Houghton, Claude (Oldfield)., 01/03/1950-12/25/1955

File — Box: 2, Folder: 52

Identifier: 37860

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence received by JPJM mainly in response to requests by JPJM for autographs and photographs of notable artists, writers and composers of the 1930's, 40's and 50's.

Dates

01/03/1950-12/25/1955

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 4.5 Linear Feet (9 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

6 ALSs and 1 signed greetings card from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM, mostly personal with discussion of writing; reference to Ben Abramson. Includes the following items: ALS card from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM (3 Jan 1950); ALS postcard from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM (4 Jan 1955); ALS postcard from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM (25 Jul 1955); ALS from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM (9 Aug 1955); ALS from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM (9 Sep 1955); ALS from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM (10 Nov 1955); Greeting card signed by Claude Houghton (Oldfield) for JPJM (Christmas 1955).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HOUGHTON, CLAUDE (OLDFIELD) - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter

OLDFIELD, CLAUDE HOUGHTON - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter

MURPHY, JAMES P. J. - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter

ABRAMSON, BEN - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter