| Title |
T. R. Glover's correspondence (1938) |
| Reference |
11/2 |
| Creator |
Various |
| Covering Dates |
1938 |
| Extent and Medium |
46 letters; paper |
|
| Content and context |
Several regarding Glover's address to the Classical Association. |
| St John's Library/Glover/11/2 contains: |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover on his 'blow for wide and generous reading, and against pernickity examining', reported in 'The Daily Telegraph'.
Creator: Martin [Charlesworth].
1 p.; paper. |
7 Jan. 1938 |
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2
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover for his speech, as reported in 'The Times'. Thanks Glover for congratulations. Expresses sadness on leaving Peterhouse and Cambridge.
Creator: W. R. Birdwood.
1 p.; paper. |
7 Jan. 1938 |
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3
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover on his address to the Classical Association. Comments on the anti- examination message of the speech.
Creator: Leonard Whibley.
1 p.; paper. |
7 Jan. 1938 |
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4
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for a copy of his address to the Classical Association. Comments on it. Mentions that he and his wife are going to Canada via the West Indies.
Creator: John Macnaughton.
1 p.; paper. |
7 Jan. 1938 |
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5
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Comments on Glover's address to the Classical Association, as reported in 'The Times'. Recalls that he examined H. G. Wells for his degree.
Creator: Joseph Larmor.
2 p.; paper. |
11 Jan. 1938 |
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6
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Enthuses about Glover's address to the Classical Association. Details his recent writings about Jesus College and its Alumni. Remarks on news he has had from Pars about a row at Jesus about the joint Cambridge Colleges and their scholarship examination.
Creator: F. J. F. Jackson.
2 p.; paper. |
19 Jan. 1938 |
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7
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Informs Glover of his change of interest from physical science to history and invites him to be his 'supervisor'. Details his readings. Ponders the distribution of peoples throughout history.
Creator: J. Larmor.
2 p.; paper. |
30 Jan. 1938 |
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8
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Requests a copy of Glover's portrait as printed in the 'Baptist Times'. Mentions that he has photographs of Glover's father and Dr Culross. Refers to his work preaching and lecturing on music. Reminisces about Glover's father, Dr Culross and Dr Guiness.
Creator: Lewis Bartlett.
3 p.; paper. |
11 Feb. 1938 |
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9
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Invites Glover to present the prizes at Seaford College Annual Speech Day.
Creator: W. Leslie Land.
1 p.; paper. |
14 Feb. 1938 |
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10
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for a book review. Mentions that he is writing about 'Robinson Crusoe'. Mentions lunching with H. M. [Hugh Martin] and M. E. A. [Aubrey]. Refers to the Committee to discuss whether The Baptist Church House, 4 Southhampton Row, London should be sold in order to lease premises for joint occupation by the Baptist Union and the Baptist Missionary Society. Describes the snow.
Creator: J. C. Carlile.
1 p.; paper. |
17 Feb. 1938 |
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11
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TLS to T. R. Glover with newspaper cutting attached. Sends a newspaper clipping that he wrote on Glover for 'The Canadian Baptist' [attached]. Congratulates Glover on his achievements during his fifty years as a Fellow of St John's College. Announces that he is in his forty-fourth year at McMaster University.
Creator: W. S. W. McLay.
2 p.; paper. |
21 Feb. 1938 |
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12
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for his letter about the use of 'Ontarian' in 'The Times'.
Creator: John Webb.
1 p.; paper. |
27 Feb. 1938 |
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13
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Sends Glover a list of people whose names the Council will put forward for Honorary Degrees and who have accepted the invitation.
Creator: H. R. Dean.
1 p.; paper. |
1 Mar. 1938 |
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14
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for sending a copy of his presidential address to the Classical Association. Reports that Mr B. Wilkinson of the University of Manchester will be the new Professor of Medieval History at the University of Toronto.
Creator: H. J. Cody.
1 p.; paper. |
2 Mar. 1938 |
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15
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Asks for clarification on the matter of whether Glover has given or simply loaned an antique chair to the Church.
Creator: Edwin Smart.
1 p.; paper. |
20 Mar. 1938 |
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16
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Acknowledges receipt of cheques and instructions regarding payments to the Baptist Union.
Creator: E. H. Wyatt [?].
1 p.; paper. |
1 Apr. 1938 |
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17
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Invites Glover to a dinner that he is giving at Jesus in absentia. Mentions a visit from Dodd.
Creator: F. J. F. Jackson.
1 p.; paper. |
2 Apr. 1938 |
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18
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Asks whether Glover is planning to return to Canada in the summer. Mentions the Cohoes, and Mel Wylie. Appreciates Glover's 'Purpose in Classical Studies' address, and offers to send the editorial from the 'New York Times'. Petitions Glover regarding permission for the publication of a Japanese translation of his 'Christ in the Experience of Men' by a pastor called Minata. Asks Glover to contact William Kerr, a missionary in Seoul, Korea, about the matter.
Creator: Archie Sinclair.
2 p.; paper. |
8 Apr. 1938 |
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19
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ALS to T. R. Glover from Queen's University, Kingston. Thanks Glover for his kind letter. Reports that his wife is recovery from her illness and subsequent operations.
Creator: P. G. C. Campbell.
1 p.; paper. |
15 Apr. 1938 |
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20
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Anticipates Glover's visit to Canada. Sends news of Archie [Sinclair], Mel [Wylie], and David Mills. Records the lyrics of a Black Spiritual song about Noah, which, he writes reminded him of 'Old Noah the sexton in the First Baptist Church in Providence'.
Creator: Albert B. Cohoe.
2 p.; paper. |
19 Apr. 1938 |
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21
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TLS to T. R. Glover from the Guild of All Arts, Scarborough, Ontario. Regarding arrangements for Glover's accommodation and transport when he is in Canada. Mentions Mr Paul Breithaupt.
Creator: K. Spencer Clark.
2 p.; paper. |
18 Apr. 1938 |
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22
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for his paragraph for 'The Baptist Times'. Regrets the loss of Robert Smith. Reports on the Committee to discuss whether The Baptist Church House, 4 Southhampton Row, London should be sold in order to lease premises for joint occupation by the Baptist Union and the Baptist Missionary Society. Mentions Jewson, Laws, Ernest Brown, Douglas Brown and Jeffs.
Creator: J. C. Carlile.
2 p.; paper. |
30 Apr. 1938 |
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23
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for information that R. L. Howland will examine for the University Scholarships in his place.
Creator: T. Knox-Shaw.
1 p.; paper. |
2 May. 1938 |
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24
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding a request from Mrs Neville Chamberlain for a copy of the offprint of Glover's address to the Classical Association.
Creator: J. G. Wilson.
1 p.; paper. |
2 May 1938 |
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25
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Looks forward to Glover's visit to Canada. Writes that he does not know the reason for Cameron's departure from the church in Toronto. Mentions Mel, Currelly, and May and Albert Cohoe.
Creator: Archie Sinclair.
1 p.; paper. |
12 May 1938 |
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26
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's 'delightful' orations.
Creator: A. B. Ramsay.
1 p.; paper. |
15 May 1938 |
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27
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Gives information on Peyton Rous, who Glover is to present for his Honorary Degree on June 9th.
Creator: H. R. Dean.
1 p.; paper. |
16 May 1938 |
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28
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Describes his activities in London, including a luncheon party for 50 women at the Church House. Mentions the Wesley Centenary. Discusses a disagreement between M. E. Aubrey and Wilson Black. Wonders if Glover could find him a job in Cambridge when he becomes unemployed 'so far as the pastorate is concerned'. Mentions letters of goodwill he has received from Chancellor Whidden and the Archibishop of Canterbury.
Creator: J. C. Carlile.
2 p.; paper. |
20 May 1938 |
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29
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding sales of Glover's books.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
24 May 1938 |
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30
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ALS to T. R. Glover with typescript attachment. Regrets that Glover could not speak after the Master's speech at the dinner in Jesus College. Asks whether Glover is planning to visit New Jersey. Attached is a copy of 'The speech which F. J. F. Jackson did not make when the Master proposed his health at the dinner in Jesus College, April 26, 1938'.
Creator: F. J. Foakes Jackson.
4 p.; paper. |
27 May 1938 |
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31
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Makes arrangements to meet Glover in Kingston and take him to the Guild of All Arts, lunching at Currelly's on the way. Gives a reference for a French writer's theory that the Cyclopes looked one-eyed because they wore miners' lamps. Refers to Richard Glover's marriage. Sends news of Mel, Carrie, Albert and May.
Creator: Archie Sinclair.
1 p.; paper. |
10 June 1938 |
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32
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TLS to T. R. Glover from Seoul. Thanks Glover on behalf of Mr Minata for his permission to have Minata's Japanese translation of 'Jesus in the Experience of Men' published, which was forwarded by Dr Sinclair of Bloomfield. Mentions that Mr Minata has resigned his charge and moved to a place in Manchukuo.
Creator: William C. Kerr.
1 p.; paper. |
27 June 1938 |
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33
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Welcomes Glover to the Canadian side of the Atlantic. Promises to pick him up from Mrs Mitchell's, and take him to lunch at Belleville and tea at Currelly's. Hopes to be accompanied by Albert [Cohoe].
Creator: Archie Sinclair.
1 p.; paper. |
27 July 1938 |
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34
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ALS to T. R. Glover from Godalming. Sends Glover a copy of his 'little New Testament book'. Expresses how much he owes to Glover's 'preaching, teaching and books'. Recalls talking to Glover about his religious difficulties. Refers to a colleague, who also found Glover's writings helpful.
Creator: Donald Wigfield.
1 p.; paper. |
31 July 1938 |
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35
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover on behalf of Mrs Chamberlain for sending her a copy of his address.
Creator: C. M. Campbell.
1 p.; paper. |
3 Aug. 1938 |
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36
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's possible lecture at the Ely Literary Society.
Creator: J. M. Creed.
1 p.; paper. |
10 Aug. 1938 |
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37
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Confirms plans for her and Dil Calvin to meet Glover for tea at the Pheasant, before listening to his sermon. Refers to Archie [Sinclair]'s enthusiastic letter regarding his meeting with Glover. Sends news of Barbara.
Creator: Eleanor E. Calvin.
1 p.; paper. |
16 Aug. 1938 |
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38
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Apologises that Glover was not admitted to see him when he called at the Grammar School, Bristol. Mentions Mrs Dakin. Hopes Glover will call on him again. Recalls their meeting on the occasion of Glover's Presidential Address to the Classical Society.
Creator: R. W. Moore.
1 p.; paper. |
4 Oct. 1938 |
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39
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's room allocation in College.
Creator: E. A. Benians.
1 p.; paper. |
21 Oct. 1938 |
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40
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Sends Glover a book by R. G. [Richard Glover ?]. Expresses surprise at Glover's plan to be at Kingsway. Refers to a letter from Yorkminster asking his views of some men of the Baptist movement. Assures Glover that if he thinks a book unworthy of mention in 'The Baptist Times' then it will not be mentioned. Looks forward to Glover's visit to 'the Lake' in December.
Creator: J. C. Carlile.
1 p.; paper. |
21 Oct. 1938 |
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41
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ALS to T. R. Glover with printed attachment. 'I cannot pick even an imaginary hole!'. Refers to attached oration for 4 November 1938.
Creator: A. B. Ramsay.
2 p.; paper. |
23 Oct. 1938 |
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42
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Gives Glover information about the three F. S. S. U. policies held by the University on his behalf.
Creator: C. R. MacDonald.
2 p.; paper. |
7 Nov. 1938 |
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43
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Declares her intention of attending Glover's lecture at the Guild House on 5 December 1938. Explains that she missed his lecture at the City Temple, which he wrote to inform her of in May, because her son, in Newcastle, was ill.
Creator: Ella d'Assis-Fonseca.
1 p.; paper. |
11 Nov. 1938 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Suggests that Glover write a volume on Horace, similar to his book on Virgil. Identifies a need for books on the Reformation period. Argues that someone also needs to counter 'the hysterics of the neo-Calvinists'.
Creator: W. B. Selbie.
1 p.; paper. |
22 Nov. 1938 |
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45
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Invites Glover to write the first in a series of reminiscence pieces about the College for publication in 'The Eagle'.
Creator: F. S. J. Hollick.
2 p.; paper. |
26 Nov. 1938 |
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46
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Complains about the prevalence of Unitarianism in Cambridge. Discusses ideas inspired by H. A. L. Fisher's 'History of Europe'. Refers to Glover's approaching retirement. Writes that if he knew how to dispose of his Library he would give up his College rooms, as he has no wish to return to 'a College Barrack'.
Creator: J. Larmor.
1 p.; paper. |
9 Dec. 1938 |
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