Correspondence and papers from Margery Fry, 26 December 1910 - 24 August 1946
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
- Fry, Sara Margery, 1874-1958 (Penal reformer, Principal of Somerville College Oxford) (Correspondent, Person)
- Rackstraw, Marjorie, 1888-1981 (educationalist and social worker) (Correspondent, Person)
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.
Subject
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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