| Title |
T. R. Glover's correspondence (1939) |
| Reference |
11/3 |
| Creator |
Various |
| Covering Dates |
1939 |
| Extent and Medium |
62 letters; paper |
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| Content and context |
Many regarding Glover's retirement from the post of Public Orator of Cambridge University. |
| St John's Library/Glover/11/3 contains: |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Remarks on the fact that Todd has consciously used the same title for his book as Glover. Believes that, after Glover's review, nothing more can be done.
Creator: Frank H. Kendon.
1 p.; paper. |
27 Jan. 1939 |
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2
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ALS to T. R. Glover from the University of New Brunswick, Canada. Refers to their conversation in Cambridge, before he left England. Explains that he has delayed replying to Glover's letter in order to marshall his impressions of Canada. Records his thoughts on his arrival on Canada and subsequent settling to his teaching post in the Department of Classics at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton. Remarks on the difficulties for education posed by the distances students have to travel to schools, and understaffing. Comments that his female students regard College as a 'matrimonial agency rather than a liberal education'. Mentions his research on Plautus.
Creator: S. E. Smethurst.
4 p.; paper. |
27 Jan. 1939 |
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3
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Enthuses about Glover's tribute to Watson. Regrets not having been able to see Richard Glover when he visited Canada.
Creator: John Macnaughton.
1 p.; paper. |
2 Feb. 1939 |
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4
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Recommends Robert Tate as a classical scholar and modern linguist. Remarks on the publication of Barraclough's book.
Creator: John Miles.
1 p.; paper. |
2 Feb. 1939 |
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5
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for gifts, and for his sermon.
Creator: G. Udny Yule.
1 p.; paper. |
6 Feb. 1939 |
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6
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's business as Public Orator, including an explanation of how information from Glover's two colleagues (awarders) was published without Glover's knowledge, and the requirement for addresses to Sofia University and Duke University.
Creator: E. Harrison.
1 p.; paper. |
9 Feb. 1939 |
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7
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for remarks to Tredennick on his behalf which may have secured him a part-time lectureship. Explains that in order to keep his family he has secured a job as Assistant Adjutant in the artillery.
Creator: Willert Denny.
1 p.; paper. |
12 Feb 1939 |
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8
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Refers to a previous letter asking for Glover's help. Explains her impoverished situation. Asks Glover for monetary aid. Refers to her late brother Anton Bertram.
Creator: Margaret Bertram Hobson.
1 p.; paper. |
16 Feb. 1939 |
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9
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Explains that he has not answered Glover's letter sooner due to being unwell. Expresses his dislike of the work of 'recent philosophers Whitehead and such', the Oxford Group, and Karl Barth. Refers to Glover's account of 'Cambridge fifty years ago'. Recalls Jebb, Lightfoot, Sir William Geddes, Henry Jackson and Charles Whibley.
Creator: John Macnaughton.
2 p.; paper. |
22 Feb. 1939 |
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10
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Refers to Glover's approaching retirement from the post of Public Orator. Compares Glover's book on the Ancient World to Breasted's book on the 'Early World'. Muses on the education being received by the 'Masters of the future'. Expresses his belief that world leaders might have intelligence that 'the result of 1914-1918 has not been accepted as a decision'.
Creator: J. Larmor.
1 p.; paper. |
24 Feb. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for his gift and his understanding of 'what the sudden tremendous expenses of a serious illness do mean to some of us who have not much margin'.
Creator: Emily R. Strachan.
1 p.; paper. |
24 Feb. 1939 |
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12
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for his gift.
Creator: R. H. Strachan.
1 p.; paper. |
26 Feb. 1939 |
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13
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Hopes that Glover's retirement from the post of Public Orator is not due to ill health or an intention to leave Cambridge. Expresses his pleasure in making Glover's acquaintance.
Creator: Kenneth Pickthorn.
1 p.; paper. |
1 Mar. 1939 |
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14
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Autograph postcard signed to T. R. Glover. Explains that he has no part in the proposal of names of potential honorary graduands. Assures Glover that it seems unlikely that L. will accept an honorary degree, and if he does he will furnish Glover with some material for his oration.
Creator: W. B. Anderson.
1 card; paper. |
6 Mar. 1939 |
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15
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Autograph mailing card signed to T. R. Glover from Cambridge, Massachusetts. Congratulates Glover on his 'master-piece'. Refers to R. C. Lehmann. Hopes to see Glover soon.
Creator: E. K. Rand.
1 card; paper. |
12 Mar. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Reports that he is staying at 'The Vancouver Club' for three days as the guest of the author of 'The Woodsmen of the West' [Martin Allerdale Grainger]. Mentions that he has expressed their joint admiration of the work. Details his travels with Grainger. Refers to plans to continue his journey to California. Hopes the Greek play was a success. Refers to Adolf Hitler, and the China and Japan business. Mentions the 'death struggles' of the 'Cambridge Ancient History'.
Creator: F. E. Adcock.
2 p.; paper. |
14 Mar. 1939 |
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17
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ALS to T. R. Glover with printed matter attached. Comments upon Glover's address [proof copy attached].
Creator: H. F. Stewart.
2 p.; paper. |
19 Mar. 1939 |
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18
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for his letter and a copy of his article about 'the old days in Cambridge'. Recalls his acquaintance with Rudy Lehman.
Creator: Baldwin of Bewdley.
1 p.; paper. |
23 Mar. 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Invites Glover to address the Annual Meeting of the Deputies of Protestant Dissenters.
Creator: Harold B. Shepheard.
1 p.; paper. |
13 Apr. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Informs Glover of positive feedback from attendees at the Bristol Conference, particularly about Glover's talks. Invites Glover to be President of the Association. Mentions that the invitation has the support of Mr Hemmens and the Association's Chairman, Mr Carey Oakley.
Creator: Ernest H. Selwood.
1 p.; paper. |
16 Apr. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover from West Weybridge, Surrey. Reminisces about his experience of Glover's daughter when she came to his farm as a potato planter during the First World War. Congratulates him on her chairmanship of the Women's Baptist Missionary Meeting. Wishes Glover a happy retirement from the post of Public Orator of Cambridge University.
Creator: S. C. Pyle.
3 p.; paper. |
24 Apr. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Details his achievements since his retirement, in order to reassure Glover that he will have plenty to do when he leaves the post of Public Orator. Mentions his meeting with Canon Raven and their conversation about their friendship with Glover. Praises Glover's reminiscent essay on Cambridge. Refers to his own 'sort of autobiography'. Sends news of Edgar Goodspeed and Can, both retired. Hopes that Glover is writing a book, but not one like the 'alleged detection novels' of Moffat and Goodspeed.
Creator: Shailer Mathews.
1 p.; paper. |
24 Apr. 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's addresses to Grenoble and Sofia. Mentions that he is informing Professor Blair of Glasgow that Glover will be the University's spokesman at the meeting of welcome to the Evangelical Conference.
Creator: E. Harrison.
1 p.; paper. |
26 Apr. 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Encourages Glover to visit Canada in the summer. Refers to Glover's upcoming retirement.
Creator: Archie Sinclair.
1 p.; paper. |
30 Apr. 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding F. S. S. U. policies held by the University on Glover's behalf.
Creator: C. R. MacDonald.
1 p.; paper. |
4 May 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Wishes Glover a happy retirement. Quotes a reference to Glover's books from R. Bruce Lockhart's 'My Scottish Youth'. Reminisces about his supervisions with Glover at St John's. Confesses that he has turned from the Classics to Medieval History.
Creator: R. Somerville.
1 p.; paper. |
5 May 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's F.S.S.U. policies.
Creator: C. R. MacDonald.
2 p.; paper. |
16 May 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's F. S. S. U. policies.
Creator: C. R. MacDonald.
1 p.; paper. |
20 May 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. In response to the news of Glover's retirement from the post of Public Orator. Sends Glover what information he has about the decision regarding a new Fellow of Classics at Trinity College Dublin. Refers to his wife's ill health.
Creator: R. W. Tate.
1 p.; paper. |
22 May 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's address on Linnaeus and the Swedish Academy.
Creator: E. Harrison.
1 p.; paper. |
23 May 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's retirement from the post of Public Orator.
Creator: Baldwin of Bewdley.
1 p.; paper. |
24 May 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for his approval of his election to the post of Public Orator, and his offer of books. Hopes to visit Glover for guidance on the post.
Creator: Keith Guthrie.
1 p.; paper. |
24 May 1939 |
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Autograph postcard signed to T. R. Glover. Asks Glover for a copy of his orations.
Creator: A. B. Ramsay.
1 card; paper. |
1 June 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover from the Master's Lodge, Peterhouse, Cambridge. Sends Glover some information to add to his address on Professor Powicke, on behalf of her husband. Mentions her husband's serious illness.
Creator: Dorothy Temperley.
2 p.; paper. |
2 June 1939 |
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Autograph postcard signed. Thanks Glover for sending him copies of his addresses.
Creator: A. B. Ramsay.
1 card; paper. |
4 June 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's pension.
Creator: Henry F. Howard.
1 p.; paper. |
6 June 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. In response to the news that Glover is retiring from the post of Public Orator. Discusses Glover's Presidential Address to the Classical Association, particularly what he said about education. Questions whether Glover was fair to Jebb. Thanks Glover for introducing him to Wordsworth. Reports that he is a Liberal City Councillor as well as serving on various committees.
Creator: J. H. E. Crees.
3 p.; paper. |
13 June 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Approves Glover's address.
Creator: E. Harrison.
1 p.; paper. |
15 June 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Asks Glover's advice on whether it would be proper for him to continue to act as praelector during the first year of his Public Oratorship. Asks Glover some questions about the post of Public Orator.
Creator: W. K. C. Guthrie.
1 p.; paper. |
16 June 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover from Northumberland. Thanks Glover for allowing his sonnet 'To Herodotus' to appear in his edition of 'Book II' in the 'New Classical Series'. Apologises for phoning to ask permission. Recalls being introduced to Glover by Professor G. Milligan.
Creator: W. G. Waddell.
1 p.; paper. |
30 June 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Sur-tax.
Creator: Clerk to the Special Commissioners of Income Tax.
1 p.; paper. |
7 July 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's F. S. S. U. policies.
Creator: C. R. MacDonald.
1 p.; paper. |
11 July 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Wishes Glover a happy birthday. Expresses his thanks for the impact Glover's books have made on him.
Creator: Arthur A. Bourne.
1 p.; paper. |
23 July 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for a sermon [?]. Looks forward to seeing him the next day.
Creator: Margaret L. G. Guilleband.
1 p.; paper. |
24 July 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the possibility of Glover having the title of Orator Emeritus conferred upon him.
Creator: E. Harrison.
1 p.; paper. |
11 Aug. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Expresses his pleasure that his step-daughter met Glover and his wife during her stay at St John's College Master's Lodge. Looks forward to seeing Glover in October.
Creator: R. W. Tate.
1 p.; paper. |
19 Aug. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's 'war time experience but with a difference'.
Creator: J. C. Carlile.
1 p.; paper. |
6 Sep. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover with newspaper cutting attached. Sends Glover a reference to him in an article entitled 'Education for Democrary' from a New York paper.
Creator: F. J. F. Jackson.
3 p.; paper. |
10 Sep. 1939–10 1939 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover from the Divinity School, University of Chicago. Invites Glover to lecture at the Pastors' Institute in the summer.
Creator: Charles T. Holman.
1 p.; paper. |
2 Oct. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Complains of having nothing to complain about. Discusses the progress of the Second World War. Describes listening to a radio broadcast which includes a speech by Hitler, adverts, and news of a torpedoed Nowegian ship. Asks for news from Cambridge, and of Zachary Brooke and the Dixie Professorship.
Creator: F. J. F. Jackson.
2 p.; paper. |
8 Oct. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover on receiving the title of Orator Emeritus. Reminisces fondly about his time as a student at St John's and his aquaintance with Glover.
Creator: William McCulloch.
1 p.; paper. |
14 Oct. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. In response to the news of Glover's retirement from the post of Public Orator.
Creator: Harold W. Atkinson.
1 p.; paper. |
24 Oct. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. In response to the news of Glover's retirement from the post of Public Orator.
Creator: S. Bernard Nutter.
1 p.; paper. |
30 Oct. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for books. Reports that he is getting over his recent illness and hopes to be in good voice for his first address as Public Orator.
Creator: Keith Guthrie.
1 p.; paper. |
2 Nov. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Acknowledges Glover's contribution to the Lady Margaret Henley Fund.
Creator: P. A. J. Sturge.
1 p.; paper. |
8 Nov. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for his speech and reports a conversation with McBride about it.
Creator: E. A. Benians.
1 p.; paper. |
23 Nov. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Sends Glover verses.Thanks Glover for his kindness to his step-daughter. Informs Glover of the death of his wife and his step-daughter's departure to get married in London. Mentions his plans for the future.
Creator: R. W. Tate.
1 p.; paper. |
2 Dec. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. In response to Glover's letter. Observes that the Master and Fellows of St John's defy the bombers.
Creator: Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch.
1 p.; paper. |
4 Dec. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for his letter of sympathy.
Creator: R. W. Tate.
1 p.; paper. |
9 Dec. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Writes that he was cheered by Glover's chapter in the Cambridge Ancient History, volume X, in between bouts of writing about Joint Stock Companies.
Creator: J. H. Clapham.
1 p.; paper. |
9 Dec. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Asks after Glover's family. Sends news of his family.
Creator: F. J. F. Jackson.
1 p.; paper. |
28 Dec. 1939 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Asks what Glover intends to do in his retirement. Mentions a conversation with E. J. Poynton, a contemporary of his at Balliol College, Oxford. Asks for advice about readings on the Stoic philosophy in the early Roman Empire. Reports that he was Summer Chaplain on the Isle of Mull, and has been asked to be Chaplain the following September at Bridgend, Islay.
Creator: J. S. Tucker.
1 p.; paper. |
1939 |
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