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Collapse K1383 - Varrier-Jones collection: records of Peter Fraser (1913-1961), incorporating the extensive personal and professional papers of Sir Pendrill Varrier-Jones (1883-1941), Medical Director of the Cambridgeshire Tuberculosis Colony (from 1927 called Papworth Village Settlement), at Bourn and Papworth Hall, and other records relating to this and kindred establishmentsK1383 - Varrier-Jones collection: records of Peter Fraser (1913-1961), incorporating the extensive personal and professional papers of Sir Pendrill Varrier-Jones (1883-1941), Medical Director of the Cambridgeshire Tuberculosis Colony (from 1927 called Papworth Village Settlement), at Bourn and Papworth Hall, and other records relating to this and kindred establishments
Collapse A - Records of Peter Fraser &c. relating to Papworth HospitalA - Records of Peter Fraser &c. relating to Papworth Hospital
Expand 1 - Records of Peter Fraser: personal records1 - Records of Peter Fraser: personal records
Expand 2 - Records of Peter Fraser: Papers of a Pioneer by Peter Fraser2 - Records of Peter Fraser: Papers of a Pioneer by Peter Fraser
Expand 3 - Records of Peter Fraser as Member of Executive Board of Papworth Village Settlement3 - Records of Peter Fraser as Member of Executive Board of Papworth Village Settlement
Expand 4 - Records of Peter Fraser as Managing Director of Papworth and Enham Industries4 - Records of Peter Fraser as Managing Director of Papworth and Enham Industries
Collapse 5 - Records of Peter Fraser as Private Secretary to Pendrill Varrier-Jones5 - Records of Peter Fraser as Private Secretary to Pendrill Varrier-Jones
1 - Correspondence and papers about articles published by the Research Department, Papworth Village Settlement, includes draft notes on research programme by Dr DB Cruickshank and copies of Cancer Relief, bulletin of the National Society for Cancer Relief (number 6, 1937) with review of his work Cancer and Zinc: An Hypothesis, press cuttings of other reviews of the book, galley proof of The Natural Occurrence of Zinc in Teeth list of research being carried out at Papworth (zinc diatheses and tubercle bacillus cancer phage complex) 1937 and Peter Fraser's correspondence with publishers
2 - Papworth (the Sims-Woodhead Memorial Laboratory) Research Bulletin 1939 (no 2/vol.2), edited by Pendrill Varrier-Jones
3 - Correspondence with Reynell Wreford, about speech on Rehabilitation by Pendrill Varrier-Jones for proposed Berlin Conference of International Union against Tuberculosis 1939, press interest in research at Papworth about the link between cancer and tuberculosis, proposed film about Papworth by Cameo Features Ltd and other publicity and appeal matters
4 - Correspondence with Reynell Wreford, with content similar to above: preparations for the Berlin Conference, proposed film by Cameo Features Ltd, also preparation of the annual report
Collapse 5 - Correspondence of Peter Fraser, as Private Secretary, filed A-G5 - Correspondence of Peter Fraser, as Private Secretary, filed A-G
1-6 - Correspondence between Fraser and the general sales manager, Papworth Idustries and Miss Alexander, Matron of Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge, regarding quotations for an order of visitors' stools for Addenbrooke's.
7-21 - Correspondence between Fraser, director's secretary, Papworth Village Settlement, and John Allen and Sons, Cowley, Oxford, regarding the overhaul and conversion of Papworth's Allen motor scythe. Includes promotional leaflet for the Allen self-propelled motor scythe.
8 - Copy letter from director's secretary to Dr Andrew, 22 Earl's Court Gardens, London, recommending travel routes to Papworth Hall.
9 - Copy letter from director's secretary to A.J.P. Alexander, Winsley Sanatorium, [Trowbridge, Wilts], thanking him for sending their annual report to Papworth.
10 - Marshal Andrew, London, about travel rrangements to Papworth Hall.
11-13 - Correspondence between the Automobile Association, Fanum House, New Coventry Street, [London], and Fraser regarding suggested route for trip by Pendrill Varrier-Jones to Newcastle.
14 - Marshal Andrew, London, asking Fraser to thank Varrier-Jones for his hospitality.
15-16 - Copy letter to Dr Banister, Psychological Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Downing Place regarding a sent Research Bulletin and inviting him to contribute to the next issue. Also reply by Dr Banister with comments on enclosed articles.
17 - N.R. Barrett, 116 Harley Street, London to Varrier-Jones confirming a visit to Papworth.
18 - Alex Browaby (?) Jn., Tuberculosis Hospital, Glan Ely, Cardiff, about his potential cancellation of visit to Papworth.
19-20 - Mrs E. M. Binet, White Lodge, Grosvenor Street, Jersey, requesting a recommendation for an institution on the south coast which could take a specific patient, whose condition is described. Includes copy letter from director's secretary giving a recommendation.
21 - Copy letter to Mr C.A. Benstead, Papworth Industries, congratulating him on his preparation of the new prospectus.
22 - Copy letter from managing director to Miss I.J. Blair, Psychological Laboratory, The Cocoa Works, York confirming copies of Research Bulletin and annual report have been sent to a Dr Olga Leary.
23 - P. D'Arcy Hart, Medical Research Council, Industrial Health Research Board, to Editor, Papworth Research Bulletin about pages missing from his copy of the 1938 Bulletin. Includes manuscript note from a Mr Birkhead to Fraser stating his belief that this is not a widespread error.
24 - S. or J. A. Berry, 84 Grove Park, Denmark Hill, about her belief from observations whilst nursing that tuberculosis and cancer are associated.
25 - Copy letter to the Matron, Bergman Osterberg Physical Training College, Dartford, Kent, from Papworth Industries about a price enquiry for an easy chair. Also, typed note on bottom of this copy letter from or to Fraser regarding the wording of this letter.
26 - Copy letter to Capt. Richard Briscoe, Longstowe Hall, Longstowe, sending Annual report.
27-28 - Commissioner for the special areas, Egginton House, 25/28 Buckingham Gate, London, suggesting the report they require is the annual report of the 'Order of Friends', Brynmawr. Also copy letter to 'The Order of Friends' 57/58 Beaufort Street, Brynmawr, Breconshire, requesting the complete series of their annual reports.
29 - Bowes and Bowes, Booksellers, 1 and 2 Trinity Street, Cambridge, confirming receipt of letter regarding book token.
30 - Copy letter to Mrs Delisle Burns, 21 Nassau Street, London, confirming the visit of students from University College Hospital.
31-33 - Copy letters to Mr Boardman, Messrs Rich and Cowan, 37 Bedford Square, London, inquiring into sales figures for a book entitled Tuberculosis. Includes reply from Mr Boardman detailing the lack of sales.
34-39 - Correspondence between S.E.M. Bates, Honorary Secretary, Oxford University Medical Society, Brasenose College, Oxford, and the director's secretary arranging a visit for students of the Oxford University Medical Society for the 10 May 1939.
40 - The secretary, Bureau of Hygiene and Tropical Diseases, Keppel St., London, regarding expired subscription to the Bulletin of Hygiene.
41-42 - Copy letters to Bowes and Bowes, 1 Trinity Street, Cambridge, regarding pens sent on approval and a book token.
43 - Copy letter from Sir Pendrill Varrier-Jones to Mr and Mrs Bosanquet apologising for not being able to take up their invitation.
44-47 - Correspondence with J.E. Buckley, 7 Broad Street, Syston, Leicester regarding Fraser giving a talk for the Leicester Rotary club and arrangements for travel.
48 - Copy letter to Mrs Burns, 21 Nassau Street, London, about possible dates available for a visit to Papworth.
49 - Telegram from [Dr C. E.] Bevan about arriving 'Friday 3rd'.
50 - Note to Mr Fraser about Dr C. E. Bevan visiting Papworth.
51 - Copy letter to Mrs Bidwell about Varrier-Jones being unable to come to lunch as arranged.
52 - Copy letter to Mr Bidwell about the mileage between his house and Enham.
53-62 - Correspondence between Donald Beves, Kings College, Cambridge and Fraser discussing the possibility of accommodating physicians for a three-week post-graduate course in Tuberculosis.
63-64 - Invitation to an (?)evening event from the Master and Mrs Benians, St. Johns College to Varrier-Jones 22 June 1939. Copy reply, declining their invitation as he is away.
65-68 - (?)Marie Bristowe, thanking Fraser for a tour of Papworth, with copy reply thanking Mrs Bristowe for her gift of an ashtray and inviting her to visit again.
69-70 - Letter from the Talks Section, West Region of the British Broadcasting Corporation, Bristol, to the Librarian, Library (Research Department), Papworth Village Settlement enclosing a transcript of a talk 'Pigs Out of Doors' by Mr Ling. Also copy reply thanking them.
71 - A.W. Haslett(?), public relations officer, British Medical Association, Tavistock Square, London, to the Librarian, Library (Research Department), Papworth Village Settlement, about the publication of the report of the National Nutrition Conference.
72-74 - E.H. White, Assistant Manager, London Division, The British Tabulating Machine Company, Victoria House, Southampton Row, London, to Dr Emil Brieger, about using Hollerith accounting machines for statistics, as used by Dr Hillboe for tuberculosis and crippled children statistics in Minnesota.
75-76 - Copy letter to the librarian of the British Medical Association, [London] about a request to send replacement copies of the Papworth Research Bulletin. Also reply by J. John Shields, librarian for the B.M.A. cancelling the replacements.
77-78 - E.D. Caddell, Secretary General of the National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, London, requesting Papworth report and research bulletin for 1937. Also copy reply and inviting him to visit Papworth.
79-81 - Ernest J. Chapman, honorary secretary, Papworth Industries Cricket Club, 'Chapri', Papworth End, discussing the cricket season. Including list of scores for each individual.
82-83 - Sir Robert Hutchison, Royal College of Physicians, with paper attached 'Certificate A' listing description of proposed experiments on animals [Certificate requested by Dr Brieger's laboratory?].
84-85 - H. G. Culverwell, Home Office, requesting details of proposed experiments and copy of reply about enclosing description of proposed experiments.
86 - Note from Mr Cook about returning enclosed memoranda on showroom turnover.
87-88 - R.L.Clegg, 34 Tavistock Place, London, to T.C.M. Johnson, Papworth Hall, requesting the name and address of the makers of beds seen on visit to Papworth. Also copy reply.
89 - Copy letter from Medical Adviser, Papworth Hall to G.P.Crowden, Department of Industrial Physiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, asking for confirmation of request to give a paper to the association of industrial medical officers.
90 - W Braidsman(?), Medical Publications Ltd., 37 Bedford Square, London, about errata slips and poor sales of (unnamed) book [presumably Cruikshank's Tuberculosis, Cancer and Zinc (see 1140/26/4).
91-96 - Correspondence between D. B. Cruickshank, 33 Highworth Avenue, Cambridge, and Fraser regarding the discovery of further links between cancer and tuberculosis and discussion on correcting proofs on research of this topic. Also telegram apologizing for ill health, and letter referring to a paper in the Bulletin of the French Association of interest.
97 - F. Temple Clive, The National Sanatorium Association, Benenden, Kent, to Varrier-Jones thanking him for invitation to visit Papworth.
98 - Copy letter from 'Jones' [Pendrill Varrier-Jones?] to Miss Clarke, Ilford Ltd., Tavistock Square, London, inquiring into the best way to take miniature photographs of x-ray images.
99 - Copy letter to Thos. Cook and Sons, Ltd., London requesting quotation for the fare of a man to travel second class to Geneva, Lille and then Paris as well as a request for suggestions of points of interest to include in a future tour of Germany.
100-104 - Ernest J. Chapman, secretary, Papworth Industries Cricket Club, 'Chapri', Papworth Everard, about accounts of cricket club and events of the general meeting as well as problems of vandalism at the pavilion and proposed endeavors to prevent cattle damaging the field, with copy of reply.
105-106 - (?) G Harding, John Crisp and Son Ltd., Diastatic Food Mills, Stapleton Road, Bristol, providing advice about feed to farrowing sows and young piglets.
107 - G.H.Culverwell, 'E' Division, Home Office, requesting greater information about Dr Brieger's proposed pneumothorax experiments.
108 - Internal memorandum from E. Channock to Mr Fraser with name of employee in Trunk Dept from Messrs Dallow and Lambert (W. Palmer).
109-110 - Copy letter to Mrs Chivers, Homefield, Histon, requesting the address of Mr E. W. Robinson. Also reply from E.A. Chivers.
111-116 - Correspondence between Dr H.G. Culverwell, Home Office and Peter Fraser regarding the renewal of licence for animal experiments at Papworth and getting a 'certificate A' for Dr Ernst N. Brieger.
117-120 - Government invitation to Varrier-Jones to reception at Lancaster, for the Fourth World Conference of Workers for cripples. Includes map of carriage route to attend Lancaster House. With copy reply to Sir Eric Cranshaw regretting his inability to attend. about repair of a gas flow meter and clockwork mechanism.
121-123 - Correspondence between the Cambridge Instrument Company Ltd., Chesterton Road, Cambridge and director's secretary Research Department
124 - Slip reply from Dr G. Lissant Cox, County Offices, Preston, Lancs., to the Medical Director, Papworth Village Settlement requesting the next issue of the Papworth Research Bulletin.
125 - Dr C. E. Dukes, 1 Queen Anne Street, London, to Varrier-Jones regretting inability of Association of Clinical Pathologists to visit Papworth as invited.
126-128 - Correspondence between Dr E. Culverwell, Home Office and Fraser asking for greater clarification of the experiments and suggestions of meeting to clarify which licences are necessary and suspension of experiments.
129-130 - [Mrs] M.A.E.Dykes, Papworth Everard School to the managers about the sports successes of the school. Also copy reply from Director congratulating the School on this achievement.
131-132 - 'student, T.D.D. class' (signature removed), 56 Connaught road, Cardiff to 'Mr Frazer' about an enclosed photograph and visit to Papworth. Also copy reply requesting they resend their name.
133 - E.A. January, 20 Fendon Road, Cambridge. On behalf of F. N. Drake Digby, 'Sporting and General Journalist', regarding an article sent to Mr Digby.
134-142 - Correspondence between F. W. Davison, Bedford Road, Sandy, Beds., and Fraser regarding purchase of 8-week-old piglets, cabbage seeds and Brussels sprout plants.
143 - Copy letter to Dr D'Arcy Hart apologising for missing page 131 in copy of Research Bulletin received.
144-145 - H.B.Evans, assistant-in-charge, Library, The Medical School, Hospitals Centre,
146-147 - Copy letter to G.R.Edwards, Secretary, Royal Society of Medicine, London, giving recommendation of a new book soon to be published. Also reply thanking Fraser for sending this reference.
148-155 - Correspondence between J. Hughes Evans, Nath Roberts, Evans and Co. solicitors, Caernarvon, and Fraser, requesting information from Papworth for use in an address on the possibility of setting up a similar settlement in Caernarvon.
156-157 - Mrs R. G. Edwards, 59 New Cavendish Street, [London], asking Sir Pendrill Varrier-Jones to be vice chairman or patron of a party to
158 - A. Tuda(?) Edwards, 139 Harley Street, London, thanking Sir Pendrill Varrier-Jones for his invitation to visit Papworth.
159 - Copy letter to Geoffrey Edwards, 22 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Herts., thanking him for Christmas card.
160 - N. J.(?) England, 1 Becket Street, Oxford, inviting Fraser and wife to the annual dinner of the Tuberculosis Association at St. John's College, Cambridge.
161 - Copy letter from General Manager, Papworth Industries, to W. S. Blewett, works manager, the Educational Supply Association Limited, Stevenage, Herts., about visit by Fraser and Mr Grogan [works manager]. See also 1383/8/9.
162-163 - Geoffrey R. Edwards, Royal Society of Medicine, London, regarding the price of [use of?] the National Health Library. Also copy letter thanking G. R. Edwards for his reply.
164-169 - Correspondence between Dr Griffith Evans, 37 Castle Street, Caernarvon and the director's secretary about a request for reprints of speeches by Professor [John] Hilton and Sir Pendrill Varrier-Jones as well as clarification of certain statistical data. Also note correspondence with Wreford, London, regarding Dr G. Evans relation to Hugh Evans.
170 - Copy letter to John Elwell Ltd., Rood End Works, Oldbury, Birmingham, from Pendragon Pig farm asking for a quotation for erecting a Dutch barn.
171 - Copy letter to Mrs R. G. Edwards, 22 New Cavendish Street congratulating on her success in getting the Queen to attend a performance in aid of 'the Preventorium'
172-173 - O.H. Hawley, John Elwell Ltd., Rood End Ironworks, Oldbury asking for confirmation of the type of barn an estimate is required for. Also copy letter confirming the barn type required.
174 - Copy letter to Mrs R. G. Edwards, London, regretfully stating the impossibility of the suggestion to print free programmes for the Hippodrome premiere.
175-179 - Notes and memoranda about the flower show, problems with rejuvenating Papworth club. Also note from C Wheeler, Papworth Horticultural Society about plans to set up a tug-o'war competition.
180-181 - C. Furbank, 3 Denmark Road, Cottenham, arranging to bring a plough for trial.
182 - Mark S. Fraser, deputy county medical officer, Cumberland County Council, Carlisle, sending summary report on Englethwaite Industrial Colony.
183-184 - G. R. Edwards, The Catholic Medical Guardian, Welwyn Garden City, Herts., detailing the content, specific word count and typed style required for an article on Papworth. Also memorandum to Wreford asking if he wants to use this opportunity.
185-186 - Note of details of phone call from Hon P. FitzSimons' secretary changing the time of his arrival. Copy letter to The Hon H.P. FitzSimons, c/o Sir Arthur MacNalty, Ministry of Health, Whitehall, [London], regarding this change.
187 - J. [H]. Goddard, Green Lane Works, Leicester, thanking Mr Fraser for arranging for a sample of Dunhill's tobacco to be sent as well as details of a design of typist desks.
188 - H. Cooper, Imperial Typewriter Co. Ltd., Leicester, about the lack of urgency in a matter relating to an order of typing cases and a request it is left for Fraser to deal with on his return.
189-190 - Two Internal memorandum to Mr Tallyn expressing extreme annoyance at mistakes with an order by the Imperial Typewriter Company by the Trunk Department and requesting an investigation. Unsigned.
191 - Inter-departmental memorandum from 'G[eneral] S[ales] M[anager]' to Mr Fraser regarding typewriter cases and problems with the fittings.
192 - Letter from A. Paterman (?), Director and General Manager, Imperial Typewriter Company Ltd, East Park Road, Leicester, with thanks for sample tobacco sent.
193-211 - Correspondence between Papworth Industries (particularly Fraser) and J.H. Goddard, Green Lane Works, Leicester, regarding the delay in Goddard's order for a summer-house, articles sent to him, problems with the samples of typewriter cases sent, and a visit to Goddard by Fraser in 1939. Additionally, concern for Mr Goddard and his family after hearing their works were hit on 20 November 1940, offering aid to help rebuild it.
212 - C. S. Goldman, Salisbury House, London Wall, London, expressing his enjoyment of a visit to Papworth.
213 - W. J. Smith, secretary, Institute of Animal Pathology, Field Laboratories, Milton Road, Cambridge, regretting that Dr Griffith will be unable to see Dr Brieger at a pending meeting due to ill health.
214 - Miss D. M. Grose, 18 Hobson Street, Cambridge, local representative for the Central Council for the Care of Cripples regarding enjoyment of visit to Papworth, and enclosing papers read at the World Conference.
Expand 6 - Correspondence of Peter Fraser, as Private Secretary, filed H-W6 - Correspondence of Peter Fraser, as Private Secretary, filed H-W
Expand 6 - Papers of the Founder and Director, Pendrill Varrier-Jones6 - Papers of the Founder and Director, Pendrill Varrier-Jones
Expand 7 - Correspondence and papers addressed to Pendrill Varrier-Jones in files arranged by Peter Fraser7 - Correspondence and papers addressed to Pendrill Varrier-Jones in files arranged by Peter Fraser
Expand 8 - Correspondence and papers of Pendrill-Varrier Jones from which papers in series above appear to have been selected8 - Correspondence and papers of Pendrill-Varrier Jones from which papers in series above appear to have been selected
Expand 9 - Papers and Correspondence about Motor Vehicles9 - Papers and Correspondence about Motor Vehicles
Expand 10 - Pendrill Varrier-Jones' (and in some cases, Peter Fraser's) correspondence with Individuals 10 - Pendrill Varrier-Jones' (and in some cases, Peter Fraser's) correspondence with Individuals
Expand 11 - Varrier-Jones Correspondence and Papers about Personal Matters11 - Varrier-Jones Correspondence and Papers about Personal Matters
Expand 12 - Varrier-Jones records about Patients12 - Varrier-Jones records about Patients
Expand 13 - Publicity and Appeals: General Correspondence Files13 - Publicity and Appeals: General Correspondence Files
Expand 14 - Correspondence with Wreford about particular subjects14 - Correspondence with Wreford about particular subjects
Expand 15 - Correspondence from Reynell Wreford selected by Peter Fraser15 - Correspondence from Reynell Wreford selected by Peter Fraser
Expand 16 - Papers about donations from the London Office16 - Papers about donations from the London Office
Expand 17 - Copies of memos to Reynell Wreford from Papworth Industries sent to Varrier-Jones17 - Copies of memos to Reynell Wreford from Papworth Industries sent to Varrier-Jones
Expand 18 - Papworth Industries and Institution18 - Papworth Industries and Institution
Expand 19 - Papers retained for reference by Varrier-Jones19 - Papers retained for reference by Varrier-Jones
Expand 20 - Published Medical Papers and Reports20 - Published Medical Papers and Reports
Expand 21 - Records of other Officers of Papworth Village Settlement: Reynell Wreford, Organising Secretary's, correspondence and papers21 - Records of other Officers of Papworth Village Settlement: Reynell Wreford, Organising Secretary's, correspondence and papers
Expand 22 - Records of other Officers of Papworth Village Settlement: Reynell Wreford, Organising Secretary's, press cutting albums22 - Records of other Officers of Papworth Village Settlement: Reynell Wreford, Organising Secretary's, press cutting albums
Expand 23 - Records of other Officers of Papworth Village Settlement: Reynell Wreford, Organising Secretary's, papers found loose in press cutting albums23 - Records of other Officers of Papworth Village Settlement: Reynell Wreford, Organising Secretary's, papers found loose in press cutting albums
Expand 24 - Records of Thomas Johnson, Secretary, Papworth Village Settlement24 - Records of Thomas Johnson, Secretary, Papworth Village Settlement
Expand 25 - Press cuttings books acquired by Papworth Village Settlement25 - Press cuttings books acquired by Papworth Village Settlement
Expand 26 - Records of the General Manager of Papworth Industries 26 - Records of the General Manager of Papworth Industries
Expand 27a - Records of Lionel Papé, Chief Accountant, Papworth Village Settlement and Enham Village Centre27a - Records of Lionel Papé, Chief Accountant, Papworth Village Settlement and Enham Village Centre
Expand 27b - Records of the Chief Medical Officer27b - Records of the Chief Medical Officer
Expand 28 - Other records originating from Papworth Village Settlement28 - Other records originating from Papworth Village Settlement
Expand B - Papworth Village Settlement papers about Enham Village Centre, Andover, HampshireB - Papworth Village Settlement papers about Enham Village Centre, Andover, Hampshire
Expand C - Papers relating to Preston Hall, Aylesford, Kent.C - Papers relating to Preston Hall, Aylesford, Kent.
Expand D - Papers relating to Peamount Sanatorium, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.D - Papers relating to Peamount Sanatorium, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.
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