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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
Collapse 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
1 - A.B.Sibly, Taunton about his brother Arthur, who died on Christmas night.
2 - 'Harry', in sympathy at the illness of Varrier-Jones' mother.
3-4 - O.N. Martin, Harleston, Norfolk asking if [Varrier-Jones] wishes him to collect the first half-year's interest on a mortgage to a Mr Richards, with copy reply agreeing to the suggestion.
5 - Copy letter to J. T. Stanton and Co., Kings Lynn, Norfolk, with thanks for their estimate for timber, which revealed how the managers of Papworth Industries were planning to overcharge him. Also noting that they are 'awfully hard up' at Papworth, but that Ireland [Peamount] is worse off.
6-7 - L.E. Shore, St. John's College, Cambridge, inviting Varrier-Jones to a college feast, with copy reply accepting invitation.
8 - Copy letter to Lady Sims Woodhead, Cambridge, from private secretary informing her that Varrier-Jones is at Hereford as his mother is seriously ill, and Matron thought that Lady Sims Woodhead would want to write to him.
9-11 - Peter Allan, Johannesburg, about his research into tuberculosis in repatriated and native 'boys' as well as his hopes to one day have a Papworth in South Africa.
12-13 - H. Crohill, forwarding a letter from the Norwich Union Ltd., Cambridge, requesting that a form be filled in for the particulars of an Essex Coupé so that a motor policy can be correctly endorsed.
14 - C. R. Leake, J.T. Stanton and Co. Ltd, timber importers, St. Ann's Fort, Kings Lynn, about a letter received, hoping that Varrier-Jones still intends to place an order with them and sympathising with the state of Papworth's finances.
15-17 - Copy letter to C. R. Leake, Kings Lynn, requesting quotation for timber with reply.
18 - Harriett E. Woodhead, Cambridge discussing Remembrance Day and the Poppy fund, the lack of understanding in young people about the war, and also wishing Varrier-Jones a good journey to Ireland.
19 - Copy letter to the Secretary, Royal Society of Medicine, London, ordering a ticket for the annual dinner.
20 - Copy letter to the Secretary, Royal Automobile Club, asking for information on the cost of shipping a private car to Dublin.
21 - Copy letter to Dr H. C. Quin, P.O. Box 221, Sekondi, Gold Coast with thanks for congratulations on gaining 'M.R.C.P', informing him that Matron is on holiday and noting that Papworth is going well despite the poor weather.
22 - E. [Obermer], London, resenting Papworth committee's suggestion that it was forced into contributing to his expenses as a favour, whereas he believes that he was providing the favour, but promising nevertheless to complete the investigations.
23 - Copy letter to Messrs Rider, Heaton, Meredith and Mills, 8 New Square, Lincolns Inn, London informing that a tithe rent-charge should not be rendered to him but to the new owner of the property.
24 - Copy letter to Varrier-Jones, Bryntirion, Hereford [from private secretary] forwarding various letters.
25 - Copy letter to E. Obermer, London, sending a cheque but informing that it must be the last payment 'under this arrangement' and that Mrs Dimsdale was not happy with sending it.
26-27 - H. Quin, Sekondi, Gold Coast congratulating Varrier-Jones on his M.R.C.P, discussing the prevalence of tuberculosis in Africa and his plans to set up a TB hospital.
28 - Copy letter to E. Obermer, London confirming an estimate [for printing report] and hoping that the order can be obtained.
29 - Copy of letter from Queen Mary, Sandringham, Norfolk to Sir Frederick [Milner] about her visit to Papworth.
30 - E. Obermer, London, sending a copy of a letter [ cf. 1383/7/6/36-37] and hoping a reply can be given 'through Mrs D[imsdale].'
31-32 - Seymour Obermer, 41 Egerton Crescent, London apologising for late reply to letter because of rehearsal commitments of a play he was in and regretting that he cannot give £3,000 to Papworth because of the amount of support he gives to the Heritage Craft Schools at Chailey [Sussex], with copy reply, acknowledging his financial commitments and asking if he would be willing to produce his play Devil in Bronze at Papworth.
33 - L. J. Agnes, 5, Papworth Everard: a note about Cricket Club thanking Varrier-Jones for his offer to assist in the laying out new ground.
34 - Manuscript draft of letter to Lord Hamilton expressing delight at news of Queen's wish to visit Papworth. Questioning whether he should inform the committee, or if she requires the visit to be so private as to just being accompanied by Varrier-Jones and Matron.
35 - Copy letter to [Seymour] Obermer, expressing wish to clear the debt on the new Hostel for women, and wondering if Mr Obermer could possibly donate the remaining £3000 to clear the debt. (for reply see /31-32).
36-37 - Copy of letter from E. Obermer to Sir Laurence Philipps, Llanstephan House, Llyswen, Breconshire, about his comments that a fee of one hundred guineas for medical examinations carried out on his son were 'outrageous', justifying the cost of the investigations. Requesting an apology for these comments and offering to waive the fee if Sir Laurence can find any laboratory or hospital which would have undertaken the examination for less.
38 - Harriet E. Woodhead, Cambridge, cancelling a trip to Papworth due to the heat.
39 - Copy letter to O. N. Martin, Harleston, about a 'very welcome letter' arrived from him, and his disbelief at securing 'such a reduction'. Also requesting that he send a cheque on to the 'income tax people'.
40 - E. Obermer, Gasthaus zum Anker, Zimmersfeld, Oberamt Nagold, Wurtemburg, Germany, about his trip round Europe and requesting Varrier-Jones sends him the £150 owed to him by Papworth, so that he can buy a photometer in Paris.
41 - Copy letter to R. W. Whymper, Houghton, Hunts., in delight after his viewing a portrait being painted by Mr Calkin, and in thanks at recommending 'so excellent an artist'
42 - Copy letter to E. Obermer, Gasthus zum Anker, Limmersfeld, Oberamt Nagold, Wurtemberg, Germany, apologising for being unable to forward a cheque to him due to relevant parties being absent on holiday [reply to /40]
43 - Second copy of letter to S. Obermer [Identical to /35].
44 - Copy letter to Vivians Studio, High Town, Hereford, about receipt of photographs of Mrs Varrier-Jones, stating his favourite photograph and asking the price of the finished print of this photograph.
45 - Copy letter to Lance Calkin, 43 Roland Gardens, London, discussing the photographs taken of his mother under Lance Calkin direction and hoping that he will be able to do a portrait from these.
46 - Harriet E. Woodward, Cambridge, about a list of names for an event, discussing icebergs in the Atlantic, and hoping that Varrier-Jones is in good spirits.
47 - Copy letter to O.N. Martin, Harleston, about an enclosed form and discussing the irregularity in his receipt of dividends.
48 - Copy letter to Mr Randall, 2 The Hawthorns, Mortimer Road, Hereford, requesting that he resumes work without delay on painting the railings at Bryntirion.
49 - F. P. Bullar, Rating and Valuation Office, Hereford, informing that there is no allowance in respect of Bryntirion (regarding a previously sent letter- [/51]),
50 - Harriett E. Woodhead, Cambridge enclosing a list of subscribers to the Papworth Hospital Guild fund, and discussing the events at Trinity Hall garden party, stating that she noticed his absence.
51 - Copy letter from private secretary to the Rating and Valuation Officer, Town Hall, Hereford wondering if there should be an allowance on rates for Bryntirion.
52 - List of acceptances for an advisory board to British Journal of Endocrinology on the scientific and clinical side.
53-56 - Letter from E. Obermer, London, including three copy letters about conducting tests on drinking water at Preston Hall.
57 - Charles Whymper, Houghton, Huntingdon, recommending artist [Lance Calkin] to create a portrait of Varrier-Jones' mother, and estimating the price.
58 - Sir A.S. MacNalty, Ministry of Health, congratulating Varrier-Jones on gaining M.R.C.P.
59-60 - W. Hardesty, Manager of Norwich Union Life Assurance Society, Cambridge, discussing suggested alterations to life insurance policy. With manuscript note on letter by Varrier-Jones 'I can't understand a word of this'. Includes quotation for a with profits endowment insurance.
61 - Copy letter to Mrs Noyce, Papworth Everard, thanking her for mushrooms.
62 - Copy letter to Professor G. H. F. Nuttall, Longfield, Madingley Road, Cambridge, promising to attend the unveiling of the 'bronze portrait' at the Medical School.
63 - Copy letter to the Secretary, Royal Academy of Arts, London, promising to write after visiting the Royal Academy Exhibition.
64 - H. M. Barlow, Secretary, Royal College of Physicians, London, informing that a diploma has been sent, and requesting an acknowledgement upon receipt.
65-67 - Thomas Dean, tenant of Tirphillip, Talybont-on-Usk, Breconshire, giving notice of quitting the farm on the 25 March 1930. Also O. N. Martin, Hazard Pratt and Martin Solicitors, Harleston, about Tirphillip, returning a signed contract of purchase and suggesting that he act for both Mr Richards' (purchaser) and Varrier-Jones' behalf , with copy reply.
68-69 - Copy letter to the Secretary, Royal Academy, London, asking for a reference for a good, but not costly, portrait painter. With reply from Secretary, suggesting he visit the Royal Academy Exhibition and then consult again about the probable fees of artists whose work attracts him [cf. 1383/7/6/63].
70-78 - Correspondence with the Secretary, Royal College of Physicians, London about sending documents needed for the consideration of his admission to the Royal College of Physicians and detailing the titles of papers he is submitting.
79-80 - School Correspondent, Papworth Everard Council School, enclosing a copy of the invoice received from W. Heffer and Sons for school prizes, requesting that Varrier-Jones pays part of the cost with copy invoice.
81 - Copy letter to Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths, Merthyr Tydfil, from private secretary asking for copy of Varrier-Jones' birth certificate.
82 - Copy letter to The Times Book Club, 42 Wigmore Street, London from the private secretary saying that The Intelligent Women's Guide to Socialism by G. B. Shaw has been returned to R. Sayle and Co.'s circulating library.
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84 - Memorandum from K. Cook, Secretary, Papworth Everard Horticultural Society, accepting with thanks his offer to donate a silver challenge cup in Class 2 and his offer to place the 'Papworth film' at the Society's disposal.
85 - Memorandum from K, Cook, Papworth Everard Horticultural Society, suggesting that the challenge cup should be known as the 'Varrier-Jones Challenge cup'. Also noting the date fixed for the exhibition of the 'Papworth Film', and the alteration of the variety of seeds distributed to the village from annual chrysanthemums to escholtzias.
86 - F. O. [Istray?], Grey Friars, Hereford, asking about the make of Varrier-Jones' mother's electrically-heated blanket, and also passing on a message from Dr Dickinson that Varrier-Jones' mother is doing well.
87 - Copy letter to the Manager, Cambridge University Press from private secretary requesting that two publications are sent to Varrier-Jones
88 - Copy letter to O.N. Martin, Messrs Hazard, Pratt and Martin, Harleston, sending another Income tax instalment. Also enquiring as to what is happening at Tirphillip.
89 - E. Obermer, London, listing those who have promised to join an advisory board, and those asked who have not yet responded.
90-94 - Letters from the Papworth Everard Horticultural Society acknowledging Varrier-Jones' donation to the Society's general fund, and enclosing a report of the meeting held on the 23 January 1929.
95-103 - Correspondence with O. N. Martin, Hazard, Pratt and Martin, solicitors, Harleston, about life insurance, with a letter from W. E. Bowyer about the special investment policy of the Prudential Assurance Co.
104-108 - Correspondence with the Secretary, Royal Automobile Club, London about the cost and formalities of taking a motor car to the Irish Free State, with reply from private secretary saying that Varrier-Jones has decided to hire a car instead. Includes partially-completed form partially for car Varrier-Jones was considering taking to Dublin.
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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