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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
Collapse 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
1-2 - Copy letter to The Secretary, Royal College of Physicians, London, from private secretary asking for the date that Varrier-Jones is to deliver a Mitchell lecture, with reply from H. Barlow, Secretary.
3 - Harriet E. Woodhead, 54 Glisson Road, Cambridge with thanks for latest book sent, and discussing her fund-raising to obtain a portable wireless for her neighbours
4-5 - R. E. Jacobs, Electrical Engineer, 10 De Freville Avenue, Cambridge providing a specification and estimate for a Marconi Radio receiving set.
6 - Sir James Kingston Fowler, 35 Clarges Street, Mayfair, London with thanks for book sent, expressing interest in the subject of temperature in tuberculosis.
7 - Dorothea MacNalty, 1 West Hill House, Epsom [Surrey] with thanks for box of roots received for the garden.
8 - Lady Allbutt, St. Radegunds, Cambridge enclosing a cheque for £100 for the memorial fund for her husband, Sir C. Allbutt, and hoping that a cottage or hall may be named after him.
9-10 - W. A. Sibly, Wycliffe College, about staying the night at Papworth before attending an 'Old Boys' Dinner' at Cambridge. Copy reply welcoming him to stay and with thanks for copy of the 'Star.'
11 - Copy letter to Louis Cobbett, Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge enclosing a cheque for the Strangeways Memorial.
12 - Copy letter to The Cunard Steam Ship Co. Ltd., Liverpool from the private secretary asking how to claim a rebate on duty paid by Varrier-Jones for cinematograph films upon arriving at New York.
13 - James Neal, General Secretary, The Medical Defence Union, 49 Bedford Square, London. Circular letter advising members to require patients to undergo x-ray examination in every case of injury to bone or joint.
14 - J. Anderson, Rees Mace Manufacturing Co. Ltd., 39A Welbeck Street, London describing the range of their wireless sets.
15 - Peter W. Edwards, Cheshire Joint Sanatorium, Market Drayton, Salop., about the treatment being given to 'Lucas'. Praising the success of putting Preston Hall [Aylesford, Kent] 'on its feet' and hoping the same is possible at Enham [Hants].
16 - Copy letter to Arthur Daniel, [Catherine?] Hall asking if he knows of anthracite colliery to supply Papworth with fuel as it may be cheaper than using a coal merchant.
17 - [?], Acting Assistant collector, United States Customs Service, New York, confirming that the duty paid by Varrier-Jones on film imported for use at the Fifth Conference of the International Union Against Tuberculosis will be refunded.
18 - Copy letter to the President, St. John's College accepting a dinner invitation by the Master and Fellows of St. John's College.
19 - Copy letter to W.A. Sibly, welcoming him to stay.
20 - Copy form for Mr Crohill [for Insurance] giving details of damage to car by herd of cattle at ?Bicester.
21 - Copy of letter to W. A. Sibly, c/o Dr G. Hopkins, Ash Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea discussing [Varrier-Jones'] busy schedule for the month and arranging to meet.
22-23 - Lady Allbutt, St. Radegunds, Cambridge about the portrait of her husband in Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, and plate to be placed on the portrait ordered for Papworth. Includes draft of text for the plate.
24 - Copy letter to Lady Allbutt, Cambridge about the date Sir C. Allbutt became president of the settlement, and his position at Papworth.
25 - Sir J. K. Fowler, London approving of a change of name [purpose unspecified] and suggesting that he submits his work for the Weber Parkes Prize.
26-29 - Peter Allan, The South African Institute for Medical Research, P.O. Box 1038, Johannesburg discussing the schemes in South Africa relating to tuberculosis and his study into the disease 'in natives' and ex-patriots as well as how much of an impression Papworth has made upon him.
30-31 - Copy letter to Dr Peter Allan, Johannesburg, about his pleasure that he accepted a job, and the importance of the work. Also about an invitation made to Varrier-Jones to go on a lecture tour through Canada and his indecision about going. Describing the state of tuberculosis treatment in England since Allan left, the popularity of certain treatments, and movement of physicians in various institutions.
32 - Lillian C__hes, 7 Temple Grove, Golders Green, London enquiring if Varrier-Jones wants a picture sent to his usual address.
33 - Copy letter to British Monomarks Ltd., Monomark House, 95-99 High Holborn, London enclosing subscription for year.
34-36 - Copy letter to W. Bell and Co., 6 King's Parade, Cambridge returning unused coupons from journey from Dover to London and requesting that amount for the unused tickets be deducted from their account. Also copy of the account for the trip.
37-38 - Sir J.K. Fowler, London, declining an invitation to a function. With copy reply discussing the function, commenting on the strength of the patronage of the royal family and also discussing the financial problems at Papworth.
39-41 - F Strickland, National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, London notifying him that his name was accepted as a candidate for Ordinary Membership of the International Union against Tuberculosis and requesting he send subscription. Also copy reply and counterfoil for a postal order.
42 - Copy letter to Dr [J.] Arthur Sibly, Flook House, Taunton about a memorandum about his nephews who 'made such a mess of it that I quite agree with your censure'…and that [Varrier-Jones] did not approve of [Dr Arthur's] methods of treatment. Giving sympathy for the 'great miseries through which you have passed'. Also refers to Dr Hopkins whom Varrier-Jones does not know.
43-44 - Sir J. K. Fowler, London requesting that he is consulted before any patient that he has recommended is given tuberculin and sending an enclosed document 'for the 'w.p' basket' with copy reply expressing amusement over the enclosed letter [not present] and discussing the effects of doses of 'Bacillary Emulsion'.
45 - J. A. Sibly, Taunton [In response to letter /42?] with thanks for the kindness and sympathy and Varrier-Jones' prompt reading of the memorandum. Requesting that when writing to 'W.A.S[ibley]' he be allowed to omit portions of [Varrier-Jones'] letter, and providing a draft copy. Asking after Varrier-Jones' mother, and expressing his friendship.
46 - Copy letter to J.A. Sibly, Taunton with thanks for letter, regarding the health of Varrier-Jones mother's health and discussing the success of Papworth and Preston Hall and that Enham has also been 'put on its feet'.
47 - Copy letter to H. M. Inspector of Taxes, 35 Broad Street, Hereford asking that he send all correspondence for Mrs Margaret Jones, Bryntirion, Hereford to [Varrier-Jones] in future.
48 - Copy letter to Sir J.K. Fowler, London asking if he would like to be included in a list of 'expert medical opinion' in favour of creating a National Association of Village Settlements with one guiding policy. Includes list of people who have also been invited.
49 - Copy form giving details of damage to car caused by braking sharply on poor condition road ('Tarred surface with top 'skin' ).
50-51 - Copy form giving details of damage to car and tricycle in a collision [near Carfax, [Oxford]]. (Car was 'run into broadside by a man on a tricycle').
52 - John B. Clark [shoe manufacturer], Overleigh House, Street, Somerset expressing enjoyment at visit and the way that [Varrier-Jones] has 'solved the problem of the working class consumptive' and sending a cheque to support the work.
53 - Copy letter to George Maddox and Sons, Huntingdon in satisfaction at the repairs made to [Varrier-Jones'] car.
54-56 - Sir Henry Gauvain, Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples' Hospital and College, Alton, Hants., enclosing correspondence from Dr R.E. Wodehouse about visits of Canadian doctors and asking for Varrier-Jones' support. Includes copy of two letters: from Wodehouse, Canadian Tuberculosis Association, Plaza Building, Cor. Rideau and Sussex Streets, Ottawa, to Sir Henry Gauvain arranging a trip to England and reply from Sir Henry Gauvain advising the best time of year to visit.
57 - Copy letter to Sir H. Gauvain, Alton, expressing pleasure in hearing of the visits [of Canadians] to England and pledging his aid. Also suggesting arranging a dinner at St. John's College 'with [Sir H.D.] Rolleston's help'.
58 - Memorandum from A. P. Ford, Customs and Excise, London, attaching form for import of film to U.S.A.
59 - Sir H. Gauvain, , Alton, agreeing that a dinner at St. John's would be suitable for the Canadian visitors, and that the Canadians are likely to come in October not August.
60 - Copy letter to Dr J. B. Hurry, Heathlands, 12 Grove Road, Bournemouth with thanks for book sent and expressing an interest in Egyptology. Also inviting him to visit Papworth.
61 - [Molton Towson?], 54 Tower Road West, St. Leonards-on-Sea [East Sussex] with thanks for letter and expressing interest in following up cases of children having left [Papworth?] after being vaccinated, and whether increasing doses would increase the resistance.
62 - Copy letter to 'Dr Fraser', with thanks for the programme of a course of lectures sent.
63 - H. D. Powell, secretary, Rodney Dramatic Club, 21 Glisson Road, Cambridge asking Varrier-Jones to become a vice-president of the club.
64 - Copy letter to Norwich Fire Insurance Society, St. Andrew's Street, Cambridge, enclosing letters for a motor claim.
65 - Copy letter to H. D. Powell, 21 Glisson Road, Cambridge declining the invitation (see above /63) and inviting them to perform in the new Village Hall at Papworth.
66 - Copy letter to J.A. Sibly, Taunton, requesting that he stops sending him 'voluminous correspondence' as he is too busy to read it.
67 - A. D. Macpherson, British Medical Association, London, pledging support to members, when placing patients, and that when answering enquiries they would mention Papworth Village Settlement if appropriate, but they would not suggest it if other institutions appeared more appropriate.
68 - James Chrombie, Parkhill House, Dyce, Aberdeenshire promising to contact a sub-committee and promising to contact Varrier-Jones with a time that they can meet.
69 - Copy letter to Sir J.K. Fowler,London asking him to second [Varrier-Jones'] application for election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine.
70 - Copy letter to Sir J.K. Fowler, London hoping that he will be able to come to 'Lord Henry Bentinck's House' to talk about the formation of a National Association of Village Settlements.'
71-72 - Dr Fraser, Medical and Surgical Professorial Units, Dunn Laboratories, St. Bartholomew's Hospital and College, London enclosing a programme of course of lectures, and reminding Varrier-Jones that he is giving a lecture on 'Community Management of Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis' with the programme of the lectures.
73 - H. D. Powell, Cambridge, with regret that Varrier-Jones will not accept the post of Vice-President of their club, and promising to try to arrange a production of their play at Papworth.
74-75 - Dr E. Obermer, 14 Gower Street, London asking the title of the Mitchell Lecture at the Royal College of Physicians (to be given by Varrier-Jones). Also requesting his participation in a discussion on the endocrinology of tuberculosis at the Royal Society of Medicine and detailing other people who will be there. Includes copy reply advising him not to come to the Mitchell Lecture, arranging to visit him, and pleased to hear of the audience for the Royal Society of Medicine discussion.
76-77 - J. F. Halls Dally, 93 Harley Street, London about a letter received from an appreciative membership of the audience [relating to the discussion hosted by Dr Obermer?]. Also enclosing application form for Fellowship of the Royal Society of Medicine. Includes copy reply with thanks for forms. Also agreeing that the meeting was good and that Dr Obermer 'has a great future'.
78 - Copy letter to Sir H. Gauvain, Alton Park, Hants., asking him to second his application for fellowship of the Royal Society of Medicine.
79 - Copy letter to F. Stratton, James Dixon and Sons Ltd., 14 St. Andrews Street, London informing that the case of silver cups has been examined and is being returned by train. Also detailing the preferred inscription on the cup model chosen, for first prize at fat stock show, Talybont-on-Usk, and requesting that it be sent to Miss Jenkins, Talybont-on-Usk.
80 - Copy letter to The Editor, British Medical Journal, London covering the abstract of his 1927 Mitchell Lecture to be published in the journal.
81 - Harriet E Woodhead, Cambridge, with thanks for Christmas gift, and sending a 'superior calendar' in return. Also expressing much pride in his work.
82 - Copy letter to H. W. Glanvill, 4 St. Leonards Road, Exeter with thanks for assistance in creating abstract of his Mitchell Lecture, and informing him that it has been sent to the British Medical Journal for publishing.
83 - P.R. Edwards, Secretary, Royal Society of Medicine, London acknowledging application for the Fellowship and allowing him use of the library and fellows' rooms as a visitor until the Council decides.
84 - Copy letter to Dr E. Obermer, London providing a reason for being unable to attend a meeting.
85 - Copy letter to Sir J.K. Fowler, London, providing justification of why the method Varrier-Jones proposes is the best to help in the establishment of village settlements for the tuberculous.
86 - Copy letter to Lord Denbigh, 23 South Audley Street, London informing him that he has written to Capt. Briscoe [M.P., Cambridgeshire] requesting effective legislation with regards to 'the smoke nuisance'.
87 - Professor Sir H.D. Rolleston, Southfield, Trumpington Road, Cambridge with thanks for sending a copy of his work on temperature in tuberculosis.
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
Expand 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
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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