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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
Expand 5 - Records of Peter Fraser as Private Secretary to Pendrill Varrier-Jones5 - Records of Peter Fraser as Private Secretary to Pendrill Varrier-Jones
Expand 6 - Papers of the Founder and Director, Pendrill Varrier-Jones6 - Papers of the Founder and Director, Pendrill Varrier-Jones
Collapse 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 1 - File cover labelled in unidentified hand 'Sir Pendrill, Refusals' [reused by Peter Fraser] containing Varrier-Jones correspondence about personal and professional matters, including enrolment for war service as a commissioned officer in the Royal Army Medical Corps, furniture and telephone line for home in Hereford, research on the Jones family crest, publication of an article in The Lancet [? 'Further Experiences in Colony Treatment and After-Care' (with Sims Woodhead), Vol. II] (1918), proposal for visits to report on sanatoria and institutions (1919-1920), need for radical change in the management committee of Papworth Village Settlement (1920), letters from Clifford Allbutt about various matters1 - File cover labelled in unidentified hand 'Sir Pendrill, Refusals' [reused by Peter Fraser] containing Varrier-Jones correspondence about personal and professional matters, including enrolment for war service as a commissioned officer in the Royal Army Medical Corps, furniture and telephone line for home in Hereford, research on the Jones family crest, publication of an article in The Lancet [? 'Further Experiences in Colony Treatment and After-Care' (with Sims Woodhead), Vol. II] (1918), proposal for visits to report on sanatoria and institutions (1919-1920), need for radical change in the management committee of Papworth Village Settlement (1920), letters from Clifford Allbutt about various matters
2 - Varrier-Jones correspondence [found loose] about his work on 'Continuous Temperature Apparatus', lock for room of new x-ray equipment, paper on the 'tuberculin test' by Wilfred Buckley (National Clean Milk Society, London)
3 - Varrier-Jones' copy replies to letters (2 items only) in file labelled '1919' by Peter Fraser:
Expand 4 - Varrier-Jones' personal and professional correspondence in file labelled '1925' by Peter Fraser, including much on personal financial matters; correspondents include Henry A Ellis, Harley Street, about arranging a meeting with colleagues interested in the urine analysis methods used at Papworth by Dr Oberner4 - Varrier-Jones' personal and professional correspondence in file labelled '1925' by Peter Fraser, including much on personal financial matters; correspondents include Henry A Ellis, Harley Street, about arranging a meeting with colleagues interested in the urine analysis methods used at Papworth by Dr Oberner
Expand 5 - Varrier-Jones', mainly personal and professional correspondence, in file labelled '1927' by Peter Fraser: Correspondents include Susan Allbutt about memorial to her husband, Sir Clifford Allbutt, Peter Allan, South Aftrican Institute for Medical Research Johannesburg, about schemes in South Africa for tuberculosis, Varrier-Jones membership of the International Union against Tuberculosis, proposal to create a National Association of Village Settlements, application as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, arrangements for visits by colleagues to Papworth 5 - Varrier-Jones', mainly personal and professional correspondence, in file labelled '1927' by Peter Fraser: Correspondents include Susan Allbutt about memorial to her husband, Sir Clifford Allbutt, Peter Allan, South Aftrican Institute for Medical Research Johannesburg, about schemes in South Africa for tuberculosis, Varrier-Jones membership of the International Union against Tuberculosis, proposal to create a National Association of Village Settlements, application as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, arrangements for visits by colleagues to Papworth
Expand 6 - Varrier-Jones correspondence general and personal correspondence in file labelled '1929' by Peter Fraser6 - Varrier-Jones correspondence general and personal correspondence in file labelled '1929' by Peter Fraser
Expand 7 - Varrier-Jones personal correspondence, in file labelled '1931 by Peter Fraser 7 - Varrier-Jones personal correspondence, in file labelled '1931 by Peter Fraser
Expand 8 - Pendrill Varrier-Jones, mainly personal correspondence in file labelled '1934' by Peter Fraser8 - Pendrill Varrier-Jones, mainly personal correspondence in file labelled '1934' by Peter Fraser
Expand 9 - Varrier-Jones personal and professional correspondence in file labelled '1938' by Peter Fraser 9 - Varrier-Jones personal and professional correspondence in file labelled '1938' by Peter Fraser
Collapse 10 - Varrier-Jones correspondence, personal and professional in file labelled '1939' by Peter Fraser10 - Varrier-Jones correspondence, personal and professional in file labelled '1939' by Peter Fraser
1-2 - Dr Esther Carling, Crescent Corner, Caledon Road, Beaconsfield [Bucks.] about a letter by Varrier-Jones published in The Times, agreeing with what he had written, stating the necessity of other institutions to develop on Papworth lines, with copy reply thanking her for support.
3 - Copy letter to H.C. Crohill, The Laurels, Waterbeach, noting that he will find out how much the insurance company will pay for a car if it should be destroyed before deciding on the amount he values it at.
4 - Warwick Deeping, [novelist], Eastlands, Weybridge [Surrey], asking for information on growing fruit under glass.
5 - Harley Williams, Secretary-General, National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, London, acknowledging receipt of annual subscription to the International Union.
6 - Frederick Heaf, 9 Russell Grove, Mill Hill, London, sending a copy of a paper, and regretting delay due to troubles with its passing through the House of Lords. Requesting Varrier-Jones send the copy enclosed back promptly as he has to send it to Tubercle for publication. Also regarding various job offers.
7 - Frederick Heaf, London County Council, County Hall, London, congratulating him on a letter [in The Times], but fearing it will have little impact.
8-11 - Correspondence with H. Letheby Tidy, Royal College of Physicians, London, about receipt of the Weber-Parks prize and medal by Varrier-Jones, and decision to postpone the Harveian celebration 'in these circumstances'.
12 - M.J. Liston, Millburn Cottage, Corstorphine, Edinburgh, describing her frustration with the slow progress in her research and discussing her medical training as well as enclosing two pamphlets for him to read.
13 - Oliver Marienfield [Assistant Medical Officer], Papworth Hall, to Varrier-Jones asking to postpone his agreed resignation in view of 'the uncertain situation'.
14-29 - Correspondence with Sir A.S. MacNalty about publishing research by Baron Cruickshank into links between Cancer and Tuberculosis
30-31 - R. McNair Wilson, 'In Plain English', 40a Frognal Lane, Hampstead, London, sending several copies of In Plain English (newsletters) as requested, and apologising for being unable to send a full set, with copy letter with thanks.
32 - Copy letter to A.N. Rawes, Rivers and Son, requesting a quote for azaleas and pleased that they are doing well, despite the difficult times.
33 - L. E. Rolleston, Martins, Haslemere, Surrey, in reply to an invitation, apologising at being unable to come to an event, and discussing the effect of the start of the Second World War on Humphrey [Rolleston]. Also praising him for his comments about R.A.F. patients, and about the troubles of Willingdon's successor [i.e. Lord Linlithgow as viceroy] in India.
34-39 - Director, Thomas Rivers and Son Ltd., about various orders and quotations for plants. Particularly about types of potted trees suggested and sent, and azaleas.
40-41 - H. M. Barlow, Secretary, Royal College of Physicians, London, enclosing a copy of the interim report on evidence to be given by the
42 - Lionel Valdar, journalist and publicity consultant, 185 Fleet Street, London, informing that the income tax authorities have withdrawn all claims in respect of last year for himself, and in thanks for the letter Varrier-Jones wrote to them, thinking that it may have been this letter which produced the success.
43-44 - Agenda for meetings of the [Royal College of Physicians] of the 27 April
Expand 11 - Letters addressed to Varrier-Jones with one letter from Helen Morant [?wife of Sir Robert] to Peter Fraser in file labelled 'undated' by Peter Fraser. Subjects are mainly personal: Varrier-Jones unwell and health problems arising from a visit to the dentist, but also including letters from Lady Linlithgow about the management committee and success in the appointment of the Duke of Kent as President of Papworth [1934]11 - Letters addressed to Varrier-Jones with one letter from Helen Morant [?wife of Sir Robert] to Peter Fraser in file labelled 'undated' by Peter Fraser. Subjects are mainly personal: Varrier-Jones unwell and health problems arising from a visit to the dentist, but also including letters from Lady Linlithgow about the management committee and success in the appointment of the Duke of Kent as President of Papworth [1934]
12 - File containing letters addressed to Varrier-Jones before his death, 30 January 1941, letters received by the Settlement on his death and typescript copy of his annual report [1940]
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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