University of Library. Special Collections and Archives Ref: MS 337 Title: Lunn Papers

Scope: A collection of correspondence to and from Dr. John E. Lunn of Sheffield concerning the book “: a pictorial biography” that he wrote with Ursula Vaughan Williams, the widow of Ralph Vaughan Williams. Dates: 1968-1972 Level: Fonds Extent: 1 box Name of creator: John E. Lunn

Administrative / biographical history: The collection consists of letters written to and by Dr. John E. Lunn of Sheffield in response to his requests for photographs for inclusion in Ralph Vaughan Williams: a pictorial biography by John E. Lunn and Ursula Vaughan Williams (: , 1971).

Related collections: None Source: Unknown System of arrangement: Alphabetically

Subjects: Music Names: Vaughan Williams, Ralph (1872-1958); Vaughan Williams, Ursula (1911- ) Conditions of access: Academic researchers by appointment Restrictions: None Copyright: According to document

Finding aids: Listed MS 337 Itemised Listing Arranged alphabetically by correspondent:

337/1 AGNEW, Janet M. Head Librarian, Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Contacted by JEL for information about the family of Dr. Archibald T. Davison (1883-1959), Professor of Music at Harvard University, U.S.A. a. [Index card]. With notes in JEL’s hand , including draft letter dated Dec 9 1968 to JMA, asking for help in tracing relatives of Archibald Davison. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Dec 26. JMA to JEL. Explains that AD was not a member of faculty at Bryn Mawr and suggests contacting Music Department at Harvard University. Notes in JEL’s hand, including draft letter dated Jan 19 1969 to Professor Pirrotta of the Music Department at Harvard University (see item nos. 337/7 and 337/36 below). Address: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

337/2 ASKEW, Mrs. Violet With her late husband, Norman Askew, the Music Adviser for , began and organised the Charterhouse Summer School of Music in 1945, along with RVW. a. [Note]. In JEL’s hand: “Mrs. N. Askew, East Molesey, 15/6/67”. Probably the date of his first request for photographs. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Jun 18. VA to JEL. Replies to request for photographs, and promises to send them after house move. Address: Chobham, Surrey Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Draft letter]. 1968 Jun 20. JEL to VA. Replies to above and arranges to send reminder about photographs in August. Manuscript. 1 l.

d. [Draft letter]. [1968. Aug]. JEL to VA . Reminds VA about photographs as promised in b. above. Manuscript. 1 l.

e. [Letter]. 1968 Sep 15. VA to JEL. Encloses photographs as requested and asks for them to be returned. Address: Thames Ditton, Surrey Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

f. [Draft letter]. 1968 Sep 18. JEL to VA. Acknowledges and thanks for photographs and promises to return them. Note in JEL’s hand: “Photos ret 16/10/68 – asked re. further pictures”. Manuscript. 1 l.

337/3 BAX, Miss Evelyn Sister of Sir (1883-1953), composer and friend of RVW. a. [Index card] With notes in JEL’s hand, including draft letter dated Jan 2 1969 to Professor Aloys Fleischmann, Professor of Music at University College, Cork, asking for help in tracing relatives of Sir Arnold Bax. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Note]. In JEL’s hand. Gives address of Miss E. Bax, and “written 17/1/69”. Manuscript. 1 l.

c. [Letter]. 1969 Jan 20. EB to JEL. Regrets not having any photographs of RVW to supply. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked 21/1/69”. Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/4 BOULANGER, Mlle Nadia Teacher at the Paris Conservatory, Ecole Normale de Musique at Paris and the American Conservatory at Fontainebleau; conductor and composer, (1887-1979). Contacted by JEL for information about the relatives of , composer, (1875-1937). a [Index card]. With notes in JEL’s hand. Gives NB’s address. Manuscript. 1 l.

b [Draft letter]. JEL to NB. Asks for information about relatives of MR. Manuscript. 1 l.

c [Letter]. 1968 Nov 10. NB to JEL. Replies to JEL’s letter (see above) and suggests he contact Monsieur Claude Roland-Manuel, the son of Alexis Roland-Manuel (1891-1966), friend and biographer of Maurice Ravel. Address: Paris, France Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/5 BRACEWELL, Miss Brenda M. Manager to Sir John Barbirolli (1899-1970), conductor and friend of RVW. a. [Note]. In JEL’s hand. Gives address of Miss B. Bracewell. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Draft letter]. 1968 Nov 7. JEL to BMB. Asks for photographs of RVW. Manuscript. 1 l.

c. [Letter]. 1968 Dec 9. BMB to JEL. Acknowledges letter and promises to look out photographs. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked 16/12/68”. Address: Salford, Lancashire Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

d. [Letter]. 1968 Dec 17. BMB to JEL. Describes photographs of RVW and Sir John Barbirolli and invites JEL to look at them. Notes in JEL’s hand: “Shall speak to her over tel. about 20/1/69 and fix up visit”; “Seen 2/4/69. 6 borrowed – 1. 1958 Chelt Fest; 2. Holding nose[?]; 3. With UVW and Roy D[ouglas]; 4. With B[arbirolli]; 5. On stage Manchester; 6. Party – with UVW and Barbirolli”. Notes in other hands: “6 photos returned with thanks 16/4/69”; “For Vi[?] Thurs 13th March 11.00-11.30am”. Address: Salford, Lancashire Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

e. [Letter]. 1969 Apr 18. BMB to JEL. Thanks JEL for letter and return of photographs. Address: Salford, Lancashire Typescript. Signed. 1 l. 337/6 DAVIE, Dr. Cedric Thorpe Professor of Music at St. Andrews University, composer and conductor, student of RVW at the , (1913-1983). a [Letter]. 1969 Jun 30. CTD to JEL. Encloses two photographs of RVW. Note in JEL’s hand: Return promised 3/7/69.Returned 19/7/69 Address: St. Andrews, Fife Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

b [Letter]. 1969 Jul 23. CTD to JEL. Gives further information about two photographs. Address: St. Andrews, Fife Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

337/7 DAVISON, Mrs. Alice Widow of Dr. Archibald T. Davison (1883-1959), Professor of Music at Harvard University, U.S.A. (see also item no. 337/1 above and item no. 337/36 below) a. [Letter]. 1969 [Mar]. AD to JEL. Responds to JEL’s request for photographs of RVW and promises to send at least one. Note in JEL’s hand: “Rep 31/3/69. Thanked and reminded of RCM article”. Address: [Linco]ln Center, [Massachussetts, U.S.A.] Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1969 Apr 1. AD to JEL. Encloses promised photograph of RVW and Archibald Davison and gives some information about it. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked 3/4/69. Return of photo promised”. Address: Lincoln Center, Massachussetts, [U.S.A.] Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Index card]. With notes in JEL’s hand. Gives details of photograph sent by AD. Manuscript. 1 l.

337/8 DOUGLAS, Mr. Roy Composer, arranger and conductor, and RVW’s “amanuensis” (1907-) a. [Letter]. 1968 Sep 13. RD to JEL. Responds to JEL’s request for photographs of RVW and offers one. Note on front in JEL’s hand: “Thanked 14/9/68”; and on reverse. Address: Tunbridge Wells, Kent Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

337/9 ELGAR BLAKE, Mrs. Carice Daughter of Sir and President of the Elgar Birthplace Trust, (1890-?) a. [Draft letter]. 1968 Jul 2. JEL to CEB. Asks for photographs of RVW. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Jul 3. CEB to JEL. Refers JEL to Alan Webb, the Curator of the Birthplace Museum, for photographs. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked 4/7/68”. Address: Elgar Birthplace Trust, Broadheath, Worcester Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Letter]. 1968 Jul 5. CEB to JEL. Asks JEL to acknowledge the EBT if using the photographs. Note in JEL’s hand: “Rep and assured 8/7/68”. Address: Elgar Birthplace Trust, Broadheath, Worcester Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/10 FERRIER, Mrs. Winifred M. Sister of the singer, Kathleen Ferrier (1912-1953) a. [Index card]. With notes in JEL’s hand. Gives WMF’s address. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1969 Apr 16. WMF to JEL. Regrets not having any photographs of RVW to supply. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked 18/4/69”. Address: Kingston-upon Thames, Surrey Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/11 GLOVER, Mr. Cedric Author. a. [Note]. In JEL’s hand: “Cedric Glover, 17/6/68”. Probably the date of his first request for photographs. Also William Narraway’s address (see b. below) Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Jun 26. CG to JEL. Advises JEL to approach William Narraway (see no. 337/31 below) for photograph of portrait he painted of RVW. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked 27/6/68”. Address: Savile Club, Brook Street, London Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/12 GOONAN, Miss Z. Catalogued Sir John Barbirolli’s collection of photographs. a. [Draft letter]. 1968 Oct 5. JEL to ZG. Asks for photographs of RVW. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Oct 20. ZG to JEL. Mentions single photograph she has, and refers him to Sir John Barbirolli’s secretary, Miss B. Bracewell (see no. 337/5 above). Address: Blackley, Manchester Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Draft letter]. 1968 Oct 22. JEL to ZG. Thanks ZG for information and asks for loan of photograph. Manuscript. 1 l.

337/13 GORDON CLARK, Mrs. A.A. (Barbara) Wife of Alfred Alexander Gordon Clark, barrister and judge, for whose wedding RVW composed Passacaglia on B.G.C. AAGC was also a thriller writer under the pseudonym “Cyril Hare”. a. [Postcard]. 1968 Apr 17. BGC to Ursula Vaughan Williams. Seems to have accompanied a photograph album. Address: Dorking, Surrey Manuscript. Signed. 1 l. b. [Index card]. With notes in JEL’s hand. Gives BGC’s address. Manuscript. 1 l.

c. [Draft letter]. 1968 Oct 21. JEL to BGC. Asks for photographs of RVW. Manuscript. 1 l.

d. [Letter]. 1968 Oct 25. BGC to JEL. Gives information about photographs. Notes in JEL’s hand: “O M [Order of Merit] Party July 1935”; “Photos returned 13/11/68. Thanked”. Address: Dorking, Surrey. Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

e. [Letter]. 1968 Nov 16. BGC to JEL. Gives further information about photographs. Address: Dorking, Surrey. Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/14 GRINKE, Mr. Frederick Violinist and teacher (1911-1987). RVW dedicated his Sonata in A Minor (1952) to Grinke, and, at RVW’s request, he and David Martin played the Bach at RVW’s funeral in 1958. a. [Letter]. 1969 Jan 13. FG to JEL. Gives information about photographs. Draft reply on reverse in JEL’s hand. Address: Ealing, London Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/15 HADLEY, Professor Patrick Academic, conductor and composer (1899-1973). Studied with RVW at the Royal College of Music. a. [Index card]. Notes in JEL’s hand. Includes PH’s address. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Index card]. Notes in JEL’s hand suggesting PH as contact for relatives of Dr. Charles Wood. Manuscript. 1 l.

c. [Postcard]. 1969 Feb 13. PH to JEL. Regrets not having photographs to offer and being unable to provide contact details for CW’s relatives. Address: Heacham, Norfolk Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/16 HALL, Mr. Ernest Formerly Principal Trumpet with the BBC Symphony . a. [Index card]. Notes in JEL’s hand. Includes EH’s address. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Dec 15. EH to JEL. Describes photographs he has of RVW. Draft reply on reverse in JEL’s hand. Address: Beckenham, Kent Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Letter]. 1969 Mar 19. EH to JEL. Describes pictures being sent separately to JEL. Notes in JEL’s hand: “Thanked 22/3/69. Return of pictures promised. Returned 3/4/69”. Address: Beckenham, Kent Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/17 HENDERSON, Mr. Roy Singer and singing teacher (1899-2000). He was a soloist in the first performance of RVW’s Five Tudor Portraits (1935), Dona nobis pacem (1936) and written as a tribute to Sir on his jubilee as a conductor in 1938. a. [Note]. In JEL’s hand. Includes RH’s address, and date 15/6/68. Probably the date of his request for photographs. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Jun 17. RH to JEL. Mentions signed portrait of RVW by Kenneth Collins. Address: Hampstead, London Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Draft letter]. JEL to RH. Asks for contact details for KC and expresses interest in using portrait in book. Manuscript. 1 l.

d. [Postcard]. [1968] Jun 22. RH to JEL. Unable to trace KC, so will post portrait to JEL. Address: Hampstead, London Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

e. [Draft letter]. JEL to RH. Suggests having portrait copied locally or waiting until “present mail (and therefore postal) troubles are ended” before posting it. Manuscript. 1 l.

f. [Draft letter]. 1968 Aug 8. JEL to RH. Thanks for portrait and promises return as soon as possible. Note in JEL’s hand: “Sent back 12/8/68 with thanks”. Manuscript. 1 l.

g. [Letter]. RH to JEL. Thanks for return of portrait and asks for copy. Note in JEL’s hand: “Photo sent 5/1/69”. Address: Hampstead, London Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/18 HOWELLS, Dr. Herbert Composer (1892-1983). a. [Letter]. 1969 Jul 14. HH to JEL. Describes two photographs enclosed with letter. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked 16/7/69. Return promised. Returned 30/7/69”. Address: Barnes, London Manuscript. Signed. 1 l. With envelope.

337/19 HOWES, Mr. Frank Music critic and author (1891-1974). Wrote The Music of Ralph Vaughan Williams (1954) a. [Draft letter]. JEL to FH. Requests photographs of RVW. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Jun 19. FH to JEL. Regrets having very little to offer in the way of photographs of RVW. Address: Standlake, Oxon. Manuscript. Signed. 1 l. c. [Draft letter]. 1968 Jun 21. JEL to FH. Asks for copy of photograph. Manuscript. 1 l.

d. [Letter]. 1968 Jun 24. FH to JEL. Encloses booklet which includes photograph. Note in JEL’s hand: “Replied 26/6/68 and thanked”. Also draft reply in JEL’s hand on reverse. Address: Standlake, Oxon. Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

e. [Letter]. 1968 Jun 26. FH to JEL. Encloses further photographs. Note in JEL’s hand: “Rep. Thanked. Karsh photo sent back”. Address: Standlake, Oxon. Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/20 HULL, Sir Percy Organist at Cathedral, 1918-1949. a. [Draft letter]. 1968 Jun 13. JEL to PH. Requests photographs of RVW from Three Festivals. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Postcard]. [1968] Jun 21. Sir Percy and Lady Hull to JEL. Regrets not having photographs to offer. Address: Farnham, Surrey Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/21 JACOB, Dr. Gordon Composer (1895-1984). Pupil of RVW at the Royal College of Music. a. [Draft letter]. 1968 Sep 6. JEL to GJ. Requests photographs of RVW. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1969 Jan 7. GJ to JEL. Regrets not having photographs to offer. Address: Saffron Walden, Essex Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/22 KENNEDY, Mr. Douglas Folk musician and dancer (1893-1988). Succeeded Cecil Sharp as director of the English Folk Dance and Song Society, on whose board of artistic control RVW served. a. [Draft letter]. 1968 Jun 15. JEL to DK. Requests any photographs of RVW particularly relating to his association with the EFDSS. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. [1968] Jun 16. DK to JEL. Suggests contacting Mrs. Noyes, the librarian at Cecil Sharp House. Note in JEL’s hand: “√ visit”. Address: Woodbridge, Suffolk Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Draft letter]. JEL to DK. Thanks for contact and asks for further information. Manuscript. 1 l.

d. [Letter]. [1968] Jun 22. DK to JEL. Explains all material passed to library at Cecil Sharp House. Address: Woodbridge, Suffolk Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/23 LASKER, Mrs. Vally Music teacher at St. Paul’s Girls’ School, Hammersmith, London, when RVW was also on the staff. Contact provided by Alison Munro (see below no. 337/30). a. [Draft letter]. JEL to VL. Asks for any photographs of RVW. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Mar 5. VL to JEL. Promises some photographs. Address: London Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Draft letter]. 1968 Mar 6. JEL to VL. Thanks for letter and promises return of any photographs. Manuscript. 1 l.

d. [Draft letter]. 1968 Jun 19. JEL to VL. Reminds VL about photographs. Manuscript. 1 l.

e. [Letter]. 1968 Jun 24. VL to JEL. Describes photograph. Address: London Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

f. [Draft letter]. 1968 Jun 26. JEL to VL. Thanks for photograph. Manuscript. 1 l.

g. [Letter]. 1968 Aug 9. VL to JEL. Encloses photographs. Note in JEL’s hand: “Rep 29/8/68. Return of photos promised. Photos returned 16/10/68”. Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/24 LOFTHOUSE, Professor C.T. a. [Note]. In JEL’s hand. Includes date 15/6/68. Probably the date of his request for photographs. Manuscript. 1 l.

337/25 MACONCHY, Dame Elizabeth Composer (1907-1994). Student of RVW at the Royal College of Music, and lifelong friend of RVW. a. [Note]. In JEL’s hand. Includes date 13/6/68. Probably the date of his request for photographs. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Postcard]. 1968 Jun 19. EM to JEL. Regrets has no photographs of RVW. Address: Boreham, Essex Manuscript. Signed (Elizabeth LeFanu – married name). 1 l.

337/26 MATHIESON, Mrs. Hermione Ballerina and wife of (James) Muir Mathieson (1911-1975), director and conductor of film music, who commissioned RVW to write the score for 49th Parallel (1941). a. [Letter]. 1969 Jun 23. HM to JEL. Encloses photographs of RVW. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked and return promised. Returned 9/7/69”. Address: Henley-on-Thames, Oxon. Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

337/27 MENGES, Mr. Herbert Conductor of the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra. a. [Letter]. 1968 Jun 22. HM to JEL. Describes photograph of RVW. Address: Brighton Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

b. [Draft letter]. JEL to HM. Thanks for offer of photograph, which he already has. Manuscript. 1 l.

337/28 MOLINEUX, C. Thornton a. [Letter]. 1968 Aug 27. CTM to JEL. Responds to JEL’s request for photographs. Address: London Manuscript. Signed. 2 l.

337/29 MOORE, Mrs. Enid Wife of Gerald Moore, pianist and accompanist (1899-1987). a. [Letter]. 1969 Jan 10. EM to JEL. Regrets not having any photographs of RVW to offer. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked 14/1/69”. Address: Berlin, Germany Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/30 MUNRO, Alison High Mistress of St. Paul’s Girls’ School, Hammersmith, London, where RVW taught. a. [Index card]. Notes in JEL’s hand. Includes address of St. Paul’s School. Manuscript. 1 l. b. [Draft letter]. JEL to AM. Asks about photographs of RVW and who was also on the staff. Manuscript. 1 l.

c. [Letter]. 1968 Mar 1. AM to JEL. Says cannot trace photographs but gives contact details for Dr. who succeeded RVW at the school, and Miss Vally Lasker who was on the staff of the Music department at the time (see nos. 337/18 and 337/23 above). Note in JEL’s hand (next to VL’s address): “Written 3/3/68. See letter”. Address: Hammersmith, London Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

d. [Draft letter]. 1968 Jun 19. JEL to AM. Asks for contact details for Una Lucas, one-time head girl at St. Paul’s. Manuscript. 1 l.

e. [Letter]. 1968 Jul 2. AM to JEL. Gives address for Una Lucas, now Mrs. Leboutillier. Address: Hammersmith, London Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

337/31 NARRAWAY, William Painted portrait of RVW. Suggested by Cedric Glover (see 337/11 above). a. [Draft letter]. 1968 Jun 28. JEL to WN. Asks for copy of portrait. Note in JEL’s hand: “Picture next. Letter with picture. Thanked 10/7/68”. Manuscript. 1 l.

337/32 NEAME, Lady () Singer and writer, to whom RVW dedicated Magnificat (1932). a. [Note]. In JEL’s hand. Includes LN’s address. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Postcard]. 1968 Jun 20. LN to JEL. Encloses photograph of RVW. Note in JEL’s hand: “Returned and thanked 27/6/68”. Address: Faversham, Kent Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Postcard]. 1968 Jul 6. LN to JEL. Thanks JEL for reproduction of photograph. Address: Faversham, Kent Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/33 NICHOLSON, Ralph Composer and conductor. a. [Postcard]. 1968 Dec 10. RN to JEL. Thanks for return of photographs and gives more details about them. Address: Esher, Surrey Manuscript. 1 l.

337/34 NOSS, Luther Dean of Yale University School of Music. a. [Index card]. Notes in JEL’s hand, including LN’s address, and on reverse draft letter to LN asking for photographs of RVW. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Jun 26. LN to JEL. Encloses photograph of RVW. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked 2/7/68”. Address: New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A. Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Letter]. 1969 Jan 6. LN to JEL. Regrets no further photographs found. Note in JEL’s hand:”Thanked 14/1/69”. Address: New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A. Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

337/35 PARKINSON, Lady Dorothy a. [Draft letter]. 1968 Jun 15. JEL to DP. Asks for photographs of RVW. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. [1968] Jun 19. DP to JEL. Regrets has no further photographs of RVW, but tells two anecdotes about him. Address: Thorpeness, nr. Aldeburgh, Suffolk Manuscript. Signed. 2 l.

337/36 PIRROTTA, Nino Naumburg Professor of Music at Harvard University. a. [Letter]. 1969 Jan 20. NP to JEL. Refers JEL to Mrs. Archibald Davison for material relating to RVW (see above no. 337/1 and no. 337/7) Address: Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

337/37 POSTON, Elizabeth Composer, writer and pianist, who edited and collected folksongs (1905-1987). Close acquaintance of RVW. a. [Note]. In JEL’s hand. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Jun 26. EP to JEL. Only has photograph given by UVW. Note in JEL’s hand: “Replied and apols 27/6/68”. Address: Stevenage, Hertfordshire Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

337/38 RITCHIE, Margaret Singer, and founder and director of the Summer School for Singers. a. [Note]. In JEL’s hand. Includes LN’s address. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Jun 21. MR to JEL. Regrets has no photographs of RVW. Address: Oxford Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/39 RUBBRA, (Charles) Edmund Duncan Composer and pianist (1901-1986). a. [Letter]. 1968 Sep 4. ER to JEL. Regrets has no photographs of RVW but has one of self and Gustav Holst. Address: Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Manuscript. Signed. 1 l. With envelope

b. [Draft letter]. 1969 Jan 25. JEL to ER. Asks to have photograph for copying. Manuscript. 1 l.

c. [Letter]. 1969 Jan 29. ER to JEL. Encloses photograph. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked and return of photo promised 5/1/69. Photo returned 19/2/69”. Address: Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Manuscript. Signed. 1 l. With envelope.

337/40 SCHWARZ, Rudolf Conductor. a. [Note]. In JEL’s hand. Includes LN’s address. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Jun 29. RS to JEL. Regrets has no photographs of RVW. Address: Putney Heath, London Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

337/41 SCOTT, Anthony Composer and arranger. a. [Note]. In JEL’s hand. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Postcard]. 1968 Jun 19. AS to JEL. Regrets has no photographs of RVW. Address: Newbury, Berkshire Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/42 SELLICK, Phyllis Pianist (1911-), along with her husband, Cyril Smith (1909-1974). a. [Note]. In JEL’s hand (with name Cyril Smith at top). Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Jul 1. PS to JEL. Encloses photograph of RVW. Mentions some snapshots in poor condition. Note in JEL’s hand: “Enquire when returning photo. Thanked 4/7/68. Return of photo promised”. Address: East Sheen, London Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Draft letter]. JEL to PS. Returns photograph and asks about snapshots. Manuscript. 1 l.

d. [Letter]. 1968 Jul 29. PS to JEL. Encloses negatives of snapshots. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked and negs and prints returned”. Address: East Sheen, London Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

337/43 SHAW, Joan Wife of , composer, conductor and organist and friend of RVW (1875- 1958) a. [Letter]. 1969 Jan 3. JS to JEL. Acknowledges return of photograph. Address: Southwold, Suffolk Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/44 SUMSION, Alice Wife of Herbert Sumsion, composer, conductor and organist (1899-1995) a. [Draft letter]. 1968 Jun 17. JEL to HS. Asks for photographs of RVW. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Jun 24. AS to JEL. Promises to send photographs. Note in JEL’s hand: “Dealt with and thanked”. Address: Stroud, . Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Draft letter]. 1968 Jul 28. JEL to AS. Responds to letter. Manuscript. 1 l.

d. [Letter]. 1969 May 12. AS to UVW. Encloses and describes photographs. Address: Stroud, Gloucestershire Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

e. [Postcard]. 1969 May 13. UVW to JEL. Encloses photographs from AS. Note in JEL’s hand: “Rep 15/5/69. Returned 2/6/69”. Address: London Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

f. [Postcard]. AS to UVW or JEL. Encloses further photograph. Address: Stroud, Gloucestershire Manuscript. 1 l.

g. [Postcard]. Blank except for address of AS and HS.

337/45 TERTIS, Lionel Viola player (1876-1975) a. [Draft letter]. 1968 Jun 17. JEL to LT. Asks for photographs of RVW. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Jun 23. LT to JEL. Encloses photographs of RVW. Note in JEL’s hand: “Photos returned 27/6/68. Thanked”. Address: London Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

337/46 TOWNROE, Stephen C. a. [Letter]. 1969 Jan 29. SCT to JEL. Encloses photographs of RVW. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked 1/2/69. Asked re. reproduction”. Address: Winchester Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1969 Feb 4. SCT to JEL. Responds to enquiry about fees for reproduction. Includes draft letter in JEL’s hand about copies of photograph. Address: Winchester Typescript and manuscript. Signed. 1 l. 337/47 VAUGHAN WILLIAMS, Mrs. Ursula Widow of RVW, and JEL’s partner in writing Ralph Vaughan Williams: a pictorial biography. a. [Postcard]. 1972 Aug 5. UVW to JEL. Thanks him for letters. Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

b. [Postcard]. 1972 Oct 6. UVW to JEL. Describes arrangements. Address: London Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Letter]. 1972 Oct 21. UVW to JEL. Praises photographs and asks for copies. Address: London Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

337/48 WARRACK, Guy Composer and conductor (1900-1986). a. [Letter]. 1969 Jan 7. GW to JEL. Describes photograph of RVW. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked 12/1/69”. Address: London. Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

337/49 WILLCOCKS, Sir David Conductor (1919-). a. [Index card]. With notes in JEL’s hand. Gives DW’s address. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Draft letter]. 1968 Sep 2. JEL to DW. Asks for photographs of RVW. Manuscript. 1 l.

c. [Letter]. 1968 Sep 17. DW to JEL. Will consult people for photographs. Note in JEL’s hand: “Thanked 25/9/68”. Address: Cambridge Typescript. Signed. 1 l.

337/50 WILLIAMS, Miss Grace Composer (1906-1977), who studied with RVW at the Royal College of Music. a. [Draft letter]. 1968 Sep 6. JEL to GW. Asks for photographs of RVW. Manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Letter]. 1968 Sep 10. GW to JEL. Encloses photograph. Address: Barry, Glamorgan Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Draft letter]. JEL to GW. Thanks for photograph. Manuscript. 1 l.

d. [Letter]. 1968 Sep 12. GW to JEL. Gives further information about photograph. Address: Barry, Glamorgan Manuscript. Signed. 2 l.

337/51 WILSON, John W. Nephew of Sir (Henry) Walford Davies (1869-1941), composer and organist. a. [Index card]. Includes JWW’s address. Typescript and manuscript. 1 l.

b. [Postcard]. 1970 Aug 17. JWW to JEL. Offers photographs. Address: Guildford, Surrey Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.

c. [Draft letter]. 1970 Sep 3. JEL to JWW. Accepts offer although may be too late for book. Manuscript. 1 l.

d. [Letter]. 1970 Sep 5. JWW to JEL. Encloses negatives. Note in JEL’s hand: “Returned with thanks 23/9/70”. Address: Guildford, Surrey Manuscript. Signed. 1 l.