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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D2313/2/65
TitleTypescript letter from Dora Axon to Charles Ogden
Date4 May 1949
DescriptionReports forthcoming job interview. Explains her view that there was not enough time to send him a draft testimonial but has used his suggestions in writing her application. Offers her good wishes for his dealings with a troublesome Board. Discusses the acquisition of a third testimonial and relates some of its positive comments. Describes playing in a concert at Bakewell and a daunting day playing in a quintet. Describes the challenge of re-entering library work when aged fifty: appreciative of encouragement received from several people. Anticipates being able to afford a London visit if she gets the job. Encloses some cuttings about Basic [not present].
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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
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