Correspondence, mostly between Robert Shaw and Nancy Astor
MS. 15363/92
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Correspondence, mostly between Robert Shaw and Nancy Astor
Shelfmark
MS. 15363/92
Summary
Comprises:
Correspondence, mostly from Shrewsbury. Also includes sketches, letter from Shaw to "Papa" [Waldorf Astor]. c. 1913-c. 1916
Correspondence, mostly sent while Shaw was in the military, including letters sent from Royal Military College in Camberley, Mooltan Barracks in Tidworth, Guards Club, Pirbright Camp, Cavalry Barracks in Windsor, and Regents Park Barracks. Also includes regimental greetings cards, letters to Shaw from Ettie Desborough, Burdett Cunningham, Billy Jolliffe, Jock A.A. Wallace, and a leave pass. c. 1916-c. 1919
Date
c. 1913-c. 1919
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (2 folders)
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Collection contents
Family papers and correspondence
Robert Shaw
Correspondence, mostly between Robert Shaw and Nancy Astor
