University of Sheffield 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 “Ralph Vaughan Williams: 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 (London: Oxford University Press, 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 Surrey, 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 Arnold Bax (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 Maurice Ravel, 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 Royal College of Music, (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 Edward Elgar 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].