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Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D2313/2/7 |
Title | Handwritten letter from Dora Axon to Charles Ogden |
Date | 21 Jan 1946 |
Description | Describes a "glorious" weekend: grateful to be no longer at work living in Manchester and for the enjoyment of walking. Hopes Ogden's dog will soon recover: mentions Sandy [? the writer's dog]. Has read of a mechanical canary owned by the poet Rogers and wonders whether Ogden might add one to his collection. Comments on acquisition of the Shakespeare portrait and on valuation: cites a communication in 1838 from "E. B. B." to H S Boyd about sale of a Shakespeare autograph. Has has two items about E. B. B. published in"M G". A defaced picture is being put right by the artist. Ernest proof-reading a book, the author being a donor of Lancaster's |
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 |
Copies | A digital copy of this item can be seen on the public computers at the record office. |