Correspondence

Title

Correspondence

Shelfmark

MS. Braun 127

Summary

Correspondence and related papers:

Folder 1: With Jordans Village Ltd, Forestry Commission and others relating to preservation and replanting of trees in the grounds of Jordans Meeting House, Beaconsfield, 1977-1978. Includes photocopies of older correspondence, reports and maps for reference, and notes and drafts on tree population around the Quaker Meeting House in Jordans.

Folder 2: With the Warden, the librarian and other members of staff of Woodbrooke College, Selly Oak, about books, manuscripts and artefacts in the possession of the college ('Woodbrooke Treasures'); Thomas Braun's advice relating to authenticity of the objects, preservation, possible display etc., 1968-1991. Also includes notes, translations and photocopies relating to the 'Woodbrooke Treasures'.

Folder 3: Correspondence and associated papers relating to Thomas Braun's involvement with city planning and preservation, and the Oxford Civic Society, 1965-1999. Christ Church Meadow/ Oxford Road Enquiry, 1964-1965; foundation of the Oxford Civic Society, 1969; street lamps, 1971; Pear Tree Roundabout, 1971; Oxford Civic Society Working Group on Street Lighting, 1987-1990; Oxford Preservation Trust, 1990-1991; Oxford Civic Society new members' party, 1999.

Folder 4: Correspondence and associated papers relating to Merton College's Grove House, especially the re-development of Grove House garden, and Postmasters' Yard, 2000-2001. Includes architectural and historical notes on Grove House, floor plans, architectural drawings of proposed buildings etc.

Folder 5: Correspondence and notes relating to parties, 1967-1969, mostly guest lists, letters of acceptance and apologies.

Date

1964-2001

Language

English

Physical extent

1 box (5 folders)