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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
Collapse 6 - Papers of the Founder and Director, Pendrill Varrier-Jones6 - Papers of the Founder and Director, Pendrill Varrier-Jones
2 - File containing reports by Pendrill Varrier-Jones and others on proposals for Village Settlements and sites for suitable for conversion, including Hylands, Chelmsford, Essex, Barrowmore Hall, Cheshire, Preston Hall, Kent and Westwood Hall, Leek, Staffordshire and existing Tuberculosis Settlements, including Fazakerley, Liverpool, Breslau-Herrnprotsch, Germany, mainly 1920
Expand 3 - Correspondence and papers of Pendrill Varrier-Jones as County Tuberculosis Officer and Director of the Cambridgeshire Tuberculosis Colony Bourn, include draft [with annotations by Pendrill Varrier-Jones] and typescript report about Bourn Colony by Elsbeth Dimsdale, Honorary Secretary [of the County Public Health Committee], papers about milk supply at Girton College [for diphtheria], 'Continuous Temperature Apparatus' [thermometer devised by Varrier-Jones] for patients and shelters, arranged in chronological order with summary of contents by Peter Fraser (c1945)3 - Correspondence and papers of Pendrill Varrier-Jones as County Tuberculosis Officer and Director of the Cambridgeshire Tuberculosis Colony Bourn, include draft [with annotations by Pendrill Varrier-Jones] and typescript report about Bourn Colony by Elsbeth Dimsdale, Honorary Secretary [of the County Public Health Committee], papers about milk supply at Girton College [for diphtheria], 'Continuous Temperature Apparatus' [thermometer devised by Varrier-Jones] for patients and shelters, arranged in chronological order with summary of contents by Peter Fraser (c1945)
Collapse 4 - Correspondence and papers of Pendrill Varrier-Jones as County Tuberculosis Officer and Director of the Cambridgeshire Tuberculosis Colony Bourn arranged in chronological order about Varrier-Jones' work on the Continuous Temperature Apparatus, formation of the After Care Association, patients, including reply to questionnaire (?for application to Colony) by H Crowhill [later first Manager of Papworth Industries] ) arranged in chronological order with summary of contents by Peter Fraser (c1945)4 - Correspondence and papers of Pendrill Varrier-Jones as County Tuberculosis Officer and Director of the Cambridgeshire Tuberculosis Colony Bourn arranged in chronological order about Varrier-Jones' work on the Continuous Temperature Apparatus, formation of the After Care Association, patients, including reply to questionnaire (?for application to Colony) by H Crowhill [later first Manager of Papworth Industries] ) arranged in chronological order with summary of contents by Peter Fraser (c1945)
1-2 - Summary of the correspondence of 1916 [by Peter Fraser]
3-8 - H.G. Crohill in reply to questionnaire (details of which not given) about the sort of life and work appropriate for an ex-solider with tuberculosis.
9 - Copy letter to F. Phillips, Secretary to Rutland Insurance Committee, Church Passage, Oakham, telling him of inauguration of the Cambridge after-care scheme for persons suffering from tuberculosis, explaining the payment scheme and its effect on sickness benefit.
10 - Copy letter to G.P. Bidder, Cavendish Corner, Hills Road, Cambridge, thanking him for an offer of money.
11 - Copy letter to G.H. Barnsdale, Hoxne House, Marshall Road, Cambridge, apologising for cancelling visit due to ill health.
12-13 - R. S. Whipple, Wexcombe, Luard Road, Cambridge, about the health and future treatment of A. P. Bevan, 17 Alpha Road.
14-17 - C. M. Rice, The Parsonage, Camberley, [Surrey], regarding statistics and how Varrier-Jones persuaded the insurance and friendly societies to agree to a graduated work scheme. Also copy reply detailing belief that graduated work is the best treatment for post-sanatoria sufferers.
18 - Sir B. Dawson, London, thanking him for paper on Clinical Thermometry.
19 - [Sir R.L. Morant], National Health Insurance Commission, in reply to a previous letter and also suggesting a strategy for presenting to the committee an idea that had been evolved.
20-22 - Copy letters to Mrs M Dimsdale,13 College Street, Winchester, telling her of results of a committee meeting and the increase of beds at Bourn to thirty.
23 - The editor of Nature, Macmillan and Co., London, regretting non-publication of paper 'Clinical Thermometry' by Sims Woodhead and Varrier-Jones.
24-26 - [E.J. Gardom?], Gloucestershire Insurance Committee, Gloucester, to Miss Thomas, 24 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge, requesting a copy of the scheme for after-care adopted by Cambridge Insurance Committee with manuscript description of the concept of the Cambridge Voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee [in hand of Varrier-Jones].
27 - Copy letter to Mrs M Dimsdale, Winchester, about [tuberculosis] cases 'slipping through into Army'
28 - Sir R.L. Morant, National Health Insurance Commission, suggesting Dr Jones enrols for the Army and reassuring that he is unlikely to be selected but that it will give him a forum for his points to be made.
29 - 'W.E.C', Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company, Cambridge, about repairs to a 'Rectum Thermometer Outfit'.
30 - Harold Phillips, National Deposit Friendly Society, 47 High Street, Biggleswade, Beds., thanking him for pamphlet sent and requesting whether the Bourn Colony takes patients from other counties
31-34 - Harold Phillips, Association of Approved Societies for Bedfordshire, High Street, Biggleswade, Beds., requesting information on the origin of the Bourn colony with copy reply.
35 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale, Winchester, expressing concern about the Army's treatment of tuberculosis soldiers.
36-37 - Harold Philips, Association of Approved Societies for the County of Bedford, requesting permission to circulate copies of Varrier-Jones' letter to members of the Tuberculosis Committee of Bedfordshire County Council, with copy reply consenting and emphasising lack of expense of Bourn experiment.
38 - Scientific sales manager, Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company Ltd., acknowledging receipt of clinical thermometer for repairs.
39 - Francis Jenkinson, University Library Cambridge thanking Varrier-Jones for works donated.
40 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale, Holly Cottage, Clare Road, Cambridge, informing of a potential late arrival to a meeting.
41 - Sir R.L. Morant, National Health Insurance Commission, expressing surprise at the suggestion that Varrier-Jones could be sent away from civil work [for the war] and reassuring that he is investigating the matter.
42 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale about the health of a MrGeeraerts and enquiring as to the possibility of funding a fortnight's visit to the seaside for him.
43 - Mrs F.A. Keynes, 6 Harvey Road, Cambridge, requesting a meeting and discussing an overlooked order for a thatcher.
44 - Sir R.L. Morant, National Health Insurance Commission, about rivalry between the Friendly Societies' Council and 'Dixon's Association' [the Eastern Counties Insurance Association].
45-46 - [Lieut.-Col.] G. Sims Woodhead, Command Depot, Tipperary, Ireland, requesting information on numbers of tuberculosis soldiers and their treatment in the region with copy reply.
47 - A B[artholomew], University Library, Cambridge giving address of the Caravan Club as requested
48 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale, Atlanta, Trevone Bay, Padstow about possible plans for expansion of Bourn Colony and a grant for temperature experimental work
49 - John Lowe, Coupar Angus, [Perthshire, Scotland] regarding a Nurse Brown who had been treated at Bourn and seeking information about how to aid her recovery on her return home with copy reply stating disappointment should the disease became active on her return home and that the aim of the Colony is to keep patients for so long a time that they have every chance of becoming permanently cured.
50 - G.Sims Woodhead, Tipperary, recommending a candidate for chauffeur.
51-52 - Copy letter from Varrier-Jones at the County Tuberculosis Dispensary, 33 Regent Street, Cambridge, to Professor Hopkins, Biochemical Laboratory, Medical School, Cambridge, explaining the research work he intends to undertake with the continuous temperature apparatus at the Bourn Colony.
53-55 - Cyril J Wallis, of Taylor Instrument Companies, Rochester, New York written from Macomb, Illinois, requesting information on temperature fluctuations of apparatus in contact with cancerous tissues.
56 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale about Mr Adeane's [of the] Eastern Counties [Insurance] Association determination to have nothing to do with the [Cambridgeshire After-Care scheme].
57 - Draft letter to Professor Hopkins as in /51-52
58 - Copy letter to Professor Hopkins acknowledging he is content to be a member of the new Tuberculosis After-Care Association.
59-60 - Copy letter to J. Chivers, Wychfield, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, recommending a chauffer if his chauffer is called-up, with reply thanking Varrier-Jones.
61 - Copy letter to G. Sims Woodhead, Tipperary, informing him that the final draft for the scheme has been put before the commissioners and inviting him to become a member the Association [Cambridge After-Care Scheme for tuberculosis] and about Varrier-Jones giving evidence about the scheme to Parliament.
62-63 - Copy letters to Mrs Dimsdale, Woolacombe, Devon, regarding a successful meeting about the starting of the Tuberculosis After-Care Association and meetings of various committees.
64 - E. S. Reynolds, chairman, Sanatorium Benefit Committee, Tynrhos, Bridport, Dorset, requesting information on the Cambridgeshire 'shelter colonies'.
65-66 - Sir R.L. Morant, National Health Insurance Commission, with a critique of an article written by Varrier-Jones.
67 - Copy letter to Dr Malden regarding the reasons behind an interview and that 'there was no attempt to conceal its purpose as had been suggested'.
68-69 - Copy letter to E. S. Reynolds, Bridport, regarding the origin of Bourn Colony, of the same wording as letter [/31-34.]
70 - Copy letter to G. Sims Woodhead, Tipperary, regarding the comments by Sir R.L. Morant on the draft copy of an article for The Lancet.
71 - Copy letter to 'Wallis' regarding the use of thermo-couple in measuring temperatures of carcinomas [In response to /53-/55?]
72 - Copy letter to Mrs M. Dimsdale, Woolacombe, about an article soon to appear in The Lancet and reasons for giving evidence before a departmental committee.
73 - Copy letter to Mrs M. Dimsdale setting-out the reasons for the 'larger scheme' [for Bourn Colony] and the purpose of acquiring an estate.
74 - Copy letter to the editor, The Lancet about an article [on After-Care for those suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis] for publication.
75 - Assistant Editor, The Lancet Offices, London informing that due to space Varrier-Jones's article cannot be put into the next edition, although a précis may be.
76 - G.S.W.Epps, Secretary to the Departmental Committee on Approved Society Finance and Administration, London, to Mrs M. Dimsdale, Winchester, Hampshire, acknowledging receipt of letter and informing her of the committee being reconvened.
77 - Copy letter to the editor, The Lancet, enclosing a précis of article and the address to send offprints to.
78 - Copy letter to R.S. Whipple, Cambridge, with thanks for a contribution towards the Bourn Colony and an update on 'Boyee'.
79 - G.S.W.Epps, Secretary to the Departmental Committee on Approved Society Finance and Administration, to Mrs M. Dimsdale, Winchester, acknowledging letter.
80 - H. Phillips, Association of Approved Societies for the County of Bedford, about a letter from the chairman of the Bedfordshire Insurance Committee, arising from Varrier-Jones' letter, and 'hoping that some start will be made in this county [for an aftercare association]
81 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale about a donation of £250 promised by Sir Ernest Casselfor the tuberculosis after-care association] and arranging a meeting of the Bourn committee.
82 - Copy letter to H. Phillips, Association of Approved Societies, Biggleswade, with thanks for a letter sent.
83-84 - R.S Whipple, Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company, enclosing a subscription for [repairs to] the road at Bourn sanatorium with copy reply.
85 - A.P. Dixon, [bookseller], 9 Market Street, Cambridge, discussing a man found 'to come over to talk to your men'
86 - G.S. Woodhead, Tipperary, about bill for wiring x-ray apparatus.
87 - E. Dimsdale, Winchester, arranging a visit to Bourn and providing details of accommodation.
88-89 - Cyril J. Wallis, Corner Hudson and Titus Avenue, Irondequoit, New York, U.S.A., providing further details of the thermocouple for taking temperature during the cauterisation of cancerous tissue.
90 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale, Winchester, with thanks for postcard [In reply to /87?] and discussing the poor treatment of Bourn in an annual report.
91 - Copy letter to G. Sims Woodhead, Tipperary, regarding preparation of literature [about the Colony], thanking him for recognition of his work at the recent meeting of the Federation of Councils of Friendly Societies at Liverpool, and commenting that with the dark nights he will be spending more time at the Colony, giving him opportunities for work on the continuous temperature apparatus.
92 - Oliver Papworth, 10 Emmanuel Road, Cambridge, about adding his name to a list of members of the [After-Care] Association.
93-94 - Clive Riviere, 19 Queen Anne Street, London, sending a paper relating to work used for a paper for The Lancet and regretting that the paper is unavailable. Includes copy reply with information on a case at Bourn.
95-96 - G.F.C.Gordon, Queen's Hotel, Leeds about a new x-ray room at the medical school [Cambridge] asking for a description of its suitability, and suggesting ways to make the experience more relaxing for the patient.
97-98 - G.S.W. Epps, Departmental Committee on Approved Society Finance and Administration, to Mrs M. Dimsdale requesting the attendance of Varrier-Jones and Mrs Dimsdale to give evidence to the committee.
99 - Clive Riviere, London, about using musical notes in diagnosis of tuberculosis, requesting he publish his results to encourage others to use this technique.
100 - J.B. [Hopkins?], Biochemical Laboratory, Cambridge requesting membership of the new 'After-Care Association'
101 - Elsbeth Dimsdale, Winchester, about her correspondence with various people about [donations] including Sir E Cassel('has never answered at all'), Sir R.L. Morant] (who is hopeful of getting a grant), Bourn and ill-health of various acquaintances including [her daughter's] broken elbow possibly requiring another operation.
102 - Elsbeth Dimsdale, London, apologising for not making an appointment and giving details of the medical opinion on the broken elbow.
103 - Elsbeth Dimsdale giving address in London to where she is staying whilst taking her daughter for medical attention.
104 - A.H.Reed, Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company Ltd, asking that the company be added to the list of members of the After-Care Association
105 - Copy letter to Mrs M. Dimsdale, London, retelling the events of a committee meeting and sending best wishes for her daughter's recovery .
106 - Copy letter to Dr Fletcher, 15 Buckingham Street, London, applying for a grant for research at Bourn colony, (wording similar to that of letter /51-/52).
107 - Sir R. L Morant, London regarding 'Basil' and suggestions for his long-term health given by Varrier-Jones.
108 - H. Hughes, Independent Order of Oddfellows, Shrewsbury District Offices, requesting a copy of article published in The Lancet .
109 - Copy letter to Mrs M. Dimsdale, 51 South Street, Park Lane, London, sending best wishes for her daughter's health and reporting on meeting.
110 - Copy letter to T.M. Kelynack, 139 Harley Street, London, offering to submit an article on the After-Care of the Consumptive Working Man for The British Journal of Tuberculosis.
111 - C.E. Hudson, Midland Federation of Friendly Societies' Councils, requesting 24 copies of a pamphlet (cf. 1383/2/3/1).
112 - Copy letter to Mrs M. Dimsdale, regarding work being undertaken at Bourn and the necessity of enlarging the colony.
113 - Copy letter to C. E. Hudson, Leicester, about sending a revised pamphlet [In reply to /111].
114 - Wilfred [Beesley?], The National Clean Milk Society, 2 Soho Square, London requesting copies of a pamphlet Quasi-continuousTemperature Records in Healthy and Tuberculous Bovine Animals (for which see 1383/2/1).
115 - C J. Lamb, Engineering Laboratory, Cambridge, arranging time for Varrier-Jones to see their x-ray apparatus.
116 - [T. P. Strangeways], Pathological Laboratory, Cambridge, requesting a note of research undertaken in the last year for Sims Woodhead's report .
117 - Copy letter to Sims Woodhead, Tipperary about an x-ray room and the purchase of tubes for research work.
118 - F.E. Vickey, 26 Riverside, Cambridge, about the Cambridge and District Friendly Societies Council's decision to form a tuberculosis after-care association and the election of Dr Varrier-Jones to this committee.
119 - G. Epps, Secretary to the Departmental Committee on Approved Society Finance and Administration, about expenses claim.
120 - Copy letter to T.P. Strangeways, Cambridge, about the work carried out by Varrier-Jones at the medical schools during the year.
121 - Memorandum from G. Sims Woodhead, Tipperary, regarding x-ray apparatus being ready for work and notes to be sent on.
122 - Copy letter to G. Sims Woodhead, Tipperary, requesting permission for the Tuberculosis After-Care Association to meet in the large theatre at the Medical School.
123-124 - Copy letter to C.F. Hunt, Bellevue, 62 Queens Road, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hants., responding to criticism of Tuberculosis and the working man (see 1383/2/3/1).
125 - Copy letter to Dr T.N. Kelynack, [editor of British Journal of Tuberculosis], 139 Harley Street, London enclosing an article on the 'After care of the Consumptive working-man'
126 - Copy letter to Mrs M. Dimsdale, Winchester, requesting her attendance at a meeting of the Tuberculosis After-Care Association, discussing his choice for chair of the meeting and admitting to a failure of nerve in asking Sir Ernest Casselfor £10,000.
127 - J. [Elverton?] Secretary, Cambridge and County Trades and Labour Council, 209 Melton Road, Cambridge, accepting membership of Association [for After-Care] and discussing the work-load of trade union secretaries.
128-129 - Sir H. G. Fordham, chairman Cambridgeshire County Council, Odsey, questioning the nature of the proposed After-Care Association, suggesting possible improvements and clarification of the rules
130 - Copy letter to Mr Williamson, Motor Garage, King Street, Cambridge, requesting Charles Rolfe have a course of lessons in motor driving and mechanics.
131 - T. N. Kelynack, London, thanking him for manuscript sent.
132 - Sir H.G. Fordham, Odsey, regarding possible chairman of a meeting [of the After-Care Association?] and his differences with other committee members.
133-134 - C.F. Hunt, Portsmouth, voicing his opposition to the idea of sick-pay for working patients and suggesting alternatives.
135 - Postcard from E Dimsdale, Winchester, regarding her correspondence with various people and enquiring about W.C. Roberts.
136 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale, about a visit by Mr Roberts and discussing his suggestion of treating discharged soldiers as well as the support for the After-Care Association.
137 - Copy letter to Mr Barron, Cambridge Scientific Company, apologising for missing a meeting.
138 - Copy letter to G. Sims Woodhead, enclosing an account for repair to the clinical thermometer outfit as a grant is not forthcoming.
139 - G.S.W. Epps, Departmental Committee on Approved Society Finance and Administration, about using the memorandum published in The Lancet.
140 - Copy letter to the editor, The Lancet requesting permission to reprint his article in the report of the Departmental Committee (see /139).
141 - Copy letter to Dr W. M. Fletcher, Medical Research Committee, London, discussing a grant for the continuous temperature work at Bourn.
142 - Copy letter to G. Sims Woodhead, Tipperary, about the success of a meeting, discussion of a grant offered for their research, and how to gain the equipment needed.
143 - Copy letter to Sir H.G. Fordham, Cambridge requesting a meeting, and apologising for the inclusion of his name in a list [of subscribers to the After-Care Association] read out at a meeting.
144 - Copy letter to Sir. R.L. Morant, National Insurance Commission, about the feasibility of the Eastern Counties Association wishing to join the After-Care Association.
145 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, National Insurance Commission, discussing the legalities of the Eastern Counties Association joining the After-Care Association.
146 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, National Insurance Commission, about the attitudes of a Mr Dixon and Mr Clark from the Eastern Counties Association.
147 - Copy letter to Sir George Fordham regarding the nature of the [After-Care] Association and whom it represents, and where to hold meetings.
148-9 - Sir R.L. Morant, National Health Insurance Commission, discussing the limited ways in which the Eastern Counties Association can contribute to the After-Care Association.
150 - G. Sims Woodhead, Tipperary, informing Varrier-Jones of a cheque sent to the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company from the 'cow money'.
151 - Sir R. L. Morant, 14 Thurloe Square, London, with thanks for a matter Varrier-Jones had looked into and asking Varrier-Jones to report to them as to the health of [their son?]
152 - Copy letter to P. Vivian, National Health Insurance Committee, asking for clarification of the information desired by the Coventry Insurance committee.
153 - Sir H.G. Fordham, Odsey, about meeting with Varrier-Jones and the suitability of Sir Clifford Allbutt for a position of organiser and leader [of the After-Care Association].
154 - Joseph Griffiths, 1st E[astern] Reg[ional] Hospital, Cambridge informing Varrier-Jones that the temperature apparatus requested is available for use.
155 - G.S.W. Epps, Departmental Committee on Approved Society Finance and Administration, asking Varrier-Jones to proof-read a memorandum to be printed in the Committee's Report.
156 - Thomas Runciman, veterinary surgeon, Ely, asking for Varrier-Jones to refer any unsuccessful candidate/respondents to his advertisement to him as Runciman is also looking for a motor driver.
157 - Copy letter to Sir H.G. Fordham, Odsey, arranging to meet.
158 - Sir Ernest Cassel, London asking for confirmation of Varrier-Jones's agreement with Mrs Dimsdale about the amount of assistance required.
159 - Copy letter to Col. Griffiths, 1st Eastern General Hospital, Cambridge, clarifying the apparatus required for his continuous temperature work after incorrect apparatus was sent.
160 - Copy letter to A.J. Wylie, Insurance Committee for County of Essex, 58 Fulbrooke Road, Leytonstone, [Essex], asking for a clarification of what information is required in his enquiry about after-care.
161 - Copy letter to S.O. Vivian, confirming receipt of letter and promising to write to the clerk to the Coventry Insurance Committee.
162 - Copy letter to Sir E. Cassel, [London], about the cost of a new extension at Bourn and arranging a meeting to discuss the details of the proposal.
163 - E. Dimsdale, Winchester, arranging a meeting of the Bourn committee and excitement about the possibility of Bourn Colony receiving £5000.
164 - A. J Wylie, clerk to Essex Insurance Committee, Leytonstone, requesting further information about the financial support given by societies for [after-care] scheme.
165 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale, Winchester, about a proposed visit by Sir E.t Casselto Bourn .
166 - Sir E [Cassel?], Brook house, Park Lane, [London], arranging a visit to Bourn.
167 - Telegram from Sir E. Cassel 'unable to come to Cambridge tomorrow'
168 - Sir E. Cassel, London, regarding visit cancellation and rearranging.
169 - Copy letter to A.J. Wylie, Leytonstone, informing him that all Cambridgeshire friendly and approved societies intend joining the after-care scheme; also that the private members of the association will be responsible for uninsured persons, so that 'I hope every case of tuberculosis which is suitable will have the opportunity of our After-Care measures'.
170 - H.J. Gauvain, Medical Superintendent, Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples' Hospital and College, Alton, Hants., arranging a visit by Varrier-Jones to the Hospital.
171 - Copy letter to Sir E. Cassel, London, arranging to meet to discuss the plans of the extension of the Tuberculosis Colony at Bourn.
172 - Copy letter to Dr H. J. Gauvain suggesting a postponement of visit until 1917 if the proposed date is inconvenient (see /170).
173 - Copy letter to Mr Baron discussing a flood that had damaged wiring to the x-ray apparatus.
174 - Copy letter to A.R. Hill, 7 Guest Road, Cambridge, expressing concerns over the views expressed at a meeting and wishing to meet to discuss the matter.
175 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale, Winchester, about arrangements for a meeting with Sir E. Cassel and the appointment of Lord Rhondda as president of the Local Government Board.
176 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale suggesting a postponement of the Bourn committee meeting until Mrs Keynes is well enough to attend.
177 - Postcard from [Sir] R.L.M[orant] with thanks for letter and pleasure at hearing of 'Cassel's £5,000'.
178 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale, Coton, about correspondence dispatched to Sir E. Cassel and returning a copy of a letter sent from Mr Eaden.
179 - Copy letter to Mrs Dimsdale, Winchester, with transcripts of correspondence received from Sir E. Cassel(transcripts of /166, /168, /169) and an invitation to attend the re-arranged.
180 - Copy letter to Mr Lamb enclosing a bill for erection of x-ray apparatus for his perusal prior to Varrier-Jones paying it.
181 - C.G. Lamb, Engineering Laboratory, regarding account enclosed and confirming that he will pay the account.
182 - G. Phillips, Rutland Insurance Committee, Oakham, requesting information about the arrangement with the [insurance and friendly] societies for after-care of tuberculous persons.
183 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, National Insurance Commission, asking for comments and corrections to a letter to be sent to private individuals requesting they join the Tuberculosis After-Care Association.
184 - Revd. M. de Courcy-Ireland, Melbourn Vicarage, with thanks for letter about Basil Morant and saying that they have decided to invite Basil to stay.
185 - Sir R. L. Morant, London, with New Year greetings and details about Basil travelling to Melbourn and asking Varrier-Jones to give them a report on how Basil is, if he happens to see him.
Expand 5 - Varrier-Jones correspondence, mainly personal about the death of Miss Jenkins [relative] and PVJ acting as her executor, financial matters and insurance on property, also proposed visits to Papworth of Sir Henry Rolleston and others5 - Varrier-Jones correspondence, mainly personal about the death of Miss Jenkins [relative] and PVJ acting as her executor, financial matters and insurance on property, also proposed visits to Papworth of Sir Henry Rolleston and others
Expand 6 - Varrier-Jones correspondence, mainly personal but including Lady Linlithgow, New Delhi, India, describing experience of founding Papworth Village Settlement with a view to her establishing a similar institution in India and Reynell Wreford about changes of administration at Enham Village Centre6 - Varrier-Jones correspondence, mainly personal but including Lady Linlithgow, New Delhi, India, describing experience of founding Papworth Village Settlement with a view to her establishing a similar institution in India and Reynell Wreford about changes of administration at Enham Village Centre
7 - Guard books originally used to file correspondence listed above
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
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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A tuberculosis patient in a hut at Papworth Village Settlement, 1932
Huntingdon Borough Charter, 1205
Huntingdon Borough Charter, 1205
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