| Title |
T. R. Glover's correspondence (1927) |
| Reference |
8/2 |
| Creator |
Various |
| Covering Dates |
1927 |
| Extent and Medium |
74 letters; paper |
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| Content and context |
Many regarding the Student Movement's re-publication of Glover's articles from the 'Daily News' in a volume entitled 'Saturday's Papers', his 'Children's Bible' for Cambridge University Press, his work on the 'Cambridge Ancient History', and a bust of his father, Richard Glover, commissioned from Phyllis Archibald Clay. |
| St John's Library/Glover/8/2 contains: |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for the articles. Hopes that they will provide the material for a book.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
11 Jan. 1927 |
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2
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding arrangements for the publication of some of Glover's articles as a book.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
2 p.; paper. |
14 Jan. 1927 |
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3
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Informs Glover that there is a good chance of his Children's Bibles being adopted in Canada on a large scale. Asks Glover to contact Nairne with an estimated date for the completion of his third Children's Bible.
Creator: Gordon Vero Carey.
1 p.; paper. |
22 Jan. 1927 |
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4
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Typescript postcard signed to T. R. Glover. Acknowledges receipt of Glover's selection of papers.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 card; paper. |
24 Jan. 1927 |
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5
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Approves Glover's selection of papers first printed in the 'Daily News' to constitute a book. Questions regarding publication. Rejects 'Saturday Papers' as a title.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
27 Jan. 1927 |
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6
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding publication of Glover's third Children's Bible.
Creator: G. V. Carey.
1 p.; paper. |
28 Jan. 1927 |
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7
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Reports that Mr Hugh Jones is seriously ill. Gives permission, on his behalf, for Glover's articles to be reprinted by the Student Movement.
Creator: Philip Hewitt-Mysing.
1 p.; paper. |
31 Jan. 1927 |
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8
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the re-publication of Glover's articles from the 'Daily News'.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
4 Feb. 1927 |
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9
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the re-publication of Glover's articles from the 'Daily News'.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
8 Feb. 1927 |
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10
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Compares his book on St Paul with Glover's. Comments on an address given by Carpenter of Selwyn, Vicar of Bolton, to a church society in New Jersey. Gives his opinions of America. Suggests arrangements to meet.
Creator: F. J.
1 p.; paper. |
12 Feb. 1927 |
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11
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Sends proofs of the Student Movement's publication of Glover's papers from the 'Daily News'. Approves the title 'Ventures and Confessions'.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
16 Feb. 1927 |
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12
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the publication of Glover's third Children's Bible. Sends letters with suggestions for the book from schoolmasters, George Sampson and the Headmaster of Monmouth Grammer School.
Creator: G. V. Carey.
1 p.; paper. |
18 Feb. 1927 |
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13
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the re-publication of Glover's articles from the 'Daily News'. Mentions the Friday evening meeting in the Queen's Hall after the Campaign.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
21 Feb. 1927 |
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14
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the re-publication of Glover's articles from the 'Daily News'.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
23 Feb. 1927 |
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15
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the re-publication of Glover's articles from the 'Daily News'.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
3 Mar. 1927 |
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16
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Autograph postcard signed to T. R. Glover. Informs Glover that the Classical Board unanimously reappointed the University Lecturer in Ancient History, and passed the reformulation of his duties proposed by Adcock.
Creator: A. B. C.
1 card; paper. |
3 Mar. 1927 |
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17
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ALS to T. R. Glover from Thames Police Court. Commends Glover's article on John Knox in the 'Daily News'. Suggests that the 'Shorter Catechisms' might provide material for an article.
Creator: J. A. R. Cairns.
1 p.; paper. |
5 Mar. 1927 |
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18
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Writes that he will take the Roman Special Paper and Glover can take the same courses at the same times in the coming year as he did in the current one. Details what other people propose to offer in terms of lectures.
Creator: F. E. Adcock.
1 p.; paper. |
9 Mar. 1927 |
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19
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ALS to T. R. Glover. In response to a letter from Phyllis forwarded to her by Glover. Impresses upon Glover Phyllis' poverty and berates Glover for offering her only forty pounds to make a bust of their father. Informs him that Phyllis is visiting them and she will take the opportunity to ask about the relative merits of a bas relief.
Creator: B.
3 p.; paper. |
11 Mar. 1927 |
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20
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the re-publication of Glover's articles from the 'Daily News'.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
11 Mar. 1927 |
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21
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the re-publication of Glover's articles from the 'Daily News'.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
2 p.; paper. |
14 Mar. 1927 |
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22
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the re-publication of Glover's articles from the 'Daily News'.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
21 Mar. 1927 |
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23
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Asks Glover to visit her in order to view the bust that she is making of his father.
Creator: Phyl.
1 p.; paper. |
3 Apr. 1927 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the bust of Glover's father that she is making. Hopes that Glover will be able to come and see it before she casts it. Redirection address and note added by M. R. G.: 'I have let Phil know you are at Sheringham. I am as secret as the grave'.
Creator: P. Clay.
1 card; paper. |
8 Apr. 1927 |
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24
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Undertakes to go to Bletchingley on the Thursday of the Union Meetings, in response to a letter she received from Phyllis. Wonders if Glover can go earlier. Thinks that plaster or bronze, not marble would be best for their father's bust. Mentions that the architect John Burnet favours plaster. Refers to Alice and Mary's stay with them. Hopes Glover enjoyed Sheringham. Complains that the last letter they received from Glover was dated 8th March.
Creator: B. & D.
1 p.; paper. |
10 Apr. 1927 |
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25
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Informs Glover that they are sending him author's copies of 'Saturday Papers'.
Creator: Alex Walker.
1 p.; paper. |
11 Apr. 1927 |
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26
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's visit to see the bust of his father, relative merits of casting in bronze, plaster and marble, estimates of prices for the aforementioned. Mentions Charlie, and her memories of Glover.
Creator: Phyl.
2 p.; paper. |
12 Apr. 1927 |
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27
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Autograph postcard signed to T. R. Glover. Explains that the bust is life size. Qualifies the use of the description 'small head' in her previous letter.
Creator: P. M. C. C.
1 card; paper. |
13 Apr. 1927 |
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28
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding travel arrangements for Glover's visit to her.
Creator: Phyl.
1 p.; paper. |
25 Apr. 1927 |
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29
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regrets that Glover's meeting prevented him from visiting her. Explains that she will keep the bust damp until his visit in May. Mentions her plans to visit Elma, who has been ill. Discusses possibilities for the final medium of the bust. Refers to Dorothy's visit and advice regarding the bust.
Creator: Phyl.
2 p.; paper. |
26 Apr. 1927 |
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30
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Proposes to return to Cambridge to work on his share of Bible selections in consultation with Glover and Nairne. Accepts Glovers invitation to dine at St John's.
Creator: Q.
1 p.; paper. |
19 Apr. 1927 |
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31
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Explains that she was first introduced to Glover by her son R. Wilfred Crosland, and last saw him at the Alexandra Park meeting with Rendel Harris. Thanks Glover for his articles in the 'Daily News' particularly the one on Hudson Taylor. Gives her impressions of the life of Hudson Taylor. Sends news that her son, Wilfred is now one of the 'Settlement Lecturers' for the East Riding of Yorkshire and lives in a railway carriage house in a field at Kirby Moorside. Mentions her daughter, and her sister-in-law.
Creator: Lucy M. Crosland.
2 p.; paper. |
25 Apr. 1927 |
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32
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Reports that she spent a week with Phyllis [Clay]. Urges Glover to see the bust before it is cast. Suggests that Glover visit the [Royal] Academy to see busts by Reid Dick in various different stones. Discusses Phyllis' ideas about how the bust's eyes should be finished. Mentions that Phyllis has a bust of the Llewellyn-Davis, brother of Glover's Tripos rival, who died.
Creator: B.
3 p.; paper. |
4 May 1927 |
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33
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the career of Montagu Collet Norman, Governor of the Bank of England. University of Cambridge watermark on the paper.
Creator: J. M. Keynes.
1 p.; paper. |
7 May 1929 |
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34
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Informs Glover that he has given the National Library for the Blind permission to translate 'Paul of Tarsus' into Braille.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
11 May 1927 |
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35
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for his book, "the 'Sunday Papers'" [sic]. Suggests that Glover might write on St Peter, St James and St John, the 'Apostolic trio'.
Creator: John Rooker.
1 p.; paper. |
15 May 1927 |
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36
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ALS to T. R. Glover from Northumberland. Thanks Glover for his articles in the 'Daily News'. Appreciates Glover's use of Jesus as a basis for his discussions.
Creator: W. Reid Sharp.
1 p.; paper. |
18 May 1927 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Asks permission for the Y.W.C.A. to reprint one of Glover's articles in full, in way of a review for 'Saturday Papers'.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
21 May 1927 |
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38
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding possible replicas of the bust. Considers a bust in cement.
Creator: Phyl.
1 p.; paper. |
24 May 1927 |
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39
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Arranges for Nairne, Glover and he to meet. Mentions that Quiller-Couch will be absent.
Creator: G. V. Carey.
1 p.; paper. |
26 May 1927 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Gives figures for sales of 'Saturday Papers'. Request permission to send Glover's itinerary for his American tour to Doran, his U.S. publishers. Asks, in light of the publication of Glover's photograph in the 'Daily News', if he can consider the ban on publication of Glover's photograph lifted.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
26 May 1927 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Undertakes to inform Doran and Miss Edis of Glover's visit to the U.S.A. Asks whether the 'Daily News' are planning to review Glover's book.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
30 May 1927 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's proposed work on Polybius. Discusses the possibility of uniform bindings for Glover's books.
Creator: J. V. Mier [?].
1 p.; paper. |
2 June 1927 |
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43
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding publication of 'The Children's Bible'.
Creator: G. V. Carey.
1 p.; paper. |
3 June 1927 |
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44
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Approves of Lawson's appointment as Glover's deputy.
Creator: G. A. Weekes.
1 p.; paper. |
9 June 1927 |
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45
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for the speech that he wrote for the presentation of Brunot's honarary doctorate.
Creator: Ferdinand Brunot.
1 p.; paper; In original envelope.. |
12 June 1927 |
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46
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Enthuses over having his name in Glover's book. Looks forward to reading what Glover writes about the 'ancient Lloyd-Georges'.
Creator: J. Howard Glover.
1 p.; paper. |
14 June 1927 |
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47
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Mentions that he is staying with his daughter. Asks Glover when he sails for the U.S.A.
Creator: Gipsy Smith.
1 p.; paper. |
14 June 1927 |
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48
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Comments on Glover's book. Mentions that volume six [of the 'Cambridge Ancient History'] is out and hopes Glover will enjoy it.
Creator: F. E. Adcock.
1 p.; paper. |
2 July 1927 |
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49
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the progress of the bust of Glover's father. Postscript sends news that Salvador is taking the Chair of Spanish of Oxford.
Creator: Phyl.
1 p.; paper. |
6 July 1927 |
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50
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Invites Glover to write a chapter on Polybius for volume eight of the 'Cambridge Ancient History'. Mentions that Ernest Barker has been made Professor of Political Science.
Creator: F. E. Adcock.
1 p.; paper. |
7 July 1927 |
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51
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TLS to T. R. Glover from Poona. Expresses enjoyment of Glover's 'Saturday Papers'. Recalls Glover's visit to Poona. Sends Glover a copy of his own book.
Creator: N. MacNicol.
1 p.; paper. |
22 July 1927 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Expresses appreciation of the three weeks he spent with Glover. Praises Glover's'Jesus in the Experience of Men'.
Creator: Charles A. Mock.
1 p.; paper. |
25 July 1927 |
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding sales of Glover's books.
Creator: Hugh Martin.
1 p.; paper. |
27 July 1927 |
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54
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ALS to T. R. Glover from Manchester. Thanks Glover for his articles in the 'Daily News'. Explains that, during an enforced retirement, s/he has collected Glover's articles in albums. Also expresses appreciation of Glover's 'Jesus of History'.
Creator: C. Gregory.
2 p.; paper. |
23 Aug. 1927 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for the note and cheque received for standing in for him.
Creator: J. C. Lawson.
1 p.; paper. |
6 Oct. 1927 |
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56
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ALS to T. R. Glover from Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A. Mentions that she has read 'The Jesus of History', from which she got Glover's name. Asks for genealogical information about his branch of the Glover family.
Creator: Sibyl Glover Radcliffe.
3 p.; paper. |
10 Oct. 1927 |
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57
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TLS to T. R. Glover from the University of Alabama. Thanks Glover for their time together at Columbiona on Lake George. Mentions Dr White. Based on his reading of Workman's 'On Christian Thought to the Reformation', suggests a parallel between the contemporary intellectual and spiritual climate and that immediately prior to the Reformation. Hopes Glover will write a scholarly book rather than his proposed 'Impressions of America'.
Creator: George Lang.
2 p.; paper. |
12 Oct. 1927 |
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58
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Urges Glover to write a chapter on Polybius for the eighth volume of the Cambridge Ancient History.
Creator: F. E. Adcock.
1 p.; paper. |
14 Oct. 1927 |
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59
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the bust of Glover's father, and a possible copy for Dr Brown. Enthuses over Glover's daughters, Mary and Elizabeth.
Creator: Phyl.
3 p.; paper. |
15 Oct. 1927 |
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60
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for his sympathetic letter. Refers to Glover's article concerning the gullf between truth and false sacramentalism. Refers to Henson's desertion.
Creator: E. W. Birmingham.
1 p.; paper. |
21 Oct. 1927 |
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61
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the bust of Glover's father. Refers to her husband Charlie's receipt of an invitation from the Hellenic Club to go on a cruise with Glover and others.
Creator: Phyl.
1 p.; paper. |
26 Oct. 1927 |
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62
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the bronze bust of Glover's father.
Creator: Phyl.
1 p.; paper. |
28 Oct. 1927 |
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63
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Sends Glover a copy of his review of Glover's Latin version of 'The Child's Garden of Verse'.
Creator: George Dwight Kellogg.
1 p.; paper. |
17 Nov. 1927 |
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64
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Regarding Glover's chapter for the 'Cambridge Ancient History'.
Creator: F. E. Adcock.
1 p.; paper. |
15 Nov. 1927 |
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65
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Autograph letter signed on behalf of Lloyd George. Invites Glover to lunch with leaders of the Liberal Party in order to talk about the views of Free Church Leaders on the proposed revision of the Prayer Book.
Creator: Mr Lloyd George.
1 p.; paper. |
15 Nov. 1927 |
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66
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Autograph letter signed in reply to 8/2/65. Apologises for his delay in answering Mr Lloyd George's request. Disassociates the Baptists from the opinions of Dr Scott Lidgett and Dr Carnegie Simpson regarding the new Prayer Book. Writes that the new book is a 'surrender to a new "Catholic" movement'. Excuses himself from saying as much in public.
Creator: T. R. Glover.
1 p.; paper. |
20 Nov. 1927 |
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67
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Regarding the third 'Children's Bible'.
Creator: G. V. Carey.
1 p.; paper. |
21 Nov. 1927 |
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68
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ALS to T. R. Glover from Union Theological Seminary, New York. Sends Glover his book on St Peter. Fears he will not live to finish a volume on St James. Mentions Burkett, Rendel Harris, Monty James, E. F. Scott, Moffat and Parry as sobering influences on him. Expresses his pleasure in Macnaughton's arrival from Canada. Details the changes at Union, made by Coffin. Mentions his visit to Cambridge and lunch with Charlesworth. Attached is Foakes-Jackson's bookplate depicting the front gate of Jesus College drawn by his old pupil R. P. D. Nairn or Nairne.
Creator: F. J. Foakes-Jackson.
3 p.; paper. |
21 Nov. 1927 |
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69
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for the letter that he wrote to the University of Havana on his behalf. Warns Glover that an address with be required for the imminent Harvian celebration.
Creator: G. A. Weekes.
1 p.; paper. |
6 Dec. 1927 |
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70
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Sends Glover a pamphlet. Suggests that it might inspire one of Glover's 'Saturday Papers'.
Creator: W. J. Mayers.
1 p.; paper. |
12 Dec. 1927 |
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71
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TLS to T. R. Glover. Income Tax Assessment for the year 1926-27.
Creator: F. W. Bonstred.
1 p.; paper. |
15 Dec. 1927 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Gives his opinions on how to teach Church History. Mentions correspondence with Rendel Harris. Refers to Glover's anecdote about Charlesworth and 'Sir Joe'. Refers to his condemnation of Inge in a review that compared him with Jonathan Swift. Commiserates with Glover over having Nairne as a collaborator. Details his research and writing plans.
Creator: F. J. Foakes-Jackson.
1 p.; paper. |
28 Dec. 1927 |
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ALS to T. R. Glover. Thanks Glover for his letter. Sends news of her seven children and their families. Mentions correspondence with Bessie and Dorothy.
Creator: Katie F. Robinson.
2 p.; paper. |
31 Dec. 1927 |
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