| Title |
T. R. Glover's correspondence (1923) |
| Reference |
7/2 |
| Creator |
Various |
| Covering Dates |
1923 |
| Extent and Medium |
75 letters; paper |
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| Content and context |
Many regarding Glover's election to the Vice-presidency of the Baptist Union, and his lecture tour of Canada and America. |
| St John's Library/Glover/7/2 contains: |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Forwards something to Glover. Comments on the lack of reviews of Glover's book.
Creator: E. W. Heffer.
1 p.; paper. |
3 Jan. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for sending her and Lewis a copy of his Latin version of 'A child's garden of verse'. Mentions that they have had a sad Christmas. Written on black-edged mourning paper.
Creator: Agatha Shore.
1 p.; paper. |
8 Jan. 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Explains why he termed Glover a 'recluse' in 'When winter comes to Main Street', contrasting Cambridge with the noisy 'canyon' of Madison Avenue. Hopes to visit England. Refers to 'Poets and Puritans'.
Creator: Grant Overton.
1 p.; paper. |
12 Jan. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Sends a photograph of Glover's father, probably taken by Tom Oates. Also sends a bundle of letters from Glover's father to his/her father, relating to his/her father's religious uncertainties. Refers to his/her meeting with Glover at his lecture on 'MarkTwain', given in Newcastle.
Creator: Evelyn Kirley.
1 p.; paper. |
19 Jan. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Refers to Glover's early departure from Committee after 'saying a few things that needed saying'. Draws his attention to a passage in a work by J. H. Moulton. Comments on Glover's Latin translation of Stevenson's 'A child's garden of verses'.
Creator: G. J. Dann.
1 p.; paper. |
19 Jan. 1923 |
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6
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Informs Glover that Richards and Dobson arrange the programme for meetings of the Classical Association. Mentions that he is resigning his Secretaryship. Regrets that he will not be able to hear the paper that Glover proposes to present as he is unable to attend the Bristol meeting.
Creator: A. C. Pearson.
1 p.; paper. |
25 Jan. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover from Westfield Park. Returns three newspaper cuttings. Informs Glover that she is sending his book of Latin verse ['A child's garden of verse'] to Olive Griffiths. Refers to a notice in the 'British Weekly' of Glover and 'Gypsy Smith'. Sends news of Bessie, who has been at Birklands and has stayed at Whitecroft with Mrs Chegwyn. Refers to Hunter Finlay Tod's death. Recalls the boys attending Clifton College who used to dine with their family, remarking that many are since 'dead and scattered'. Asks after Glover's children. Marvels at the longevity of the gardener at the Congregational House[?] and his sister.
Creator: Anna Glover.
2 p.; paper. |
26 Jan. 1923 |
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8
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Asks whether Glover wishes the mistakes pointed out by 'The Weekly Westminister' to be corrected in the next edition of his book.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
29 Jan. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding corrections to 'Progress in Religion' and bound copies of 'The Christian Society' and 'The Pilgrim'.
Creator: George H. Doran.
1 p.; paper. |
3 Feb. 1923 |
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10
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Expresses interest in publishing either Glover's addresses at the Kingsway Hall, or his articles for the 'Daily News'.
Creator: Bertram Christian.
1 p.; paper. |
7 Feb. 1923 |
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11
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the possibility of publishing some of Glover's addresses and articles.
Creator: Bertram Christian.
1 p.; paper. |
10 Feb. 1923 |
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12
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regrets he has to go to the doctor's and so will not be at Council to hear about Charlesworth. Asks Glover to give sympathetic consideration to the Ball Committee's proposal of a Ladies lavatory in Chapel Court.
Creator: J. G. Leathem.
1 p.; paper. |
12 Feb. 1923 |
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13
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding an American edition of Glover's Latin translation of 'A child's garden of verses', to be published by Appletons.
Creator: E. W. Heffer.
1 p.; paper. |
13 Feb. 1923 |
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14
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding 'Progress in Religion'.
Creator: George H. Doran.
1 p.; paper. |
15 Feb. 1923 |
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15
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Shows Glover a letter from A. E. Boycott. Explains that he and Boycott were at Oxford University together. Informs Glover that Boycott is slowly moving from agnostic to Christian belief. Reminds Glover of his engagement to preside at an L.M.S. meeting.
Creator: Henry C. Carter.
1 p.; paper. |
21 Feb. 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Explains that, as part of The Cambridgeshire Education Committee's consideration of the reorganisation of the County's elementary school system, a Committee on the teaching of Religion will be appointed. Lists prospective members of the Committee including Professor W. R. Sorley, Dr C. C. J. Webb, Dr L. P. Jacks, Sir A. T. Quiller-Couch and Keith Struckmeyer. Gives the aims of the Committee. Invites Glover to join the Committee.
Creator: Henry Morris.
1 p.; paper. |
26 Feb. 1923 |
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17
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Expresses her support for the abolition of the Dual Control of Elementary Schools. Argues that religion is better taught in Council schools than in Church schools because teachers in Council schools are free from the catechism and so can teach children in a manner that suits their level and psychological development. Encourages Glover to join the proposed Committee on the religious instruction of children. Admits disappointment that the subject has gained attention for financial reasons.
Creator: M. M. Allan.
1 p.; paper. |
1 Mar. 1923 |
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18
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for his sympathetic letter. Recalls the first meeting of his daughters, Elspeth and Catherine, with Glover's daughters Anna and Elizabeth.
Creator: Peter Giles.
1 p.; paper. |
2 Mar. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for a photograph of her grandfather, Richard Glover. Remarks on T. R. Glover's likeness to his father. Reminisces about her grandfather and Bristol. Mentions Glover's Latin translation of 'A child's garden of verses'. Sends news of her time at Somerville, Oxford.
Creator: Elizabeth Glover.
1 p.; paper. |
10 Mar. 1923 |
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ALS to the Editor of the 'Daily News'. Acknowledges the receipt of a sample of T. R. Glover's Saturday articles in the 'Daily News'. Questions how Glover can write on 'The Defense of the Faith' when his book 'Jesus in the experience of men' does not acknowledge Jesus Christ as the God the eternal son made man. Argues that Glover does not tackle closely the true religious issues of the present day.
Creator: G. H. Trememenheere.
1 p.; paper. |
11 Mar. 1923 |
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TLS to the Editor of the 'Daily News'. Acknowledges receipt of a reprint of Glover's article in the Daily News. Gives his views on the subject of religious criticism.
Creator: G. Herbert Bindley.
1 p.; paper. |
12 Mar. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover on the reviews of his Latin version of 'A Child's garden of verses' and his achievement in producing the book. Refers to her growing interest in Italy.
Creator: Mary Glover.
1 p.; paper. |
12 Mar. 1923 |
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ALS to the Editor of the 'Daily News'. Written on the reverse of a circular from the 'Daily News' regarding T. R. Glover's Saturday articles. Writes that he is an avid reader of all Glover's work. Adds that he is in sympathy with Glover's opinions.
Creator: Gordon Ponsonby.
1 p.; paper. |
9 Mar. 1923–12 Mar. 1923 |
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ALS to the 'Daily News'. Thanks the Editor for sending him a letter about T. R. Glover. Explains that he has known Glover for many years, and enjoys his books because he does not always agree with them. Criticises the treatment of Lloyd George in the 'Daily News'. Informs that he is still an 'old fashioned liberal' and still likes to read the 'Daily News'.
Creator: W. Cuff.
1 p.; paper. |
13 Mar. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Reports that his own letter in the 'Times' seems to have rescued the situation and he has had many messages about it. Warns Glover that he is being cast as a 'modernist prig' and it is damaging the cause of theological progress with which he is closely associated. Advises Glover to mend his image. Advises Glover to reexamine Spurgeon. Points out that many of Spurgeon's followers, including Cuff, Carlile, and Douglas Brown, have done stalwart work in difficult parishes. Mentions a phone conversation with Percy Evans, who was upset by Glover's article.
Creator: M. E. Aubrey.
1 p.; paper. |
15 Mar. 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Asks Glover for guidance on how to explain modern ideas on Christ's' atonement when discussing conversion with people of the "'working' class".
Creator: C. H. Simcox.
1 p.; paper. |
14 Mar. 1923 |
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27
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Sends notes he has made on Glover's 'A child's garden of verses' for consideration in case of a second edition. Mentions that he has written them from memory as his books are in Worcester and he is in Eastbourne. Two pages of notes follow.
Creator: C. H. Garland.
3 p.; paper. |
14 Mar. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Encloses papers written by 'one who knows the truth of God's love but cannot accept plenary inspiration'. No papers are attached.
Creator: J. Routledge Smith.
1 p.; paper. |
15 Mar. 1923 |
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29
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Praises Glover's articles in the 'Daily News'. Hopes that they will be published as a collection. Describes his quest for 'the Great Eternal' .
Creator: T. Williamson.
2 p.; paper. |
20 Mar. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding further notes on Glover's 'A child's garden of verses'.
Creator: C. H. Garland.
1 p.; paper. |
23 Mar. 1923 |
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31
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Requests a testimonial to support her application to the Chair of Latin at Bangor. Asks permission, on behalf of her father, to quote Glover's Latin translation of 'A child's garden of verses' in his new biography of R. L. Stevenson.
Creator: Ethel Mary Stewart.
1 p.; paper. |
28 Mar. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Quotes a passage on candlelight from Helen Waddell's 'Lyrics from the Chinese'. Apologises for his comment on the words 'can I get there by candlelight?' in Glover's book.
Creator: C. H. Garland.
1 p.; paper. |
29 Mar. 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Defends lawyers against the treatment given them by Glover in his recent article for the 'Daily News'.
Creator: W. H. Wheatcroft.
2 p.; paper. |
7 Apr. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding his notes on Glover's 'A child's garden of verses'.
Creator: C. H. Garland.
2 p.; paper. |
10 Apr. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover from Italy. Informs Glover that he is going to raise the matter of translating Glover's 'The Jesus of History' into Italian with Dr Whittinghill, a Baptist representative of the southern Baptist Convention. Asks Glover's permission for the translation. Details his visit to Rome. Mentions a visit to a friend from his mission in Brooklyn, who has become the proprietor of the' most important tourist office in Rome'. Reports that his wife's Latin class all request signed copies of Glover's 'A child's garden of verses'. Refers to his book 'Sons of Italy'. Asks Glover to tell him when he plans to visit America.
Creator: Antonio Mangano.
2 p.; paper. |
14 Apr. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Reports that the Baptists have 'done the right thing' despite a strong adverse element. Writes that Blomfield is 'sound' and Shakespeare 'discounted'. Hopes to be in Cambridge after his visitor, W. Adams Brown, leaves.
Creator: Rendel Harris.
2 p.; paper. |
24 Apr. 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover on his election as Vice-President of the Baptist Union. Wishes him an interesting time in California.
Creator: Henry Lunn.
1 p.; paper. |
24 Apr. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover on his election to the Vice-Presidency of the Baptist Union. Expresses her support. Wishes him a good trip to California.
Creator: M. Eleanor Bowser.
1 p.; paper. |
25 Apr. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover on his election to the Vice-Presidency of the Baptist Union.
Creator: John Johnson.
1 p.; paper. |
26 Apr. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Describes his feelings on having retired. Congratulates Glover, the University of California, and the Baptist Union. Mentions that his Mollie is inspecting factories for the Labour Ministry and 'compelling Semitic swealers to pay girls a living wage'. Refers to his speeches in Browning Hall.
Creator: T. H. Darlow.
1 p.; paper. |
27 Apr. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover from Shebbear College, North Devon. Refers to Glover's articles in the 'Daily News'. Supports Glover's Vice-Presidency of the Baptist Union. Asks Glover's advice about the translation of a word in Jude's Epistle.
Creator: J. F. Reed.
2 p.; paper. |
27 Apr. 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover on his election to the Vice-Presidency of the Baptist Union. Commends Glover's articles in the 'Daily News'. Sends Glover his book. Invites Glover to stay with them.
Creator: Theodore H. Robinson.
1 p.; paper. |
28 Apr. 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover on his election to the Vice-Presidency of the Baptist Union. Commends Glover's articles in the 'Daily News'.
Creator: J. A. Bruce.
1 p.; paper. |
30 Apr. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover from Derby. Refers to Glover's election to the Chair of the Baptist Union, and the use of his father's book at an improvement class, run by Dr Rushbrook, which he attended. Questions Glover on his inference, in his article in the 'Daily News', of a number of Isaiahs. Argues for one Isaiah who lived long enough for the language in which he wrote to evolve. Expresses the opinion that those pastors who preach in the plain word without reference to the Higher Critics are more successful in converting people and maintaining a following.
Creator: Thomas Cooper.
1 p.; paper. |
5 May 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Sends Glover an edition of 'Pau-Pyrenees' that mentions Glover's Latin translation of 'A child's garden of verses'. Refers to Professor Hartman of Leiden's article on Glover's work. Explains that he is learning Latin for the first time with his thirteen year old daughter.
Creator: P. C. Hoynck Van Papendrecht.
1 p.; paper. |
8 May 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Wishes to arrange a meeting with Glover and Dr Nairne regarding the possibility of the production of a Bible for Elementary Schools.
Creator: S. C. Roberts.
1 p.; paper. |
19 May 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Cautions Glover against continuing his articles in the 'Daily News' for longer than he has inspiration for them.
Creator: Rendel Harris.
1 p.; paper. |
23 May 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Sends royalties cheque. Asks if Glover wishes to make any corrections to the current reprint of 'Virgil'.
Creator: George E. Webster.
2 p.; paper. |
24 May 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates Glover on his election to the Vice-Presidency of the Baptist Union. Advises him to be patient with 'brother Baptists who differ' with him.
Creator: Edward Robinson.
1 p.; paper. |
25 May 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Informs Glover that Stanley Baldwin gave the Fitzwilliam Museum the eighty-seven original drawings by Burne-Jones for the Kelmscott Chaucer, which cost him over a thousand pounds. Suggests this might be relevant in Glover's discourse.
Creator: Sydney C. Cockerell.
1 p.; paper. |
26 May 1923 |
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51
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding a new edition of 'Virgil' incorporating a new preface.
Creator: George E. Webster.
1 p.; paper. |
30 May 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Asks Glover's advice about interpretation of some biblical verses featuring Timothy and Paul. Mentions that he has had the flu.
Creator: Gipsy Smith.
2 p.; paper. |
30 May 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the misunderstanding between Glover and Mr Greenwood. Informs Glover that Dr Shakespeare suggests that he write privately to Mr Greenwood pointing out the misunderstanding rather than publish the debate in the 'Baptist Times'.
Creator: W. H. Ball.
1 p.; paper. |
19 June 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Expressing his disappointment in the papers that Glover sent him to read.
Creator: Rendel Harris.
1 p.; paper. |
20 June 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Argues that the picture should be presented to the Fitzwilliam Museum rather than Trinity or St John's Library. Urges Glover not to press the claims of St John's.
Creator: Michael Greford Jones.
1 p.; paper. |
20 June 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Congratulates him on the success of his son, Richard and his daughter, Anna. Sends news of Bessie since her return to Birklands. Mentions Ida and Helen Pearce, Mrs Gwyther, and Miss Stoker. Draws his attention to the woman who accepted the Principalship of Havelock Hall, which Bessie declined. Refers to Glover's appearance in the Baptist 'rag'. Sends news of Dorothy and her work at the Baptist College. Mentions the Cowen family in Winnipeg. Asks whether Elizabeth is going to visit her in July.
Creator: Anna Glover.
1 p.; paper. |
22 June 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the publication of Glover's Latin translation of 'A Child's Garden of Verse' in America and Canada.
Creator: J. W. Hiltman.
1 p.; paper. |
13 July 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Relates Glover's part in her realisation, at the First General Conference of the S.C.M. in 1912, that she should work as a foreign missionary. Details what she has achieved since then. Refers to 'The Jesus of History'. Mentions her father, a Congregational minister at Duxford until 1918.
Creator: Margaret M. Hogben.
1 p.; paper. |
24 July 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Mentions his visit to Maine and the border of Canada. Reports that he has parted company with Lake of Harvard. Writes that he sees more eminent English at the Union Theological Seminary, New York than he did in Cambridge, among them Abrahams, Gollancz, and the Deans of Salisbury, Lincoln and Windsor. Also mentions Emmet, who died of Pneumonia within a week of lunching with him. Gives his opinion of Herford who he met whilst they were both lecturing to the Jews. Recalls gatherings in his rooms at Jesus College, Cambridge. Remarks Jesus College's tendencies to let good men get away, mentioning Charlesworth and Edmonds. Details his exploits in the field of writing for the religious press. Asks Glover what he knows of Barcochab. Admires E. F. Scott. Longs to write a critique of Goodspeeds popularisation of the Bible, as he did for a popular history of Israel by Professor Phelps.
Creator: F. J. F. Jackson.
3 p.; paper. |
23 Aug. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Praises Glover's articles in the 'Daily News'. Mentions that he sends them to his son in New Zealand. Recalls his last meeting with Glover. Refers to his visits to Cambridge in 1920 and 1921 to vote for the admission of women to degrees.
Creator: W. S. Aldis.
1 p.; paper. |
23 Aug. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Sends Glover a clay brick from Yakusu in return for his five pounds. Reports that the appeal is funding the building of a hospital. Asks if Glover would like a brick laid bearing his initials.
Creator: Clement C. Chesterman.
1 p.; paper. |
24 Aug. 1923 |
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ALS to M. E. Aubrey. Gives an account of his trip through Canada and then to California for the 'Messenger'.
Creator: T. R. Glover.
1 p.; paper. |
4 Sep. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover from Saskatoon. Suggests Glover return to Saskatoon after the fire in Berkeley. Expresses the pleasure they gained from his visit.
Creator: M. Jean Haslam.
1 p.; paper. |
20 Sep. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Invites Glover to return to Saskatoon after the fire in Berkeley. Sends news of his work at the College. Hopes to revisit Cambridge en route when he travels back to India.
Creator: R. H. Haslam.
1 p.; paper. |
21 Sep. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Expresses relief that Glover survived the fire in Berkeley. Comments on 'A child's garden of verses'.
Creator: Robert L. Leighton.
1 p.; paper. |
4 Oct. 1923–8 Oct. 1923 |
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66
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Autograph and typed letter signed to T. R. Glover. Explains his reasons for opposing Glover's appointment to the Vice-presidency of the Baptist Union. Argues that he disagrees with Glover over the 'fundamental issue of the truth of the Holy Scriptures, and the Words of Christ'. Reports that he has passed on Glover's permission to publish one of his articles for the 'Daily News' to the Secretary of the Bible League. Expresses his absolute faith in God.
Creator: Benjamin J. Greenwood.
9 p.; paper. |
12 Oct. 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Sends Glover the correspondence that explains how the Crowhurst Yew came to the Botanic Garden. Asks Glover to write a few words about it in English and Latin.
Creator: Humphrey Gilbert-Carter.
1 p.; paper. |
23 Oct. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for his articles in the 'Daily News'. Mentions that her husband is bedridden.
Creator: Marie Fisher.
1 p.; paper. |
29 Oct. 1923 |
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Autograph postcard signed to T. R. Glover. Commends Glover's articles in the 'Daily News'. Asks Glover his opinion of a statement on Christianity by A. E. J. Rawlinson.
Creator: A. Ramage.
1 card; paper. |
30 Oct. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for a letter about his notice of Edwards. Comments on Glover's Latin translation of 'A child's garden of verses'. Refers to hearing Glover speak in the Kingsway Hall.
Creator: Vernon Rendall.
1 p.; paper. |
23 Nov. 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Makes arrangements for Glover's lecture visit to Cambridge Massachusetts.
Creator: J. H. Beale.
1 p.; paper. |
30 Nov. 1923 |
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72
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Sends a photograph of himself and Glover taken by 'Lambda Lambda' at the University of California. Asks to be remembered to E. K. Rand.
Creator: Richard T. Holbrook.
1 p.; paper. |
5 Dec. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Sends news of his work. Reports Bishop Parsons' suggested solution for the 'Virgin Birth' difficulty. Mentions Professor Holbrook's comment regarding Glover's livening of the Faculty Club. Informs Glover that Merrill was chosen as the Rhodes Scholar over Pat O'Brian. Explains why Miss Davidson is leaving. Mentions his wife, child and sister. Writes that he is reading 'Pilgrim's Progress'. Hopes that Donald Gates and Robert Barton contact Glover.
Creator: Alexander K. Barton.
3 p.; paper. |
13 Dec. 1923 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Expresses interest in publishing Glover's lectures on St Paul, in America.
Creator: George H. Doran.
1 p.; paper. |
15 Dec. 1923 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Refers to Glover's meeting with Jim Macdonnell in California. Mentions his four great nephews in attendence at Upper Canada College. Sends news of the Macdonnell clan in general, the Machars, the Laidlaws, and Will Goodwin and his wife,.
Creator: G. M. Macdonnell.
1 p.; paper. |
26 Dec. 1923 |
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