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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
Collapse 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
1-2 - J.E. Bidwell, Eden Hotel, Cap D'Ail near Monaco, thanking Varrier-Jones for recommendation of the hotel they are staying in, discussing their holiday plans and how much they are enjoying the area. Also hoping Varrier-Jones has recovered from the 'flu.
3 - Copy letter to A. Bradford Hill, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, thanking him for offer to read a memorandum about [Varrier-Jones'] statistical investigations and that, as suggested, he has contacted Professor Greenwood about the matter.
4 - Order form for supplement by the British Journal of Tuberculosis entitled After-Care and Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice by E. Brieger, edited by Sir Pendrill Varrier-Jones.
5 - Copy letter to Dr F. J. Bentley, Public Health Department, London County Council, from secretary thanking him for his note about H. N. Davis and saying he has asked him to telephone [Dr Bentley] for an appointment.
6-8 - E. J. Chapman, 'Chapri', Papworth, discussing the condition of the cricket pitch and the possibility of a different area being used; apologising for not writing sooner to thank Varrier-Jones for donation to the club. Also discussing the enthusiasm of members, and arrangements for some fixtures with colleges.
9 - Copy letter to M. H. Lyons, James Dixon and Sons, London, from private secretary asking that they supply Varrier-Jones with a silver challenge cup similar to that supplied in 1934. Also detailing engraving required.
10-11 - Copy letter to E. Clement Davies, 11 Vicarage Gate, London, about a suggestion that they apply for aid for the Research Department from the Leverhulme Trust, suggesting subjects which may be appropriate. Also detailing work being investigated at present, and arranging a meeting.
12 - M. Greenwood, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, to Dr Brieger with thanks for a letter and a copy of treatise.
13-14 - Copy letter to W. Russell Grant, Stone House [City of London Mental Hospital], Dartford, Kent from secretary apologising for being unable to fix a day for him to visit Papworth, and that they will try to arrange a time at the end of January. With reply to Varrier-Jones, thanking him for trying to arrange a visit, and looking forward to hearing from him at the end of January.
15-16 - Alfred Morris, Hon. Secretary, The North of England Conference of Tuberculosis Care Committees, 60 Bewick Road, Gateshead, about a date for [Varrier-Jones] to address the annual meeting. Includes copy reply confirming a suitable date, and asking if they would like lantern slides to be brought.
17 - Loraine Sperling, Lattenbury Hill, St. Ives, Hunts., with thanks to Varrier-Jones for the present of a white suitcase.
18 - Invoice from W. Heffer and Sons Ltd, 19 Sidney Street, Cambridge, to Varrier-Jones for payment for Kipling's Animal Stories.
19-20 - Invoice from the Electric Wiring and Repair Company, 5 Corn Exchange Street, Cambridge, to Varrier-Jones for the purchase of a Colombia auto record player and repairs to a Philips' set and transformer. Includes receipt of payment.
21 - Sir A. S. MacNalty, Ministry of Health, Whitehall, suggesting that Varrier-Jones makes a request to the Medical Research Council for assistance and also that the Medical Research Council is expecting a brief report on the work done by Dr Brieger and Dr Stott.
22 - G.R.F. Eveleigh, private secretary [to Sir A.S. MacNalty], Ministry of Health, acknowledging letter, promising to place it before him upon his return.
23 - Sir A. S. MacNalty, Ministry of Health, Whitehall, informing that word has been sent to Greenwood about 'Brieger's monograph'.
24 - Copy letter to [Sir A.S.] MacNalty requesting that he speak to Greenwood about the subject Dr Brieger is studying to gain support for Brieger.
25 - George Eveleigh, private secretary, Ministry of Health, to Peter Fraser, thanking him for invitation to Sir A.S. MacNalty to lecture by Sir John Megaw, which regrettably he is unable to attend.
26 - Copy letter to Sir A.S.MacNalty, with thanks for his suggestions for contacts to talk to about the 'Empire plans for an Imperial Bureau'.
27 - Sir A. S. MacNalty, Ministry of Health, confirming a meeting time with Varrier-Jones.
28 - J.L. Willcocks, Stroud General Hospital, Stroud, Glos., passing on thanks from Miss Workman for the carnations sent to her.
29 - Invoice from Papworth Industries to Mrs Dykes [head teacher at] village school, for a May pole.
30 - Norman F. Smith, Ministry of Health, saying he had at last read his book and that it has been 'added to the essential bibles which adorn my room'.
31 - Sir George Chrystal, Ministry of Health, London with thanks for the copy of the report on the Papworth Village Settlement for 1937 sent, pleased that Papworth is going 'from strength to strength'.
32 - Copy of part of a report No. 12367 from Mr Plane dated 1 July 1938 about a visit to Princes Risborogh [Bucks.] and a discussion there about the suitability of elm as timber.
33-34 - W Russell Grant, Assistant Physician, Stone House, Dartford, with thanks for an enjoyable visit to Papworth by the surgical unit of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, and arranging a second private visit for himself with copy reply suggesting time.
35-37 - Correspondence with Clement Davis, Unilever House, Blackfriars, about an inaccurate quote in The Times, promising to correct the matter and arranging a visit to Papworth [related to /43-44].
38-40 - Revd. Richard Ridge, Doddington Rectory, Cambs., inviting Varrier-Jones to lunch with copy reply apologising for being unable to attend, due to visit by doctor from Tanganyka, a government representative in the colony.
41 - Copy letter to Miss Loraine Sperling, Lattenbury Hill, St. Ives, Hunts., pleased that she liked the suitcase and requesting that she treats the gift as anonymous.
42 - A. R. Prest, Clare College, Cambridge, about arrangements for a visit to Papworth by members of the Marshall Society (cf. 1383/5/6/38-41).
43-44 - Copy letter to Mr Clement Davis, 2 Mitre Court Buildings, London wishing him to correct a statement in The Times that Papworth had collected £2 million, and instead informing that it had cost around £350,000. Also inviting him to visit Papworth.
45-56 - Correspondence with Sir A.S. MacNalty and Sir Kingsley Wood, Ministry of Health, and Lord Willingdon [chairman, Papworth Village Settlement], 5 Lygon Place, London, discussing the creation of a new body for information on tuberculosis treatment in England. Also arranging a meeting to discuss the future of an Empire Conference on the Care and Aftercare of the Tuberculous and the problems with setting up an Empire tuberculosis campaign.
57 - Ishbel, [Lady] Aberdeen, Hotel Belgravia, Grosvenor Gardens, Victoria, London, enclosing a sprig of white heather to ensure a good holiday, hoping that Varrier-Jones will visit their new home in Scotland.
58 - Agenda for a meeting of [The Royal college of Physicians,12 May 1938
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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