Houghton, Claude (Oldfield)., 01/04/1958-01/21/1962

File — Box: 2, Folder: 53

Identifier: 37861

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

01/04/1958-01/21/1962

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

7 ALSs and 2 signed greetings cards from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM, mostly personal with discussion of writing. Includes the following items: ALS from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM (4 Jan 1958); ALS from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM (26 Nov 1958); ALS from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM (4 Dec 1958); ALS from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM (27 Dec 1958); ALS postcard from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM (22 Feb 1959); Greetings card signed by Claude Houghton (Oldfield) for JPJM (Christmas 1959); ALS postcard from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM (Christmas 1961); ALS from Claude Houghton (Oldfield) to JPJM (21 Jan 1962); Greetings card signed by Claude Houghton (Oldfield) for JPJM (no date; "I hope all goes well with you...").

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

OLDFIELD, CLAUDE HOUGHTON - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter

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