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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
Collapse 1 - Correspondence and papers of Varrier-Jones 1 - Correspondence and papers of Varrier-Jones
Collapse 1 - 'Letters In', addressed to Pendrill Varrier-Jones mainly about the admission of patients and their employment but also including the administration of, and supplies to the Colony and other matters, from Central Government Departments (Ministry of Food, Ministry of Pensions) local authorities, Insurance committees and individuals. Some letters of enquiry about patients' addressed to Matron and some about supplies addressed to Mrs Keynes; writers include Sir Clifford Allbutt, Captain N Bardswell (London Insurance Committee), Mrs Dimsdale (London), Sir Hedley Le Bas (Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund, London), Mrs Keynes (Cambridge), Sir Robert Morant (National Health Insurance Committee, London). 1 - 'Letters In', addressed to Pendrill Varrier-Jones mainly about the admission of patients and their employment but also including the administration of, and supplies to the Colony and other matters, from Central Government Departments (Ministry of Food, Ministry of Pensions) local authorities, Insurance committees and individuals. Some letters of enquiry about patients' addressed to Matron and some about supplies addressed to Mrs Keynes; writers include Sir Clifford Allbutt, Captain N Bardswell (London Insurance Committee), Mrs Dimsdale (London), Sir Hedley Le Bas (Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund, London), Mrs Keynes (Cambridge), Sir Robert Morant (National Health Insurance Committee, London).
1 - Covering sheet Letters IN 1918
2 - Postcard from The Royal Seed Establishment, Reading, [Berks.], acknowledging order.
3 - F. Gates, for Director of Medical Service, Ministry of Pensions, London, concerning a change in the status of farm colony treatment of tuberculosis for discharged disabled men.
4-6 - [?], 17 Bedford Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, to 'Sister' regarding his health and work after leaving Bourn.
7-11 - Correspondence from various Ministry of Food departments regarding required rations, distribution of sugar and related forms to be returned. Also telegram 'complete equipment waiting station' from Chamberlain, London
12 - E. Gray, Tuberculosis Department, New County Offices, St. Mary's Gate, Derby, in thanks for a copy of Varrier-Jones' address on after-care received and detailing the wording used to circumvent the rule
13 - C.F.A. Hore, Ministry of Pensions, Secretary's Office, London, asking for statistics on the number of discharged men treated at Papworth during 1917.
14 - Copy letter to [?] requesting various stationary goods be sent to 1 Camden Place, Regent Street
15-17 - Bidwell and Sons., 11 Bene't Street Cambridge, including a copy letter to Mr A. H. Hayman, about his hiring the feed on the parks and cricket field. Also letter enclosing an invoice for a consignment of timber from English Bros and Co.
18-21 - Letters from S. Pauley, Ironmonger etc., 31 and 32 Bridge Street, Cambridge, to the Matron and Dr Varrier-Jones, Papworth Hall about orders for earthenware plates, wire-netting, bar soap and lime-chloride.
22-25 - Letters from Frank R. Ridley, Ridley and Houlding, Fruit Brokers and Commission Agents, 10 Russell street, Covent Garden, London, about the feasibility of the patients at Papworth starting a basket-making industry.
26 - H. G. Parker, artistic and general printer and manufacturing stationer, Bridge Street, St. Ives, Hunts., about the delivery of papers to Papworth.
27-28 - Thomas N Mawsons, High Street House, Lancaster, about suitable for sufferers of pulmonary tuberculosis and the difficulties of
29-33 - Hedley Le Bas, Joint Hon. Secretary, Lord Kitchener National Memorial Fund, 34-35 Norfolk Street, London, questioning the delay in the sending of a shelter for a Mr Davis.
34-35 - 'BM', London. Telegram to Varrier-Jones at 'Bryntyrion Hall', Hereford he inspect a number of cases of tuberculosis from London.
36 - Helen Gaze, The Grange, Aldeby, Beccles, Suffolk, about the possibility of the Colony making rabbit hutches for her.
37 - Colonel [E].S. Stanton, Ministry of Pensions, secretary's office, London, about the lack of space for bulky objects.
38-41 - Correspondence from Dr C.G. Cory, Manor House, Soham, regarding various cases.
42 - Copy letter to Mr Vinter, Southfield, Cambridge about who carries out the disinfecting of houses.
43-45 - Noel Bardswell, discussing improvements and assistance that could be made to workers and their households when the wage-earner is first diagnosed with tuberculosis and the risks of taking the colony idea too far.
46 - Mrs A. Barrett, 62 Smeaton Road, Wandsworth, London, to the Matron requesting information on the health of her brother Leonard who has recently entered the sanatorium.
47-52 - A.T. Bartholomew, 26 Northampton Street, Cambridge, various letters
53 - Mrs D. Banyard, 73 Argyle Street, Cambridge, to the Matron with thanks for information about the health of her son Leonard, and asking for information on the best way to travel to where he is.
54 - Thomas H. Mawson, High Street House, Lancaster, expressing a desire to meet Varrier-Jones and with thanks for a letter received.
55 - James Crossland, secretary, Industrial Villages and Settlements for Partially Disabled Soldiers and Sailors, 32 Orchard Street, Oxford, Street, [London], about the invitation by Mr Mawson for Varrier-Jones to visit.
56 - Mrs A. Barrett, 62 Smeaton Road, Wandsworth, London, to the Matron with thanks for information on the health of her brother.
57 - T. Gammon, 31 Fort Street, Barnstaple, Devon, requesting information about the health of their brother Walter Johnston, recently admitted to Papworth.
58 - J. Gerrard, Heathfield, Coppice Scheme, Great Shelford, about the withdrawal of his pension and requesting 1 cwt. of chemical manure to grow potatoes.
59 - Dorothea Banyard, Cambridge, to the Matron in concern at the deterioration in her son's health.
60-61 - [Copy?] letter from S. P. Vivian, National Health Insurance Commission, London, discussing modification of existing procedure of insurance regarding early admission to beds.
62-63 - W. Marshall Carrington, for Director of Medical Service, Ministry of Pensions, London, reminding that the Minister needs the weekly reports from Institutions by Wednesday of each week and requesting prompt return.
64-67 - Letters to Miss Borne and Varrier-Jones from Revd. Lawrence Iggledon, Caxton Vicarage, arranging to visit, and to hold services at Papworth.
68-70 - Henry [__oleurs], Hon. Secretary Exhibition for Assistant Secretary, of Pensions, London, requesting a table made at Papworth be sent for inclusion in an 'Inter-Allied Exhibition'. Copy reply informing that the table has been sent, and a receipt for the payment of carriage from the Great Eastern Railway Co.
71 - E. W. Peppercorn, Boxworth Cottages, Elsworth, requesting that a form be filled in to grant extra rations.
72 - John Collie, Director of Medical Service, Ministry of Pensions, London, asking that a form is completed each week as required for the Prime Minister's report.
73 - W. Edgar Stephens, Hon. Sec., Great Yarmouth War Pensions Local committee, Town Hall, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, requesting that Papworth accept Albert Ellis, a tuberculous man discharged from Kelling Sanatorium, Holt, Norfolk.
74 - A. Newsholme, Local Government Board, London, clarifying comments he made to Professor Woodhead and supporting the new work being done.
75 - Harold Phillips, National Deposit Friendly Society, Beds. and Hunts. Division, 47 High street, Biggleswade, [Beds.], about the possible treatment at Papworth of discharged soldiers suffering from tuberculosis from Beds and Hunts and whether this is covered by the Ministry of Pensions agreement.
76 - H. Philips, Secretary, Biggleswade, requesting that Varrier-Jones consider admitting some cases from Bedfordshire through the insurance committees.
77-78 - L.S. Brock, National Health Insurance Commission, London, providing references to published research into mortality of tuberculous persons.
79 - List of the members of the 'Village Centres Council' committee on the 17 June 1918.
80-82 - Hilda Fox, honorary secretary, The Village Centres Council for the Curative Treatment and Training of Disabled ex-service men, 36 Devonshire Place, London, enclosing a pamphlet on the Council's scheme for village centres and providing details of the plans for the first centre. Also enclosed, leaflet on 'The First Village Centre' [Enham, Hants.]
83-84 - William H. McMurray, Royal National Hospital, Ventnor [Isle of Wight] to Sir George Fordham, asking if he is eligible for admission to Papworth Hall Colony to train in market gardening, with typescript copy.
85-87 - A.B. MacLachlan, Local Government Board, London, and P. Webb, Board of Trade, Petrol Control Department, London, about the renewal of a certificate for the supply of 50 galls. of petrol per month for the transport of patients.
88 - Sir H.G. Fordham, Cambridge, asking Varrier-Jones to answer a letter [presumably /83-84].
89 - Copy letter from Frank M. America, Director of Information, American Red Cross, London, to Sir George Fordham, requesting details on Papworth Hall Sanatorium for an article.
90 - Lloyd Roberts, Ministry of Pensions, London, to Mrs Dimsdale, 53 Bromley Street, Westminster, requesting a copy of a signed agreement with the [Cambridgeshire] County Council.
91 - E.S.Fisher, secretary, Naval and Military War Pensions Act, Dudley [Worcs.] Local committee, requesting particulars of Papworth colony as he has tuberculous soldiers in need of treatment.
92 - R. Thomas, Ministry of Pensions, London, as editor for an article to be written on Papworth for the War Pensions Gazette, asking to receive the article by 12 July.
93 - P Webb, Board of Trade, Petrol Control Department, London, about the issue of a new licence for a supply of petrol.
94 - Olive Bright, The Home, Westmorland Sanatorium, Meathop, Grange-Over-Sands, [Lancs., now Cumbria], asking Varrier-Jones to allow a sister from Westmorland Sanatorium to visit Papworth.
95-100 - Correspondence about vacancies for nurses at Papworth Colony. Letters of enquiry into the details of vacancies from C.J. Gaskell, St. Chads V.A.D hospital, Cambridge
101 - J. B. Peace, University Press, Cambridge with quotes for copies of a pamphlet.
102 - A. H. Wool, County Accountant, Cambridge, requesting a detailed 'account for conveyance of County Council patients on admission and discharge during May and June'
103 - W. H. Saville, The Vicarage, Buckingham, to 'Matron' regarding a case being considered for admittance to the colony, and praising the work of the colony.
104 - [Mrs] J.R. Alsop, Wilburton, requesting that her tubercular son be admitted to Papworth.
105-106 - C. Kingsford, [Ministry of Pensions], on behalf of Sir Arthur Boscawen requesting the address of Edward Chapman in order
107-109 - W. Farrow, secretary, Sale and Ashton-upon-Mersey War Pensions committee, Disablements sub-committee, Town Hall, Sale, Ches., enquiring about the possibility of a George Eden being sent to Papworth. Includes medical report. With copy reply refusing him entrance.
110 - Carbonised copy letter from Mrs N.D. Corbett Lowe, Parkgate, Ches., asking if there are any vacancies at Papworth for two tuberculous men, a rigger and labourer. (cf. /225)
111 - Edith Anderson, War Pensions and Statutory committee, County Antrim Local committee, Ballee, Ballymena, asking advice on how best to aid the recovery of a discharged soldier with pulmonary tuberculosis and whether there are any vacancies at Papworth.
112 - Telegram from 'Warpensions Vic London' requesting as yet unreceived returns for the Prime Minister's report.
113 - Alice A Puttock, 7 The Avenue, Hitchin, about the date her son, D. E. Puttock can be admitted to the sanatorium.
114 - Florence Fellowes, Wimpole Lodge enquiring if there is any room at Bourn for a Mrs [Neuham?] from Arrington whom she feels is an ideal candidate for admission.
115 - Copy letter to Noel Bardswell, The Grey House, Cromer, [Norfolk], confirming transport will meet him at the station and discussing articles in The Lancet.
116-121 - Correspondence between T.N. Kelynack, The British Journal of Tuberculosis, London, and Varrier-Jones regarding an article for publication and sending blocks used to illustrate an earlier article in B.J.T to Papworth.
122 - A. A. Burke, [Ministry of Pensions], London, acknowledging a letter about the case of Sub-Lieutenant D.E. Puttock and promising immediate action.
123 - A. A. [Bonty?], private secretary to Sir A. Boscawen, [Ministry of Pensions], London, in acknowledgement of a letter received by Sir Arthur Boscawen regarding the case of James Brennan.
124-127 - Correspondence with John Galsworthy, Robert Street, Adelphi. Includes copy letters to Galsworthy about his article in Reveille Volume 1 and arranging a meeting. Also letters from Galsworthy regarding pamphlet reprints of Reveille articles and the timing of article publications.
128-139 - Memoranda and correspondence from various companies including the Great Eastern Railway, St Ives station requesting the address of the sender of a table to Papworth Colony and informing of packages to be collected
140-142 - N. Bardswell, Insurance Committee for the County of London, Insurance
143 - S.H. Hunt, for the Controller of Coal Mines, London, asking for details of the quantities of coal supplied this year, and informing that there is no surplus coal at present.
144 - L. [Adeane] Babraham, regarding King, a patient from Papworth whose health had declined since starting work at Saint's garage, Regent Street, [Cambridge].
145-148 - Letters from T. Musgrave Francis, Francis and Co., 10 Peas Hill,
149 - Sir R.L. Morant, [for Mrs Carruthers, Tapton House, Chesterfield, [Derbys.]] regarding letters being forward to him and assuring that both cases will be looked into.
150 - King and Harper [motor engineers], 6 and 7 Bridge Street, Cambridge, enclosing a vehicle registration form.
151-152 - C. H. R. Pentreath, Ministry of Pensions, London, about bill received for hire of motor car, expressing surprise at
153 - E.A.Chivers, Wychfield,[Huntingdon Road] Cambridge regarding the development of a poultry farm at Cambridge.
154 - Lieut.-Col. Chichester, Chief Constable of Cambridgeshire, enclosing an exemption form from the lighting order for signature.
155 - Managing Director, Bailey, Grundy and Barrett Ltd., electrical engineers, 2 St Mary's Passage, Cambridge, sending a corrected invoice after it was realised that kerosene sent was a cheaper grade than that charged for.
156-157 - John Collie, Director of Medical Service, Ministry of Pensions, London, stating that it has been decided that discharged men under treatment should wear an armlet to distinguish them from civilians. Also copy reply from Varrier-Jones refusing this suggestion, as a committee of patients did not support the idea.
158 - Copy letter to Sir. R.L. Morant, London in irritation at the latest circular sent by the Ministry of Pensions.
159 - Copy letter to Revd. Butcher, Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire offering to read the lessons at Sunday services.
160-161 - Revd. E.K. Douglas, Cheveley Rectory, Newmarket, regarding how to grow 'Heracleum or giant parsnip' the seeds of which were enclosed. With postcard suggesting that the time was suitable for the sowing of the seeds.
162 - C. H. R. Pentreath, Cromwell House, [London], with thanks for letter and return of cheque.
163 - W. [?], The Cups Family and Commercial Hotel, Colchester, about his plans for the next few weeks and expressing his enjoyment of a visit to Papworth.
164-169 - Telegraph from 'Butcher' to Varrier-Jones in Italian. Also a transcript
170-171 - Letters from James A. Willis, Claridge's Hotel, Brook Street, arranging a visit to Papworth Colony.
172 - J. H. Wardlaw Burnet, Ministry of National Service, London, advising Varrier-Jones that the position of certain employees of F. B. Thackray and Co., working in connection with the Cambridgeshire Tuberculosis Colony, are under consideration.
173-174 - W. Marshall Carrington, Ministry of Pensions, London, sending a copy of a letter from 17 September 1918 lest the original letter was not received. Includes copy of letter from September 1918 asking for a distinction between categories of cases in weekly returns.
175 - Telegraph from 'Morant', [London], requesting details of those threatened by call-up.
176 - C. L. Kingsford, London about Harold Crohill's pension.
177 - W. R. Walker, Ministry of Pensions, London about an enclosed sample of blue and grey material for inspection.
178 - A.R. Hill, University and General Reporting Agency, 7 Guest Road, Cambridge, requesting information on the arrangements for press on a 'private' royal visit.
179-80 - Telegram from the Sport and General Press Agency, 45 Essex Street, arranging a date to take photographs at Papworth. Also business card for the Sport and General Press Agency.
181 - John McIlvraith, Dolphin Hotel, Honiton, [Devon], congratulating Varrier-Jones on a successful event held at Papworth.
182 - Cecil Nichols, Illustration Department, The Central News Limited, 5 New Bridge Street, London, regarding photographs taken by representative and prices for additional photographs if required.
183 - E. Hope Glen, secretary of Naval and Military War Pensions, Norwich Local Committee, Old Bank of England Court, Norwich, requesting information about the Papworth Hall tuberculosis scheme and wondering if their medical referee could visit the colony.
184-186 - T.N. Kelynack, secretary, The Royal Institute of Public Health, 37 Russell Square, London, asking Dr Varrier-Jones to give a lecture on 'The Tuberculosis Problem' for a course of lectures on public health problems under war and post-war conditions. Also inviting Varrier-Jones to a discussion on 'The Tuberculosis Soldier' by Dr Jane Walker, with copy reply.
187-188 - R. H. Mushens , Clerk to Insurance Committee, Balliol Chambers, West Sunniside, Sunderland [co.Durham], asking for Varrier-Jones' support for a paper to be discussed at the annual meeting of the National Association of Insurance Committees. Includes copy reply detailing the
189-195 - Letters from Mrs F. A. Keynes, 6 Harvey Road, [Cambridge], regarding tenants
196 - Copy letter from Isobel Gathorne Hardy, Buckingham Palace, to Colonel Sims Woodhead with thanks for papers on temperature recording apparatus. Also stating that the Queen would like a copy of these pamphlets to be sent as a record of her visit and for interest.
197 - Receipt for cheque from 'E.W.', Coldham Model Laundry, Coldham Common, Cambridge.
198 - Mr Marshall Carrington, Ministry of Pensions, London, about a change in the method of payment of returns.
199-202 - M. M. Allen, Homerton College, Cambridge, enquiring about the possibility of Varrier-Jones giving an evening lecture to students about the Colony. Includes copy replies from Varrier-Jones agreeing to talk and arranging the time of lecture.
203 - A.B. MacLachlan, Local Government Board, London, about the provision of a power laundry to Papworth.
204-205 - S.A. Harding, Histon Manor, [Histon] regarding the library at Histon (200 books) being donated to the patients at Papworth.
206 - A Brockett, Caxton and Arrington Rural District Council, Abbotsley, Hunts. about certificates sent to Mr Pipes for fuel for Papworth Colony.
207 - Sir R.L. Morant, National Health Insurance Commission, London, arranging for a talk to be given to the men of Papworth by the chief of his outdoor staff.
208 - Sir R.L. Morant, National Health Insurance Commission, London, detailing action taken to prevent a foreman and bricklayer being called up for National Service.
209 - Copy letter to Sir R.L. Morant, National Health Insurance Commission, London, about a scheme for the training of pensioners submitted to the Pensions Ministry. Also discussing the starting of a store at Papworth, asking for suggestions of a supply of tobacco.
210 - J.E. Bidwell, Bidwell and Sons, 11 Bene't Street, Cambridge, about a letter from Mr Watkins about arrangements for carting timber.
211 - Bailey, Grundy and Barrett Ltd., electrical engineers, Cambridge, about a statement for oil supplied to Papworth Colony.
212 - Receipt from The British Red Cross Society, Caxton Branch, for a donation of 19s. 0d. by Varrier-Jones.
213 - Leaflet giving details of the timetable for the sixth course of lectures and discussions, on 'Public Health problems under war and after war conditions' by the Royal Institute of Public Health, Russell Square, London.
214 - Director, Charlesworth Bodies Ltd., Much Park Street, Coventry, requesting the return of the damaged handle of Varrier-Jones' Sunbeam car and promising to send a replacement. (see also 1383/7/1/24).
215 - W.R. Walker, Ministry of Pensions, London, acknowledging an order received for blue and grey suiting material.
216 - Postcard from secretary, Ministry of Pensions, London, acknowledging receipt of accounts sent on 31 October.
217 - Copy letter from J. Gerrard, Papworth Hall to Henri's Patent Cattle Feed Co Ltd. detailing an offer from Varrier-Jones to become poultry manager of the Colony and enquiring about how his previous employment could be reconciled with this.
218 - Pamplin Bros., Steam Plough Works, Cherryhinton, acknowledging a phone-call received about steam draining and promising a reply upon the return of 'Messieurs Pamplins'.
219 - W R Walker, Ministry of Pensions, London, enclosing invoice for blue and grey suiting material ordered by Papworth.
220-222 - Correspondence from the Naval and Military War Pensions Local Committee, Town Clerk's Office, 15 Tenant Street, Derby, about arranging a visit for members to Papworth Colony.
223 - V.V.Matthews, The Central Fund for the Promotion of the Dispensary System for the Prevention of Consumption in London, 22 Denison House, Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, requesting information on where the grants to subsidise wages come from in the after-care scheme.
224 - A Brockett, Abbotsley, Hunts., about the shortage of coals at Papworth and the procurement of emergency coal supplies.
225 - Carbonies copy letter from [Mrs N.D. Corbett Lowe], Neston Disablement Committee, Ashburton, Parkgate, Ches., regarding a boy with tubercular peritonitis who wished to train in gardening and farm work at Papworth. (cf. 1383/8/1/1/110).
226 - V. Marsh, 5 Cecil Court, London requesting information be sent so the proprietor of the Daily News can include an article on the Colony free of charge. Also suggesting that Varrier-Jones arranges a meeting with Major- General Sir Frederick Maurice.
227 - Burroghes and Watts, 19 Soho Square, London; memorandum asking if they can be of any more service in response to a previous enquiry about a billiard table.
228 - Deputy Controller, Board of Trade, Petrol Control Department, London, returning a remittance for £7.10s.0d. as it was not accompanied by a demand note and requesting remittance with demand note to be sent.
229 - [Maj.-Gen. Sir F.] Maurice, 44 Kensington Park, London, promising to put the story of the tuberculosis colony before the Daily News at the first opportunity.
230 - John Bales, Sons, and Danielsson Ltd., Great Titchfield Street, Oxford Street, London, inquiring if Dr Varrier-Jones wants any reprints of his article from Reveille no. 2.
231 - John Bale, Sons and Danielsson, Ltd., medical, scientific and general printers, in receipt of an order for 1000 unbound reprints from Reveille no. 2
232 - J. Bursill, bookseller and stationer, Market Hill, St. Ives, Hunts., in thanks for an offer of employment for a discharged soldier, but regretfully informing of his death.
233 - Sir R. L. Morant, National Health Insurance Commission, London, requesting Papworth notepaper, and arranging for a patient to be at the dispensary to see Varrier-Jones.
234 - Telegraph from Pope, 93 Park Street, Southwark, London, notifying that Matron will arrive back tomorrow and to send a car.
235 - Peter W. Edwards requesting information on the after-care scheme detailed by Varrier-Jones in The Lancet and giving an update on his health after an examination by Varrier-Jones.
236 - J. Hawkes, Ministry of Pensions, London, regarding method of payment of the accounts of officers being treated of Papworth.
237 - R. Thomas, Ministry of Pensions, London, asking for details of non-military workers who would be eligible for training and whether their training would be at expense of the Ministry.
238 - Copy letter to Major H. Short Uzene, c/o G. Bryant, Harold Wood Hall, Romford Common, Essex, enclosing literature about the work of the Colony.
239 - H. Pattin, Municipal Buildings, Norwich, asking for advice about the cost and results in order for H. Pattin to inform the Norwich City Council Health Committee about the benefits of this type of treatment.
240 - Violet S. Marsh, 5 Cecil Court, London, regarding review of an article in Reveille.
241 - Copy of a letter from T. Lloyd Roberts, Ministry of Pensions, London, regarding the imminent signing of an agreement between Papworth Colony and the Ministry about the number of beds at Papworth for use by the Ministry and how soon the agreement can be practically implemented.
242-244 - Correspondence from Mrs H. Maurice, 44 Kensington Park Gardens, London, C. W. Followes, (as Clerk to the Committee, County Borough of Bournemouth Insurance committee, and as joint secretary to the Tuberculosis Aid and After-care Association for the County Borough of Bournemouth) about an article in Reveille by Pendrill Varrier-Jones.
245-247 - Correspondence with the Minister of Pensions, [London], about the pending commencement of the agreement about 30 beds for exclusive use by the Ministry.
248-249 - J. E. Bidwell, 11 Bene't Street, Cambridge, about residents of various properties and drainage around North and South Park [Papworth Hall]. Also enclosed letter
250 - [?] Thomas Bradford and Co., High Holborn, London, to Varrier-Jones querying the return by Varrier-Jones of a 'Hydro' extractor as 'damaged in transit' as they do not believe it to be faulty.
251 - K.C. Edwards, Tudor House, Sawston, letter to Mrs Adeane regarding a tubercular boy 'Skillings' requesting that Varrier-Jones see him, with note to Varrier-Jones endorsed from Madeline Adeane regarding the case.
252 - W. Dunstan, Acting County Medical Officer of Health, East Sussex County Council, Public Health Department, County Hall, Lewes, [Sussex], requesting a reprint of an article published in The Lancet on 1 October 1916 and information on the legalities behind giving a weekly contribution to workers instead of sickness benefit.
253-255 - Harold Philips, Biggleswade, [Beds.], with thanks for address to the Society. Also enclosing the regulations of the society for payment of benefit in tuberculosis cases coming into effect on 1 January 1918.
256-257 - Letters from John McCombe, Overseas Military Forces of Canada,
258 - F. Slator, Local Government Board, London, about the shortage of nursing staff and also the shortage of labour for building work.
259 - C. J. W. Sinclair, Sedge Fen, Lakenheath, [Suffolk], about plans for birds to be bought for Papworth and suggesting a relevant catalogue.
260-261 - Two copies of a copy letter from Arthur Stanley, 83 Pall Mall, London, to
262 - [?], General Post Office, London, requesting payment of outstanding telephone account and threatening legal proceedings if it remains unpaid.
263 - Edith C. Harvey, 16 May's Hill Road, Shortlands, Kent, enclosing a cheque for the tuberculosis colony.
264 - Thomas Kidd, divisional secretary, The Swadlincote District War Pensions sub-committee, 2 Belmont Street, Swadlincote, [Derbys.], about a visit to Papworth Colony and requesting more copies of the leaflets presented at their visit.
265 - Sir A. G. Boscawen, London, informing Varrier-Jones that the pension of Mr A. Davidson has been continued for a 26-week period in view of a report by the medical board.
266 - B.J. Crosfield, The Daily News, Bouverie Street, London, about the cost of reprints of Major-General Sir F. Maurice's article.
267 - The Editor, Architects' and Builders' Journal, 27-29 Tothill Street, London, requesting information on the proposed expansion of the Tuberculosis Colony at Papworth Hall to be published in the Journal.
268 - H. Meredith Richards, National Health Insurance Commission, Cardiff, discussing the problems with starting a tubercular village community in Wales and the possibility of vocational training of tubercle-free patients.
269 - Leaflet by the Ministry of Pensions, London, on Treatment of discharged disabled sailors and soldiers: Penalties for breach of discipline in Institutions.
270 - Address card of Mrs Christopher Geldard, 95 Chesterford, Essex.
271 - Business card of K. Clark, Chimney Sweep, Elsworth.
272 - Claude Chidell, Church Cottage, Winterton, Great Yarmouth [Norfolk], asking to visit Papworth Colony.
273 - Copy of letter from T. N. Kelynack, The British Journal of Tuberculosis, requesting a statement of the views of Varrier-Jones on 'war and the future of the tuberculosis movement'.
274 - Copy letter to Prof. G. Sims Woodhead, Cambridge, about how to obtain a donation from Mr Fielden
275 - Note regarding the Ministries of Pensions with [case number?]
276 - Pamphlet from the Kitchener of Kartoum Empire Association, 52 Belgrave Road, London, detailing their goals and committee members.
277-278 - Augusta Fordham, Melbourn Bury, [Melbourn] regarding a child whom Varrier-Jones recommended should go into a convalescent house.
Expand 2 - Correspondence, mainly with local authorities insurance committees and institutions about patients recommended for admission to Papworth with related papers, including 'medical certificates' completed by medical superintendents giving patients personal details and nature of their condition 2 - Correspondence, mainly with local authorities insurance committees and institutions about patients recommended for admission to Papworth with related papers, including 'medical certificates' completed by medical superintendents giving patients personal details and nature of their condition
3 - Copies of various accounts, including copy invoice to Cambridgeshire County Council for the conveyance of patients [listed by name, presumably from Bourn to Papworth], poultry, fuel and other stock, capital, institutional, domestic and house committee accounts, list of receipts, list of patients giving date of admission, 'actual cost of food' with copy invoices to the Ministry of Pensions and other local authorities for the maintenance of patients
Expand 4 - Copy replies to letters above (ref /64 - Copy replies to letters above (ref /6
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':
Expand 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
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 - Puplished Medical Papers and Reports20 - Puplished Medical Papers and Reports
Expand 21 - Records of other Officers of Papworth Village Settlement21 - Records of other Officers of Papworth Village Settlement
Expand 22 - Reynell Wreford: Press cuttings books22 - Reynell Wreford: Press cuttings books
Expand 23 - Papers found loose in press cuttings books23 - Papers found loose in press cuttings books
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 27 - Records of Bertram Tallyn, General Manager Papworth Industries 27 - Records of Bertram Tallyn, General Manager Papworth Industries
Expand 28 - Records of Mr Papé, Financial Director, Papworth Village Settlement and of Enham Village Centre28 - Records of Mr Papé, Financial Director, Papworth Village Settlement and of Enham Village Centre
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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