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D2313 - Charles Kay Ogden (1889-1957) born Fleetwood, Lancashire, founder of the Orthological Institute, and Ernest Axon (1868-1947) and Dora nee McLardy (1989-1977) of Manchester and Buxton, librarians and local historian - 1943-1951
1 - Letters from Ernest Axon to Charles Kay Ogden - Sep 1943-Feb 1947
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D2313/1/25
Title
Handwritten letter from Ernest Axon to Charles Ogden
Date
23 Feb 1947
Description
Refers to wintry weather, electricity cuts and Buxton road and rail disruption. A Scandinavian scholar is seeking Sir John Bowring's papers. Mentions references to "crayon" in John Evelyn's Diary. Asks about progress with the portrait: has the photograph ready for collection, but not a good time for travelling.
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Derbyshire Record Office
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Ernest Axon (1868-1947) of Manchester and Buxton, antiquarian, genealogist, librarian and local historian
Charles Kay Ogden (1889-1957) born Fleetwood, Lancashire, founder of the Orthological Institute
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