Christopher Hollis, 1930s
Scope and Contents
A note addressed to British teacher and politician Christopher Hollis, written on a blue stationary card marked “New College Oxford” and dated “Friday October 15” – this may be the year 1937, which had such a date. The note pertains to Hollis’ talk at a dinner held at Rhodes House, Oxford, and is from a correspondent who signs themself “Peter Paul” – possibly a pseudonym. Curatorial material compiled by Scheetz contains a letter that indicates the letter was found inside a book once owned by Hollis.
Dates
- 1930s
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Maurice Christopher Hollis (1902-1977) was a British teacher, Conservative politician, and author who wrote on a number of historical and political topics.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Latin
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Welsh
From the Collection: Danish
From the Collection: Swedish
From the Collection: Spanish
From the Collection: German
From the Collection: Norwegian
From the Collection: Persian
From the Collection: Japanese
From the Collection: Russian
From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Creator
- From the Collection: Scheetz, Nicholas B., 1952-2016 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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