Retirement years, 1967-1971
MS. Wind 20
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Retirement years, 1967-1971
Shelfmark
MS. Wind 20
Summary
Correspondence and other papers relating to Edgar Wind's retirement life in Oxford, including:
Folder 1: Invitations to lecture, write articles, etc., refused by Edgar Wind or on his behalf, 1967-1972. Also includes a summary by Margaret Wind of Edgar Wind's last years in Oxford, his book projects and travels, October 1967-1971. [I, 20, i; WIND 32]
Folder 2: Papers relating to Edgar Wind's birthdays, 1960-1971, included printed notices 'Birthdays Today', from The Times, 1964-1971, and letters and telegrams received for his 60th birthday, 1960, 65th birthday, 1965, and 70th birthday, 1970. Also includes a transcript extract from a letter from Margaret Wind to L.C. [Louise Crane], describing Edgar Wind's last trip to Italy in autumn 1970. [I, 20, ii; WIND 32]
Folder 3: Papers relating to Edgar Wind's health, medical conditions and treatment for lymphatic leukaemia, 1965-1971, including his medical history, extracts from doctors' reports, correspondence with doctors, extensive notes and diaries by Margaret Wind. [I, 20A, iv; WIND 33]
Date
1960-1972
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (3 folders)
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Collection contents
Biographical Papers
Edgar Wind
Retirement years, 1967-1971
