Hirst, Helena (2/25/1953)., 02/25/1953-02/25/1953

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: 68127

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains nineteen letters, most written by Arthur Ransome, to various individuals. Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent.

Dates

02/25/1953-02/25/1953

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains 1 ALS dated February 25, 1953, from Arthur Ransome to Helena Hirst consoling her on the loss of her husband, Francis W. Hirst. Ransome wrote, "Everybody who knew him knew how enormously valuable to him was the support from you on which he could always count. . . . He had a happy life and you gave it him."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

RANSOME, ARTHUR - CORRESPONDENCE TO HIRST, HELENA (1953): Autographed Letter

HIRST, FRANCIS W. - REFERENCE BY RANSOME, ARTHUR IN A LETTER (1952): Autographed Letter

HIRST, HELENA - CORRESPONDENCE FROM RANSOME, ARTHUR (1953): Autographed Letter