofs of various historians and working on corrrections with Brooke. Discusses suitability of various historians as contributors.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

3 August 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses general editorial matters including the production of maps.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

7 August 1922

Autograph postcard, signed, from Cambridge. Gives address of Orpen.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
1p; paper; Manuscript.

12 August 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Disusses general editorial matters including a chapter by Miss Lodge that he feels is not adequate.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

15 August 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses various historians including the death of Oechsli. Agrees that the British Academy system should be used, though it will be 'an infernal nuisance'.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

17 August 1922

Autograph postcard, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses general editorial matters.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
1p; paper; Manuscript.

19 August 1922

Autograph postcard, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses general editorial matters.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
1p; paper; Manuscript.

21 August 1922

Autograph postcard, signed, from Freshwater, Isle of Wight. Discusses Medieval Roman Cycles which he feels should be included.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
1p; paper; Manuscript.

2 September 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Freshwater, Isle of Wight. Bemoans lack of copy from various historians. Discusses the subject of the Templars, the best historian to write the chapter and the space needed due to the importance of the topic. Hopes that his past revisions will suffice as he has lack of expert knowledge. Gives a brief outline of his holiday, including birdwatching.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
4p; paper; Manuscript.

12 September 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Freshwater, Isle of Wight. Discusses general editorial matters.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

15 September 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses general editorial matters and also the contents needed for a chapter on Medieval Cycles.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

19 September 1922

Autograph postcard, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses the non arrival of two chapters.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
1p; paper; Manuscript.

22 September 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Is glad that Martin accepts to write on Switzerland and discusses the content wanted for the chapter.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

23 September 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses questions asked by Altamira regarding a chapter on Spain. Lists some suggestions concerning the content but feels is unable to comment emphatically as the questions are difficult. Also discusses general editorial matters.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
3p; paper; Manuscript.

26 September 1922

Autograph postcard, signed, from Cambridge. Gives address of Professor P. Fournier in Paris.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
1p; paper; Manuscript.

10 October 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses the work of Bury in writing an introduction and conclusions for a number of chapters. Also mentions the rate of pay. Notes the problems with a general system for writing Oriental names.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

11 October 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses general editorial matters.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
1p; paper; Manuscript.

14 October 1922

Autograph postcard, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses general editorial matters.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
1p; paper; Manuscript.

17 October 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses having a book plate made for the Sandys books. Asks about designers.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

2 November 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses bibliographies and the difficulties of fitting in editorial work around other commitments, especially as the University Press will not increase the pay for the editors post.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

27 November 1922

Autograph letter, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses general editorial matters. Presents a criticism of the chapter by Cranage on church architecture and suggests content which should be added.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
2p; paper; Manuscript.

8 December 1922

Autograph postcard, signed, from Cambridge. Discusses general editorial matters.
Creator: Previté-Orton, Charles William, (1877-1947).
1p; paper; Manuscript.

28 December 1922