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Christopher Hollis, 1930s

 File — Box: 59, Folder: 30

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

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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

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Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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