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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
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
Collapse 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 1 - Correspondence and papers of Varrier-Jones 1 - Correspondence and papers of Varrier-Jones
2 - Varrier Jones' correspondence, mainly about personal matters including alterations to garage at Brymtirion, [Hereford], copy letters to Jeffreys and Powell, solicitors, Brecon about estate of Thomas Jenkins
Expand 3 - Varrier-Jones' personal and professional correspondence found loose, arranged largely in alphabetical order by correspondent, including Automobile Associations about routes for specific journeys and summons of chauffer for speeding in London, Susan Allbutt (widow of Sir Clifford), Cambridge, Knight, Frank and Rutley , estate agents, London about sale of Hatley Park Estate, donations to Sims Woodhead memorial3 - Varrier-Jones' personal and professional correspondence found loose, arranged largely in alphabetical order by correspondent, including Automobile Associations about routes for specific journeys and summons of chauffer for speeding in London, Susan Allbutt (widow of Sir Clifford), Cambridge, Knight, Frank and Rutley , estate agents, London about sale of Hatley Park Estate, donations to Sims Woodhead memorial
4 - Copy replies to letters with correspondents whose initial letter is 'R':
Collapse 5 - Varrier-Jones personal correspondence 1929 found loose, appears to be with correspondents and institutions 'A-N', although arrangement is confused. Subjects include building and landscape work to home in Hereford, sale of land adjacent to property in Hereford, proposed sale of property called Turphilip Farm, Talybont-on -Usk, Brecon, personal financial matters (including property and life insurance) and portrait by Lance Calkin 5 - Varrier-Jones personal correspondence 1929 found loose, appears to be with correspondents and institutions 'A-N', although arrangement is confused. Subjects include building and landscape work to home in Hereford, sale of land adjacent to property in Hereford, proposed sale of property called Turphilip Farm, Talybont-on -Usk, Brecon, personal financial matters (including property and life insurance) and portrait by Lance Calkin
1-5 - The Adelphi, Hotel, Liverpool, about room reservations.
6-8 - Atco Ltd., 410 Chepstow Road, Newport, [Mons.] about calling to to repair lawn-mower at Bryntirion
9-17 - C.H. Bloom and Son Nurseries, Oakington about supplying plants to replace those which may have died since planting two months previous.
18-19 - William Bowers and Co., building contractors, Bath Street, Hereford, about payments for work done at Bryntirion (described as Varrier-Jones' mother's home).
20-28 - William Bowers and Co., Hereford, about repairs at same
29 - W.E. Bowyer about merits of endowment assurance policy.
30-32 - Memorandum to Mr Bower about insurance payments due, including postcard from Norwich Union Ltd. Also note dated 9 May regarding motor car insurance from H.G. Crohill.
33-34 - Frank Cant. and Co. Ltd. , Braiswick Rose Gardens, Colchester regarding an order for roses. Also copy Varrier-Jones' order for roses.
35-37 - H. K. Claydon, Great Chesterford, about various visits to see Varrier-Jones, with copy letter rearranging visit dated 11 June.
38-45 - Correspondence between Lance Calkin, London and Dr Varrier-Jones about a visit by Dr Varrier-Jones to view a portrait being painted, with numerous rearrangements.
46-48 - J. Course, Clock House, Royston, Herts., about an inspection of Princeps clock and subsidiary clocks, and repairs to a watch. Also a post-inspection letter proposing supplying a 'watchmakers regular' in exchange for princeps clock. Copy letter reply from private secretary with thanks for return of watch.
49-50 - Notification of meeting of the creditors of the Cambrian Collieries Ltd., with associated proxy form.
51-52 - Eastern Secretary, Automobile Association, Norwich to C. A. Bowin [rectius Bovin, general manager, Papworth Industries], Hazeldene, Papworth Everard, suggesting camping sites in Dorset. Also accompanying note to Varrier-Jones from Bovin hoping letter is of interest.
53 - Copy letter to The Clerk, Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridge notifying him of a transfer of a car (S.P.A. coupé, primrose and black) to Maddox and Sons, Huntingdon.
54-56 - Correspondence with Dunhills Ltd., London regarding samples and a quotation for ordering a chauffeur's uniform.
57-63 - Memoranda and correspondence about the Papworth Everard Flower Show including details of committee meetings and allocation of prize money. Also agenda for Papworth Everard Horticultural Society committee meeting.
64 - Copy letter to E. Howard, Ex-Services Welfare Society, 51/53 Victoria Street, London requesting receipt for a blanket sent to Hereford and returning a faulty Thermege blanket.
65 - Copy receipt for signature for the sum of £42 for travelling expenses in July relating to the Enham Village Centre, Hants.
66 - Copy letter to Chave and Jackson Ltd., 6 and 7 Broad Street,Hereford, from private secretary about possible medical discount on an account received.
67-74 - Correspondence with F. Stratton, James Dixon and Sons, Ltd., London about an order for engraved cutlery, and a vegetable dish
75-77 - George Maddox and Sons, motor body builders, electrical and automobile engineers, Huntingdon, regarding quote for a new car. Also copy letter reply expressing dissatisfaction with proposal.
78-84 - Correspondence with George Maddox and Sons, Huntingdon, about suggestions for vehicle to replace Varrier-Jones' S.P.A.. Includes specification and quotation. Also correspondence after the purchase of an Essex Coupé about various problems.
85-88 - Correspondence with O.N. Martin, Harleston, about tax forms to be sent and received.
89-97 - Correspondence with O.N. Martin, Harleston, about the rent from Tyrphilip Farm and an enquiry by C.L. Marriott, auctioneer, 41 Broad Street, Hereford, about a plot of land on Overbury road for sale, including sketch-map of land.
98 - Copy letter to Munsey and Co., Market Place, [Cambridge], from private secretary, Cambridge, requesting they repair a clock for Varrier-Jones.
99-100 - Note regarding a phone call by Mr Marriott about building land in Overbury Road [ see above /89-97], with copy reply to Mr Marriott informing him that the land is not for sale.
101 - Copy letter to O.N.Martin, Harleston, about an enclosed letter from Mr Dean.
102 - Copy letter to T. Dean, Tyrphillip, Talybont-on-Usk, expressing confusion over details of a letter received 15 March regarding failed sale(?) of farm to a Mr Davies who would not give the price desired.
103 - Copy letter to O. N. Martin, Harleston, regarding confusion over Howell Powell's report (?) and a decision to let Mr Dean continue residence in Bryntirion whilst attempting to sell the farm.
104 - Copy letter to O.N. Martin, Harleston, requesting information for a tax form.
105 - Copy letter to H. M. Inspector of Taxes, 37 High Street, Huntingdon regarding notice of assessment and requesting he communicate through Varrier-Jones' solicitor (O.N. Martin, Harleston) rather than Varrier-Jones directly.
106 - Copy letter to Thomas Moore, Collector of Taxes, Pennorth, Bwlch, [?Brecons.], about his tax claim.
107 - Copy letter to O.N. Martin, Harleston, about enclosed notice of assessment.
108-110 - O.N. Martin, Harleston, enclosing a copy of a letter sent to Mr Dean, Tyrphilip, informing him that the notice he gave was not lawful, with copy reply about this letter and asking for some clarification.
111 - Copy letter to O.N. Martin, Harleston, Norfolk about a letter received from Mr Dean and a possible buyer for the farm.
112 - Copy letter to Mr T. Dean, Tyrphillip, saying that Varrier-Jones will visit him shortly to try to resolve a disagreement.
113 - Copy letter to O.N. Martin, Harleston, asking him to return a voucher for an investment, which may have been sent to him accidentally.
114 - Copy letter to O.N. Martin, Harleston, requesting he keeps the deeds until a mortgage is paid off. Also regarding the possible price of a tithe.
115-116 - O. N. Martin, Harleston, about the signing of an enclosed conveyance to Mr Richards of Tyrphilip and details of what will happen once this is signed. Also requesting the fire insurance policy is sent for amendment. With copy reply.
117 - Copy letter to O.N. Martin, Harleston, about Tyrphilip and an apparent change in possession, explaining the current resident's short-term financial difficulty, but expressing confidence that he will pay shortly.
118-119 - Copy letters to O.N. Martin, Harleston regarding two missing dividend
120 - O.N. Martin, Harleston, in receipt of tax return and informing that it has been sent to the Inspector of Taxes.
121-122 - Copy letter to O.N. Martin covering enclosed cheque and expressing concern over a demand note received from the 'Income Tax people'. With reply from Messrs Hazard, Pratt and Martin, Solicitors, Harleston, giving assurance that tax form will be dealt with promptly on Mr
123 - Copy of letter from Howell Powell and Sons, auctioneers and estate Agents N[ational] P[rovincial] Bank Chambers, Brecon, to Messrs Hazard, Pratt and Martin, Harleston, regarding Tyrphilip Farm, clarifying legal precedent for tenancy termination in this area and providing advice as to how to proceed.
124 - Copy letter to O.N. Martin, Harleston, Norfolk, querying the existence of an allowance for repairs at Bryntirion and requesting communication with auctioneers in Brecon with regards to Tyrphilip
125 - Copy letter to O.N. Martin, Harleston, covering the forwarding of two packets from Varrier-Jones.
126 - Copy letter to The Secretary, Norwich Union Ltd., Cambridge, providing particulars of a motot car to be substituted on Varrier-Jones' policy.
127-130 - Correspondence between O.N. Martin, Harleston, and Varrier-Jones about a letter from Messrs Howell Powell of Brecon. Includes copy letter confirming that Mr Martin should instruct Messrs Howell, Powell to inspect the farm and, if possible, sell it, and reply confirming these instructions have been carried out.
131-132 - Mr Crohill, Norwich Union Ltd., with details of the total due for insurance cover. Also note requesting that another renewal notice be sent with the amounts for the Daimler and S.P.A. shown separately.
133 - W.L. Gifford, Assistant Manager, Norwich Union Ltd., Norwich Union Buildings, St. Andrews Street, Cambridge, confirming that the 'occasional manservant' would be covered by policy whilst in employment at Bryntirion or elsewhere.
134-136 - Copy letters to W. Hardesty, Norwich Union Life Assurance Society,
137 - W.L. Gifford, Norwich Union Ltd., Cambridge confirming that Varrier-Jones' motor policy covers comprehensive benefits for his S.P.A. and Daimler cars.
138-143 - Correspondence with manager, Norwich Union Ltd, Cambridge, regarding placing householder's comprehensive insurance on effects on Bryntirion and cancelling two current policies.
144 - H. Crohill regarding an insurance policy enclosed for a 'common caravan'.
145 - Copy letter to W. Hardesty, Norwich Union Life Assurance Society, Cambridge, regarding a premium prepared but waiting until affairs have been arranged.
146-147 - Copy memo to Mr Crohill enclosing cheque for insurance policies, and receipt from Mr Crohill for cheque received and details of insurance policies.
148 - Copy memorandum to Mr Crohill regarding amendments to insurance policies.
149 - Copy letter to W. Hardesty, Norwich Union Life Assurance Society, Cambridge, regarding refund of commission on policies.
150-155 - Quotes for life assurance policies from Norwich Union Life Assurance
156 - Note from Johnson, Papworth, to Varrier-Jones, Hereford, regarding the Daimler being ready for collection
157-160 - Correspondence with J.I. Mills, King and Harper Ltd., automobile engineers and agents, 6and7 Bridge Street, Cambridge, about decision to delay purchase of new car or replace chassis of S.P.A. coupÚ until after the Motor Show, with copy of receipt (recipient unnamed) for various expenses 3-27 April.
161-164 - Correspondence between King and King, estate agents, valuers and surveyors, Estate Offices, 15 Brompton Road, London, and Varrier-Jones regarding insurance claims for damage by Varrier-Jones' chauffeur to a car owned by King and King.
165-168 - Correspondence with Medical Department, Kodak Ltd., London regarding an order for 16 mm. Cine-Kodak film and a potential discount on this, and sending a representative to instruct in use of [Papworth's] Cine-Kodak.
169-178 - Copy letters to the Manager, Lloyds Bank, Hereford requesting various enclosed cheques be placed to Varrier-Jones' account. Also Lloyds' receipts for these cheques, and request from private secretary for income from tithe rent-charge to be paid to Varrier-Jones.
179 - Copy letter to the Manager, Lloyds Bank, Hereford about enclosed National Savings certificate forms.
180 - Copy letter to the Manager, Lloyds Bank, Hereford requesting anenclosed cheque be used to purchase War Savings certificates.
181 - Copy letter to the Manager, Lloyds Bank, Hereford concerned that dividend warrants of the late Thomas Jenkins have not been yet sent to Miss Jenkins.
182 - Assistant Manager, Lloyds Bank Limited, Hereford to Miss M.A. Jenkins, Green Hill, Talybont-on-Usk, informing that the dividend on some 5% South Australian registered stock has not yet been received.
183 - Copy letter to the Manager, Lloyds Bank, Hereford enclosing papers regarding Canadian National Railways and requesting explanation of what they are about.
184 - Copy letter to the Manager, Lloyds Bank, Hereford enclosing tithe rent-charge for deposit.
185-188 - Copy letters to the Manager, Lloyds Bank, Hereford requesting
189 - Copy letter to Master T. Langdon, The Red Cottage, Shootersway, Berkhamsted, Herts., expressing concern upon hearing his mother was in an accident, and hoping that they can visit.
190-191 - Cabinet-making department estimates for Bristol tables, for the General Manager(?) .
192-193 - General Medical Council forms for giving notice of change of address and
6 - File containing correspondence with individuals and organisations with initial letter 'D' 1934-1935, and personal correspondence of 1935
7 - Correspondence, professional and personal
8 - Varrier-Jones' professional and personal correspondence (with one letter addressed to Dr Brieger, inviting him to speak to the Association of Industrial Medical Officers) some of which is marked [in Peter Fraser's hand] with a reference number for filing which includes /402 followed by initial letter of surname of correspondent. Content includes arrangements for visits to Papworth, distribution of Research Bulletin. Personal matters include invoice for 'lease of Rhosson Bungalow from Mrs J Manning and others' with decision taken not to proceed from Few and Co. Solicitors
9 - Correspondence found loose dated 1939, includes letters to both Pendrill Varrier-Jones and Peter Fraser (in some cases its not apparent which), about various matters, including arrangements for visits to Papworth by Queen Mary and others
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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