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Correspondence and papers from Margery Fry, 26 December 1910 - 24 August 1946

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Identifier: Coll-705/3/2

Scope and Contents

This file consists largely of letters sent by Margery Fry to Marjorie Rackstraw, though there are a few from Marjorie Rackstraw to Margery Fry. Of note for readers, Margery Fry nicknamed Marjorie Rackstraw Martha early in their friendship, and she uses this name in her letters to address her friend. Letters are sent from addresses at University House, Birmingham; Failand House, Nr. Bristol; different cities in France; 13 Calthope Rd, Birmingham; 7 Dalmeny Avenue, London; St. John's Manse, Largs, Ayrshire; Somerville College, Oxford; Bankok. Some letters discuss activities at University House, in 1918 the death of their close friend Rose Sidgwick, Margery Fry's involvement with the Labour party, and her relief work in France.

Dates

  • Creation: 26 December 1910 - 24 August 1946

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Full Extent

1 folder

Arrangement

These letters are stacked in chronological order, with the earliest on the top, and the latest at the bottom.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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