Notes on Christian Science, mostly by Nancy and Waldorf Astor
MS. 15363/85
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Notes on Christian Science, mostly by Nancy and Waldorf Astor
Shelfmark
MS. 15363/85
Summary
Comprises:
Notes titled "Golding home work". Also includes letter to "Mr. Anne" from "Mignon". c. 1951
Doctrinal statements. Also includes correspondence between Waldorf and Nancy Astor and Alec Gollan, papers regarding the teachings of John Doorly, letter to Waldorf Astor regarding The Observer Trust, and annual report of the Free Church Federal Council. 1941-1943
Notes for a religious article on the brotherhood of man. Undated [c. 1940s]
Copy of NCTL Outlook, notes on British and American social and political transition, memorandum on the Christian Science Monitor, and notes on Communism. 1951-1952
Notes for and drafts of a religious article. Undated [c. 1940s]
Copy of an article on government by Waldorf Astor. 1951
Notes for article What is a Christian? Also includes copy of Christianity and Crisis Vol. XII, No. 10. 1952
Page of anecdotes on Britain during the Second World War. Undated [c. 1940s]
Various Christian Science notes, including an address and notes by Bicknell Young, a letter on reflection by Edward A. Kimball, a prayer by Martin Hope Sutton, and a leather notebook containing sayings of Mary Baker Eddy. 1933-1940
Letter to Waldorf Astor from Alice Pyke Howe, postcard with sayings of Mary Baker Eddy, and factor cards. Undated [c. 1940s?]
Date
1933-1952
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (10 folders)
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Collection contents
Family papers and correspondence
Nancy and Waldorf Astor
Notes on Christian Science, mostly by Nancy and Waldorf Astor
