Correspondence between David Astor and other members of the Astor family
MS. 15363/59
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Correspondence between David Astor and other members of the Astor family
Shelfmark
MS. 15363/59
Summary
Comprises:
Correspondence with Jane Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby [David Astor's niece]. 1967-2000
Correspondence with John Astor [son of John Jacob, 1st Baron Astor of Hever]. 1963-1988
Correspondence with Gavin Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever and "Johnny" [John Jacob Astor, 3rd Baron Astor of Hever]. 1970-1995
Correspondence with Hugh Astor [son of John Jacob, 1st Baron Astor of Hever]. Also includes obituary for Hugh Astor. 1971-1999
Correspondence with William and Lance Charlton [grandson-in-law? and great-grandson? of Pauline Astor]. 1997-1998
Correspondence with Francis Nicholls [grandson of Pauline Astor]. Also includes copies of memorandum The First of the British Astors. 1997-2001
Correspondence, mostly between David Astor and his nieces and nephews regarding a family party at Sotheby's. 1999
Date
1963-2001
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (7 folders)
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Collection contents
Family papers and correspondence
Family history and general family correspondence
Correspondence between David Astor and other members of the Astor family
