Personal, finance and administrative papers
MS. Opie 256
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Personal, finance and administrative papers
Shelfmark
MS. Opie 256
Summary
Personal papers of Peter Opie, as well as finance and administrative papers relating to the Opies, including:
Folder 1: Personal papers relating to Peter Opie, c.1937-1954, papers relating to health, national insurance, miscellaneous certificates and memberships, and drafts of his will, 1945 and 1953,
Folder 2: Papers relating to the death of Peter Opie, 1982, including obituaries, and condolence letters received by Iona Opie on the death of her husband. Also includes the draft of an obituary written by Peter Opie for himself, c.1981.
Folder 3: Notebooks containing household accounts and accounts of work expenses (postage, subscriptions, stationery, travel etc.), 1945-1952 and 1952-1973.
Folder 4: Miscellaneous financial, legal and administrative papers, c.1938-1947, including accounts and investments, receipts, insurance, accommodation and rent, inheritance.
Date
1937-1982
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (4 folders)
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Collection contents
Archive of Iona and Peter Opie
Personal papers
Personal papers, correspondence and memorabilia
Personal, finance and administrative papers
