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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.
D2313/2/61
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.
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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
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