Family correspondence
MS. 6371/4
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Family correspondence
Shelfmark
MS. 6371/4
Summary
Comprises:
Correspondence between William Macmillan and Mona Tweedie [later Macmillan], including letters sent by Macmillan from South Africa, Basutoland, Bechuanaland, Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia, West Africa, Oxford, the USA and the West Indies. 1931-1935
Correspondence between William Macmillan and Mona Macmillan. Also includes letter to Mona Macmillan from Nellie Layton [William Macmillan's sister]. c. 1943-1953
Letters from William Macmillan to Mona Macmillan. Also includes letter to William Macmillan from the State Library, Pretoria regarding The South African Agrarian Problem, press cutting regarding William Macmillan being awarded an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh, and press cuttings regarding William Macmillan's death. 1932-1974
Family correspondence, including correspondence with Catriona Macmillan [younger daughter], Duncan Macmillan [elder son], Hugh Macmillan [younger son], Lindsay Macmillan [elder daughter] and Alison and Robert Dow [grandchildren]. c. 1944-1974
Date
1931-1974
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (4 folders)
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Collection contents
Archive of W.M. Macmillan and Mona Macmillan
Papers of W.M. Macmillan
Personal papers and general correspondence
Family correspondence
