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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
- 2 - Letters from Dora Axon to Charles Kay Ogden - Jun 1944-Dec 1951

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D2313/2/59
Title	Handwritten letter from Dora Axon to Charles Ogden
Date	14 Nov 1948
Description	Expresses hope that the arrangements Ogden has been making in relation to Basic English prove satisfactory. Comments on his indexing work at Montague Street. Mentions sale of Haddon Hall [Buxton] and Limehurst and dispersal of residents: the Grundy- Heapes are moving to Wychwood. Mentions references in B[uxton] A[dvertiser] to Grundy-Heapes's book about Buxton history. Asks whether December is a good time for an auction in Buxton. Reports receipt of £200 following the sale of an uncle's house in Manchester. Gives financial details from, and comments on a letter from P[ublic] T[rustee]. Is as yet undecided about what to do about the houses. Pleased that she was out when two women called: suspects they were Geoff's wife and friend. Discusses pleasing aspects of her job: preparation for opening the branch library. Mentions amount spent on library books by Derbyshire Co[unty Council] and consequent high standard of book stock. Describes concession of shorter lunch hour which allows her to leave in time for an earlier bus. Fearful that her start at Whaley Bridge will coincide with snowy weather. Gives details of her wage. Describes her satisfactory tenants. Asks whether Ogden is alone in Gordon Square.
Extent	1 item
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Dora Axon, nee Mclardy (1898-1977) of Manchester and Buxton, librarian
Archive Creator	Charles Kay Ogden (1889-1957) born Fleetwood, Lancashire, founder of the Orthological Institute
Format	Document
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