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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D2313/2/49
TitleHandwritten letter from Dora Axon to Charles Ogden, encloses copy of a letter about probate and expresses dissatisfaction with the contents
Date9 Jun 1948
DescriptionMentions airmail letter from Joe, brother-in-law, and communication from "Gatley pair", (son and wife Mabel) that has arrived via New Zealand. Has asked Joe to explain some matters about the house: mentions possible alterations. Describes Joe as a shrewd old boy; his daughter Phyllis has been recognised for her service during the war in China. Still looking for a job: observes young unqualified staff in the library. Anticipates that Robinson will appoint an entertainments manager.
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.
Related MaterialD2313/2/50 may be the enclosure referred to in this letter
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