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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D2313/2/46
TitleHandwritten letter from Dora Axon to Charles Ogden
Date12 May 1948
DescriptionAsks for a decision about indexing a file of letters. Reports unable to see Fred Hampson who is convalescent but has seen his brother Frank, who agreed to help (in relation to probate). Has had a friendly letter from step son. Has replied but does not want to see him again. Has decorated after completion of plumbing and gas fitting. Describes smoke problem with kitchenette chimney involving a fire brigade visit. Neville Harburn has not asked for her help yet and employment prospects in Buxton appear hopeless. Expresses thanks for typing offer, but has a typewriter. Describes enquiries about jobs at Ministry of Insurance, income tax office and Derbyshire Education Department office. Lists other employers to be approached, but needs to restrict herself to part-time work while getting her room-letting running smoothly. Is writing this letter on top of Solomon's in beautiful weather. Responds with amusement to an earlier argument of Ogden's and tells of a word play on the names of her sisters and herself. Lists some misprints in his publications
Extent1 item
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorDora Axon, nee Mclardy (1898-1977) of Manchester and Buxton, librarian
Charles Kay Ogden (1889-1957) born Fleetwood, Lancashire, founder of the Orthological Institute
FormatDocument
CopiesA digital copy of this item can be seen on the public computers at the record office.
TermFire services
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