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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D2313/2/61 |
| Title | Handwritten letter from Dora Axon to Charles Ogden |
| Date | 23 Jan 1949 |
| Description | Hopes his plans and organisation are flourishing. Discusses book by Grundy-Heapes about history of Buxton. Mentions news of a literary prize won by Dr Scholes and of Leon [Goossens] being prevented by illness from performing at a concert. Gives detailed news of the popularity of Whaley Bridge library. Mentions the unusual appointment of a Derbyshire librarian as deputy chief at Manchester. Has been asked by Buxton Borough Surveyor for access to Ernest's notes in relation to a talk about Buxton's roads. Gives financial news from P[ublic] T[rustee] in relation to the houses. Is thinking that it might be better to clear the books to release a room for letting. Regrets that he is not nearer: could feed him well having received food parcels from New Zealand relatives. Asks about progress wth the Shakespeare portrait. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Dora Axon, nee Mclardy (1898-1977) of Manchester and Buxton, librarian |
| Charles Kay Ogden (1889-1957) born Fleetwood, Lancashire, founder of the Orthological Institute |
| Format | Document |
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