Janus: Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover

St John's Library/Glover/A1 contains:
<-- See earlier
9/4	T. R. Glover's correspondence (1933)
10/1	T. R. Glover's correspondence (1934)
10/2	T. R. Glover's correspondence (1935)
10/3	T. R. Glover's correspondence (1936)
11/1	T. R. Glover's correspondence (1937)
11/2	T. R. Glover's correspondence (1938)
11/3	T. R. Glover's correspondence (1939)
11/4	T. R. Glover's correspondence (1940)
11/5	T. R. Glover's correspondence (1941)
11/6	T. R. Glover's correspondence (1942)
11/7	T. R. Glover's correspondence (1943)

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Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover

Title	T. R. Glover's correspondence (1943)
Reference	11/7
Creator	Various
Covering Dates	1943
Extent and Medium	19 letters; paper

Content and context

Several regarding Glover's book, 'Cambridge Retrospect'.

St John's Library/Glover/11/7 contains:

ALS to T. R. Glover. Returns Glover's papers with his annotations. Regrets that he cannot meet to talk them over for some days as he has to go to his mother-in-law, who is mortally ill.
Creator: L. E. Shore.
1 p.; paper.

1 Jan. 1943

TLS to T. R. Glover. Invites Glover to write a short book 'which presents the claim of Jesus to youth today', for the Editorial Advisory Board of the National Sunday School Union.
Creator: F. Townley Lord.
1 p.; paper.

20 Jan. 1943

ALS to T. R. Glover. Rejects 'Aftermath' as a title for Glover's book. Believes that Glover will write many more books.
Creator: S. C. Roberts.
1 p.; paper.

1 Feb. 1943

ALS to T. R. Glover. Enthuses on his re-reading of 'The Jesus of History'. Complains that, living in Harston, he rarely sees his Cambridge friends. Hopes Glover has had good news from his sons, Richard and Robert. Believes his son has just sailed for the front in North Africa.
Creator: Harry Bisseker.
1 p.; paper.

9 Feb. 1943

ALS to T. R. Glover from California. Regrets that she has not sent Glover any more tea as her supplier, Garretson, is no longer permitted to ship tea or coffee out of the country. Describes an afternoon spent with Albert Cohoe and Mrs Howland. Discusses the progress of the war. Mentions Richard M. Brickner's theory that, as a country, Germany suffers from paranoia. Explains that she is in California to see an old friend, whose husband has died. Asks whether Glover takes aspirin for his arthritis.
Creator: Florence Emetaz.
1 p.; paper.

7 Mar. 1943

ALS to T. R. Glover from Dublin. Informs Glover that he is sending him a copy of his book of Latin verse. Ask whether Glover knows of anyone else who would like one. Mentions that the first edition of his book of Orations has sold. Complains of rationing.
Creator: R. W. Tate.
1 p.; paper.

7 Mar. 1943

ALS to T. R. Glover from Ohio. In response to reading the Mansbridge's proofs of Glover's book,'Cambridge Retrospect'. Tells an anecdote relating to Ridgeway's dislike of Lord Haldane. Recalls his own dislike of Spens as Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, which manifested in a conversation with Chase. Criticises Nock's recent series of lectures. Asks after Glover's health. Mentions Norwood, Coulton, and C. C. Waller. Comments on contemporary world politics. Complains of the B.B.C.'s 'kow tow policy' toward America. Sends news of his son. Asks after the whereabouts of R. A. Nicholson.
Creator: F. W. Buckler.
6 p.; paper.

20 Mar. 1943

ALS to T. R. Glover. Regards charges for changes to Glover's rooms in College. Mentions Shore.
Creator: F. Puryer White.
1 p.; paper.

1 May. 1943

TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the publication of 'Cambridge Retrospect'.
Creator: R. J. L. Kingsford.
1 p.; paper.

3 May 1943

ALS to T. R. Glover. Reminisces about the characters of St John's and Trinity from his days at Cambridge. Criticises the 'New Testament in Basic English', published by Cambridge University Press. Compares 'Trader Horn', which he is currently reading, to Herodotus.
Creator: V. Rendall.
1 p.; paper.

6 May 1943

ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for a copy of 'Cambridge Retrospect'. Recalls the lectures he attended as a student in Cambridge. Complains of wartime rationing.
Creator: R. W. Tate.
1 p.; paper.

15 May. 1943

ALS to T. R. Glover. In response to 'Cambridge Retrospect'. Tells an anecdote about Peter Mason.
Creator: J. F. Cameron.
1 p.; paper.

16 May 1943

TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Sir Joseph Larmor's bequest to Glover.
Creator: T. M. Heron.
1 p.; paper.

17 May 1943

ALS to T. R. Glover. Enthuses about 'Cambridge Retrospect'. Sympathises with Glover's ill health. Explains that he missed the Classical Association to spend time with his wife's family in Aberdeenshire. Mentions his wartime post.
Creator: R. J. Getty.
1 p.; paper.

18 May 1943

TLS to T. R. Glover. Writes in response to 'Cambridge Retrospect'. Points out that Cyril Fox has been knighted. Recalls Reyner. Picture on the reverse is the 'interior of the bowl of the Founder's Cup, Emmanuel College'.
Creator: J. A. Bullock.
1 p.; paper.

18 May 1943

ALS to T. R. Glover. Enthuses about 'Cambridge Retrospect'.
Creator: Henry [Carter].
1 p.; paper.

19 May 1943

TLS to T. R. Glover. Asks for the details of 'Cambridge Retrospect' so that he can obtain a copy. Describes the impact of the blitz on Norwich and his village of Forncett St Peter. Mentions that he is A.R.P. Warden, in charge of First Aid, and Billets Officer. Details the expenses that leave him with very little of his living. Refers to meetings with John Poole and Z. N. Brooke. Asks whether Glover has any news of N. G. L. Hammond of Clare. Sends news of his five sisters.
Creator: J. F. Spink.
1 p.; paper.

22 May 1943

ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's published work.
Creator: P. Morley Horder.
1 p.; paper.

24 May 1943

ALS to T. R. Glover. Refers to his recent recovery from a heart attack. Enthuses about 'Cambridge Retrospect'. In another hand is added 'I think this was the letter that gave TR such pleasure when mother read it to him in the last hour of his life.'.
Creator: Charels E. Raven.
1 p.; paper.

25 May 1943