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Letter to ' Bessie' [Elizabeth Trevelyan] from Florence Emily Barger, 23 November 1925

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Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L2024
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Letter, 23 November 1925, Edinburgh, Florence Barger to ' Bessie' [Elizabeth Trevelyan]. Informing 'Bessie' of Tovey's engagement to Minnie Wallace, discussing the engagement and news of Tovey . Holograph signed.

Dates: 23 November 1925

Letter to Dr. Jekyll from Sophie Weisse, 26 Sepember 1917

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Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L2621
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Letter, 26 Sepember 1917, Surrey, Sophie Weisse to Dr. Jekyll. Discussions concerning Tovey's library, an estimated cost of the library and a suggestion that the library be donated to Balliol college, Oxford. Holograph signed.

Dates: 26 Sepember 1917

Letter to Dr Mary Gardner Grierson from Janet Tessier du Cros, 16 March 1952

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Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L2512
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Letter, 16 March 1952, Paris, Janet Tessier du Cros to Mary Grierson. Praising Grierson's biography of Tovey, and her diplomatic style of writing and describing Tessier du Cros' musical training. Typescript signed, with stamped envelope, for Tessier du Cros see also Janet Grierson.

Dates: 16 March 1952

Letter to Dr Mary Gardner Grierson from Patricia, 28 March 1952

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Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L2746
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Letter, 28 March 1952, Bristol, Patricia to Mary Grierson. Praising Grierson's biography of Tovey, and news of Patricia's family and her life in Bristol. Holograph signed.

Dates: 28 March 1952

Letter to Dr Mary Gardner Grierson from Sophie Weisse, 10 November 1933

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Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L2286
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Letter, 10 November 1933, Edinburgh, Sophie Weisse to Mary Grierson. Praising an orchestral concert and Grierson's efforts in keeping the orchestra together and encouraging it and concern for Tovey. Holograph signed, with stamped envelope.

Dates: 10 November 1933

Letter to Dr Mary Gardner Grierson from Sophie Weisse, 09 August 1925

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Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L2582
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Letter, 9 August 1925, Surrey, Sophie Weisse to Mary Grierson. Requesting information about the parts to Tovey's symphony for a performance in Dresden. Holograph signed.

Dates: 09 August 1925

Letter to Dr Mary Gardner Grierson from Sophie Weisse, 15 June 1932

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Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L2584
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Letter, 15 June 1932, London, Sophie Weisse to Mary Grierson. Asking Grierson how Tovey is and expressing concern about his health. Holograph signed.

Dates: 15 June 1932

Letter to Dr Mary Gardner Grierson from Sophie Weisse, 28 June 1932

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Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L2585
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Letter, 28 June 1932, Bad Nauheim, Sophie Weisse to Mary Grierson. Miss. Weisse expressing anxiety over Tovey's sanity and health, expressing distaste for the Wallace family. Holograph signed.

Dates: 28 June 1932

Letter to Dr Mary Gardner Grierson from Sophie Weisse, 12 February 1933

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Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L2587
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Letter, 12 February 1933, Rugby, Sophie Weisse to Mary Grierson. Describing the health of Tovey's son and suggesting that Miss. Weisse should take charge of him. Holograph signed.

Dates: 12 February 1933

Letter to Dr Mary Gardner Grierson from Sophie Weisse, c1934

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Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L2589
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Letter, [1934], Surrey, Sophie Weisse to Mary Grierson. Explaining Miss. Weisses concern for Tovey's health and work. Holograph signed.

Dates: c1934

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