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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D2313/2/68
TitleTypescript letter from Dora Axon to Charles Ogden
Date20 Jul 1949
DescriptionDeclares that she does not regret the change to her new job. Believes she is underpaid. Bemoans the inadequate practice of the existing staff. Describes the range of her work. Is learning about meteorology in order to understudy Miss Pilkington, Borough Meteorologist. Praises Mr Arthur, the new Librarian. Her hours of work allow for some evening leisure activities. Reports response of P[ublic] T[rustee] about Nonconformity papers. Mentions presentation of Grundy-Heapes's book to Princess Elizabeth when she visited Buxton. Asks about Ogden's affairs: hopes he has secured the deal he wished for.
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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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