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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
Expand 5 - Correspondence of Peter Fraser, as Private Secretary, filed A-G5 - Correspondence of Peter Fraser, as Private Secretary, filed A-G
Collapse 6 - Correspondence of Peter Fraser, as Private Secretary, filed H-W6 - Correspondence of Peter Fraser, as Private Secretary, filed H-W
1-7 - Sir. Albert Howard, 14 Liskeard Gardens, Blackheath, London, about visit to Papworth and suggestions as to setting up a bakehouse at Papworth. Copy letter reply asking about a domestic mill for a house rather than a larger mill. Also included 5 leaflets on topics relating to the links between nutrition and health.
8 - Copy letter to Prof. A. Harden, Sunnyholme, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, from D. Barron Cruickshank submitting article 'Variations in the Zinc Content of the Dental Tissues in Tuberculosis' for publication in the Biochemical Journal.
9-10 - W.E. Henderson, County Medical Officer of Health, Westmorland County Council, to Varrier-Jones asking about relationship between the word Pendragon and Papworth Industries and thanking him for a report sent. Also copy reply detailing the reason for the choosing of the name 'Pendragon' for the industries.
11 - Copy letter to Mrs Quintin Hogg thanking her for performing an opening ceremony [?extension to St Mary's Hostel] for them.
12 - A. Howard, Blackheath, London, giving details of a friend with greater knowledge of small mills.
13 - A Seymour Harding, General Secretary, The Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene, 28 Portland Place, London, informing that they do not possess requested papers read at the Congress of the Royal Sanitary Institute, but giving details of an institute which does.
14 - Copy letter to Dr Harvey from director's secretary regarding a report of a visit to Papworth with corrections.
15 - [J] Humphrey, Medical Society, University College Hospital, London, emphasising enjoyment of a visit to Papworth.
16-17 - F. Heaf, 9 Russell Grove, Mill Hill, London. offering help with the Papworth film and inviting Fraser to lunch. Also copy reply thanking him for his offer of help, and declining his lunch invitation.
18-20 - Peter Fraser regarding statistical information on Papworth for a paper to be read at Cambridge. (3 pages)
21 - Copy letter to P. D'Arcy Hart, National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, London, thanking him for sending a copy of 'Tuberculosis and Social Conditions in England'.
22 - Ethel Wilkinson, Secretary to Dr Lockhart, Association of Industrial Medical Officers informing of the cancellation of a meeting with the Tuberculosis Association due to the present hostilities.
23 - A.W.Leslie, 'Overton', Pendragon Hill requesting the removal of a dividing fence between two houses for better access.
24-34 - Papers relating to an application for the post of private secretary by Miss Virginia MacLeod, including curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation and correspondence with Fraser. Including letter 5 April, 1939 to Peter Fraser informing that she had accepted a different offer of a job.
35 - Copy letter to C. A. Mirbt. Sunfield Agricultural Centre, Broome, Worcs., thanking him for letter and literature sent.
36-37 - P. L. McKinley, Department of Health for Scotland, 12 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, about a table of data enclosed, with copy reply.
38-41 - A.R. Prest, Clare College, Cambridge about visit by the Marshall [University Economics] Society to Papworth. Copy replies about arrangements.
42-47 - H.J. Massingham, 'Reddings', Long Crendon, Bucks., and Wingfield-Morris Orthopaedic Hospital, Headington, Oxford, to Varrier-Jones asking about the architecture of Papworth in order to write an article in The Field. Copy reply promising to send information on.
48-50 - H. J. Massingham, thanking Sir Pendrill Varrier-Jones for his letter about the architecture of Papworth and Enham. Copy reply from Fraser sending further information on Enham and a letter of thanks from Massingham for this further information.
51-52 - B. Myers, 26 Devonshire Place, London, requesting information about a comprehensive scheme for after-care of tuberculous patients on behalf of Auckland, New Zealand Red Cross. Copy reply questioning how intensive a scheme are they suggesting. (2 pages)
53 - Copy letter to Mr R. Martin, Papworth Everard, notifying Varrier-Jones's agreeement to a suggestion about the Peterborough Table Tennis exhibition match.
54-59 - Correspondence with the Hon. Vincent Massey, High Commissioner for Canada, London, and his secretary regarding a possible visit to Papworth and the type of case (made at Papworth) which the King purchased at the British Industries Fair.
60 - Richard Martin, chairman, Papworth Table Tennis League, Trunk Department, regarding the final of the Huntingdonshire Table Tennis championships, asking if Fraser would present the awards.
61 - Noel Mann, 26 Park Parade, Cambridge, apologising for previous wrong spelling of Fraser's name and discussing the position of 'Leipoldts' as well as the details of a Public Health Meeting.
62 - Copy letter to The Hon. Vincent Massey, 12 Hyde Park Gardens, [London], sending him the annual report of the Settlement and inviting him to visit.
63 - Copy of text of telegram sent for Sir Thomas Oliver, Caxton 271 to Miss Oliver, 7 Ellison Place, Newcastle, requesting Dobson pick him up at 6.30.
64 - Thomas Oliver, Newcastle-upon-Tyne informing Sir Pendrill of his safe arrival at home and thanking him for his visit to Papworth.
65 - Thomas Oliver, Newcastle-upon-Tyne with thanks for the Research Bulletin of the settlement.
66 - Mrs L. Elwell-Johnston, 49 Worple Road, Wimbledon, London, regarding an impending visit by an Estonian doctor and her intention to come also.
67-69 - Bernard Myers, 26 Devonshire Place, London, clarifying the desires and plans of the Auckland, New Zealand, branch of the Red Cross. Includes copy reply regarding the amount of work the outlining of an ideal scheme of aftercare in New Zealand would take.
70 - Copy letter to Mr Hardesty, district manager of the Norwich Union Life Assurance Society, Cambridge, explaining their interest in the agenda of a forthcoming Life Insurance Conference in Paris.
71-73 - Pat Parker, St. John's College, Cambridge, discussing life in St. John's, particularly the rowing.
74-83 - Correspondence with Imperial Typewriter Company Ltd., East Park Road, Leicester, regarding sample typewriter cases made for them.
84 - Copy letter to Baron de Ruitzen, Slebeck Park, Haverfordwest, Pembs., regarding observations on statistics from the Welsh Board of Health relating to the total deaths in Wales from tuberculosis and cancer.
85 - N. L[loyd]. Rusby, honorary secretary, The Tuberculosis Association, Manson House, 26 Portland Place, London regarding the limiting of the number of people who can visit Papworth.
86-89 - Russell J Reynolds, 36 Harley Street, London, to Varrier-Jones discussing a meeting with the man undertaking 'still' film work at Papworth, and an update on the techniques of cine-radiography and its importance for tuberculosis. Also copy letters to Russell Reynolds regarding experiments in cine-radiography and arranging a meeting between Reynolds and a cine-film company.
90-95 - Correspondence with Professor [J.A.] Ryle, Regius Professor of Physic, Cambridge, about his support for application for a Home Office licence for Dr Ernst Brieger to perform animal experiments.
96-97 - N. L. Rusby, The Tuberculosis Association, London, about the inclusion of an extra guest to see the Papworth Village settlement. Also, letter thanking Sir Pendrill Varrier-Jones for his hospitality.
98 - Copy letter to Professor Ryle, Cambridge, asking him to re-sign 'Certificate A' as he has missed a signature.
99 - Copy letter to S. C. Roberts, 12 Chaucer Road, Cambridge, asking if there is an interest in Cambridge University Press publishing a work on contact infection and immunity in tuberculosis.
100 - Copy letter to Professor Ryle, Cambridge, notifying him of Sir Pendrill's absence, but that he will write upon his return.
101-102 - Copy letter to Professor Ryle, Cambridge, regarding a note published in Nature by D.B.Cruikshank. Also manuscript copy of this letter.
103-105 - J. E. Buckley, Topics Secretary, Rotary Club, Leicester 7 Broad Street, Syston regarding visit to the Rotary Club.
106-108 - Copy letter from Research Department to Cecil Rowntree, 17 Harley House, London, thanking him for the membership form for the Third International Cancer Congress. Also attached the membership form
109-110 - List from the Tuberculosis Association, London, of members wishing to visit Papworth.
111-116 - Correspondence between Edward W. Robinson, 224 Henley Road, Ilford, Essex, and Fraser regarding visit to Papworth, quotation for printing and requesting comments on a statement by D.H. Lawrence about the cause of tuberculosis.
117 - Professor Ryle, Cambridge, thanking Sir Pendrill Varrier-Jones for letter and discussing the time demands of his work and how it has prevented him from visiting Papworth.
118-119 - N. L. Rusby, Tuberculosis Association, London, about the possibility of visiting Papworth during the Association's provincial meeting at Cambridge.
120-121 - Brian Stanford, 7 Cottage Mews, London, suggesting alternatives to a near focussing device for the f 1.5 Xenon for taking photographs during x-ray
122 - Leonard Stott(?) to Varrier-Jones regarding his calling-up and the similarity of the army to 1914
123 - Ernest(?) Watt, Department of Health for Scotland, 12 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, with thanks for Christmas card sent.
124-126 - E.L. Sandiland, medical director, Barrowmore Tuberculosis Sanatorium and Settlement, Great Barrow, Chester, requesting a meeting to discuss obtaining Government contracts. Includes copy reply from director's secretary.
127-132 - Correspondence between Dr Percy Stocks, The Registrar General, General Register Office, London, and Fraser about statistics on ages at death wanted by Fraser for research.
133-134 - E.P. Stevenson, The Cocoa Works, York, requesting further information on various tests mentioned in 'The Physiogram' undertaken by Dr Brieger.
135-136 - Hubert E. Salsbury, Evenley, Northants., about comments in a letter to the Times. Includes copy reply from private secretary. (2 pages)
137 - [Lord] Sandwich, Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon, thanking Varrier-Jones for allowing him to keep Cruickshank's book which he had on loan.
138-140 - Correspondence with Rosemary de Saumarez, Woodleigh, Sunninghill, Berks., regarding the annual report, her enjoyment of visit to Papworth and her inclusion in a film of Papworth.
141 - Copy letter to Donald Stewart, 9 Portland Road, Birmingham sending a copy of survey on rehabilitation and after-care. Also requesting a reprint of recent paper in the Lancet.
142 - Invitation to Varrier-Jones to attend the marriage of Anna Juliet to Noel Brandon-Jones in St. John's College Chapel, Cambridge.
143-149 - Correspondence with Sir P. Malcolm Stewart [cement manufacturer], Portland House, Tothill Street, London, regarding a future visit to Papworth. Also memorandum to Fraser from Wreford, London, encouraging contact.
150-154 - Correspondence with W. Harding Thompson, 5 Verulam Buildings, Grays Inn, London, requesting notes on materials used at the Enham cottages to send to a journalist asking for this information in order to write an article in
155-169 - Correspondence with W. H. Tytler, Professor of Tuberculosis, Welsh National School of Medicine, The Parade, Cardiff, about arranging a visit to Papworth by post-graduate students. (15 pages)
170-180 - Correspondence with Dr Harley Williams, National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, London, arranging a visit to Papworth and the purchase of a copy of the Papworth film.
181-185 - Correspondence with The Hon. Robert Watson, 3 Egerton Place, London, about a query by director's secretary for suggestions as to personage to open the West Cambridgeshire Flower show, and thanks for donation.
186-187 - Phyllis M. Garms, for J. H. Harley Williams, National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, London, enclosing a specification for the Transactions of their 25 th Annual Conference 1939 and requesting an estimate. Also copy reply with thanks.
188 - J. Wallace, Standish, Barrack Lane, Bognor Regis, [Sussex] to Varrier-Jones accepting an invitation to visit Papworth as a member of the Tuberculosis Association.
189 - Portion of letter from director to Dr L. Haden Guest asking advice on whether their work is a matter for the Fellowships Committee or relevant for a grant outside of the committee.
190-194 - Correspondence with D. J. Wildgoose, Secretary of the Wales Tuberculosis Enquiry, Ministry of Health, regarding errors in a report upon the state of tuberculosis in Wales, and Papworth obtaining a copy of the report.
195 - Copy letter to R.S. Whipple, 13 Holly Lodge Gardens, West Hill, Highgate, [London], about obtaining or creating an apparatus for oxygen analysis.
196 - R. Williamson, Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge, regarding a request by Papworth to take pictures in the University Pathology Department for a film.
197 - Millicent White, Queen Anne's Mansions, St. James's Park, London, confirming their visit is still feasible despite the 'present crisis'.
198-199 - Harley Williams, National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, London, expressing enjoyment of his visit with Mr Bevan to Papworth and enclosing a copy of 'the handbook'. Also copy reply from director's secretary.
200 - E. James, Western Mail, 176 Fleet Street, London cancelling visit to Papworth for 28 April 1939 but informing of attempts to arrange another visit.
201 - Copy letter to The Hon. Robert Watson, 3 Egerton Place, London, inviting him to visit Papworth.
202-204 - Harley Williams, National Association for the Prevention, London regarding visit to Papworth and enquiring into the price of an open-air shelter. Includes copy reply enclosing a catalogue of prices
205 - G. T. Wrench, The Farmers' Club, 2 Whitehall Court, London to 'Cruickshank' about a noticed link between the decline of tuberculosis and the increase of cancer.
206 - Arnold Wilson, House of Commons, about acceptance of an invitation made by Sir Pendrill, also requesting he provide evidence to the Royal Commission emphasising the benefits of rehabilitation.
207 - Robert Watson, 3 Egerton Place, London, arranging a visit to Papworth.
208 - ?Royal College of Physicians annual meeting, notice of examinations and agenda 1939
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.