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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
Collapse 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
1 - Copy letter to H. C. Crohill, Quy, thanking him for offering to hand over commission, but declining his generosity, and so enclosing a cheque.
2 - C. Wigram, Buckingham Palace, providing the name and address of the head gardener of Sandringham.
3 - F. [Fanning?], 90 Newmarket Road, Norwich, congratulating Varrier-Jones on his Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, and also inviting him to be nominated for 'Institute of Public Health Congress'.
4-5 - Agenda for a meeting on the 26 July of the Royal College of Physicians including abstract of proceedings of general meeting of 10 May 1934.
6 - Copy letter to Mr G. Randell, The Hawthorns, Mortimer Road, Hereford, requesting a note of the work done at two cottages at Tupsley, [Herefords.], in 1933 and the date that payment was made.
7 - Report of the committee on Sterilisation, Royal College of Physicians, London, presented to the Committee on Thursday 25 October [1934?]
8 - D. Restall, Magdala, Bradham Lane, Withycombe, Exmouth, telling Varrier-Jones of improvement in his health and his belief that he will not have any further tuberculosis trouble, and his gratitude to him.
9 - [?]Owen [Rhys], 23 Park Place, Cardiff, enclosing film of chest x-rays of Mrs Vaughan [Rees?], informing that there is no heart enlargement, and that her chest is that of a 'chronic bronchitic'.
10 - H. J. Ratcliffe, Manager, Royal Automobile Club, London, informing that despite careful enquiry there is no trace of [Varrier-Jones'] gold cigar piercer in 'the club', and that it must have been mislaid elsewhere.
11 - Mrs Louise Roberston, 53B Bassett Road, North Kensington, London, asking if Varrier-Jones is the son of her old doctor, Charles M. Jones, if so knowing both his parents before they were married and expressing interest in his work.
12 - Mrs L. Robertson, North Kensington, wishing to meet Varrier-Jones and talking about her respect for his parents.
13 - Copy letter to the Treasurer, Royal College of Physicians, London wishing to attend a commemoration dinner and asking what dress should be worn.
14 - Dr Arnold W. Stott, 58 Harley Street, London, requesting a cheque for £1.1.0 as entrance fee to the Fellows' club.
15 - Copy letter to the Registrar, Royal College of Physicians, London, about his wish to be present at the meeting of the college on 10 May.
16 - Copy letter to the Manager, Royal Automobile Club, London, from private secretary asking for a private sitting room and single bedroom to be reserved for Varrier-Jones.
17 - F. J. Chitterden, Technical Advisor, Royal Horticultural Society, Vincent Square, Westminster, London, sending a list of books and giving information of those they 'recommend for carnations and roses'.
18 - Copy letter to Austin Reed Ltd., Regent Street, London, from private secretary asking them to supply Varrier-Jones with 18 wing collars of a particular style.
19 - Copy letter to Mr G. Randell, Hereford,asking him to send a 'capable young carpenter' to help with the erection of a summer house at Bryntirion.
20 - G. Randell, painter and decorator, Hereford, apologising for omitting to return plans for carnation house and sending the same.
21 - Sidney Russell, Fairway, Gorway Road, Walsall, requesting information on the Pendrill family tree as he is writing a history of South Staffordshire and wishing to give a full account of the 'Penderel' family.
22-23 - Copy letters to Mr G. Randell, Hereford, about creating a concrete base for a summer house at Bryntirion, Hereford.
24 - Copy letter to Thomas Rivers and Son Ltd., Sawbridgeworth, from private secretary requesting a quotation for the supply of 30 nut trees, and asking when the best time is to see oranges fruiting in the orange houses.
25-26 - H. M. Barlow, secretary, Royal College of Physicians, London, asking if Varrier-Jones will be available for admission to the Fellowship of the Royal College on the 10 May and asking him to send his membership fee in advance, with a copy of a notice of his election posted earlier.
27 - T.C. Langdon, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, promising to visit next week and about his nervousness at lunching with the vice-chancellor.
28 - T.C. Langdon, 12 Portugal Place, Cambridge, in apology for not writing at Christmas, and the failure of doctors to find anything wrong with him. Also discussing his disgrace at failing an exam last term and changing plans for area of medicine in which he intends to specialize. Also inviting Varrier-Jones to visit whenever he is in Cambridge.
29-30 - Copy letter to E. J. H. Lemon, L.M.S.R. Company, Euston Station, London, with thanks for the details of camping coaches sent but expressing annoyance that in communication last year with the company there was no indication that his idea 'was not an original one'. With reply from E. J. H. Lemon, explaining how changing circumstances made the camping coaches possible this year.
31-32 - T.C. Langdon, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, to private secretary enclosing a copy of the testimonial Varrier-Jones sent last year, and sending his best wishes for a swift recovery to him. With copy of the testimonial..
33-34 - T.C. Langdon, Red Cottage, Shootersway Lane, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, asking Sir Pendrill to provide another testimonial for the 'Tancred' people who may give him a scholarship to Caius; also informing that he is in the first year at Bart's . With copy reply, 'promising to send another testimonial and is pleased with his progress at Bart's.
35 - Copy letter to O.N.Martin, Harleston, questioning whether he is liable to super-tax.
36-38 - Sir A. S. MacNalty, Ministry of Health, congratulating Varrier-Jones on his nomination for Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians but asking that he keep the congratulations confidential until official announcement. Also copy reply agreeing that it should be kept entirely confidential, and noting that whilst various people have congratulated him already, he 'must not count [his] chickens'.
39-40 - Letter from Arthur Gibbs, 6 Wesley Avenue, Park Royal, London, to Bertram Tallyn marked [for] 'Sir Pendrill', providing names of 'glass people' as requested. Also sending a leaflet obtained at an antique exhibition. Leaflet
41 - H. Mosley Fletcher, 98 Harley Street, London, congratulating Varrier-Jones on his election to the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and also inviting him to the Cambridge Graduates Club dinner.
42 - H. [Quin?], Medical Department, Zanzibar, offering congratulations to Varrier-Jones on [election to Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians]
43 - Copy letter to R. Harkness and Co., The Rose Gardens, Hitchin, requesting that when they dispatch an order they also send a few moss roses 'as a token of your appreciation of my efforts as a salesman for your firm'.
44 - Copy letter to Mr Wallace expressing interest in the nurseries upon a visit there, and commending his faith in the future despite the 'political chaos'. Also requesting that he send rough sketches of the designs for the gardens at Bryntirion before creating the final plans, so that he is able to annotate and alter them. Also asking Mr Wallace to extend the area of the plans to include the field in front of the house. Also detailing the limited accommodation available for the staff and suggesting they may prefer to find other lodgings.
45 - Frederick Menzies, London County Council, Public Health Department, County Hall, London, congratulating Varrier-Jones on becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, and apologising that he will be absent at the meeting at which Varrier-Jones will be elected, because of a thrombosis.
46-47 - W. A. Sibly, Wycliffe College, about the arrangements for the formal opening of a sanatorium and suggesting he speaks for 3-5 minutes before declaring it formally open, with copy letter to Siblely inviting him for a weekend at Bryntirion once term is over, and discussing the arrangements for the ceremony, informing him that he will have to leave early due to travel arrangements.
48-49 - W. A. Sibly, Wycliffe College, asking Varrier-Jones to be guest of honour at speech day, to mark him becoming the president of the School Council. Copy reply from Varrier-Jones agreeing to be the guest of honour, although expressing his nervousness. Also informing him that the Duke of Kent has agreed to be the president of Papworth, and how fortunate they are.
50 - Copy letter to the Secretary, Royal College of Physicians, London apologising for the delay in replying to communication, and enclosing a cheque for £50 [for fellowship].
51 - Copy letter to Mrs Chambers, 3 The Avenue, Brecon, distressed at the state of a [unspecified] grave, and enquiring if she knows of a monumental mason who could set granite chippings in the top, as in the graves of his grandfather and great-grandfather. Also in regret at missing her when he visited Llanfrynach [Brecons.] and apologising that the cheque sent to her was not for more.
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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