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Letters written by Acton while in residence in Magdalene. Seventeen letters are written to his mother Lady Acton in French and two are to his brother Sir Richard Acton (in English).

A short summary of the letters in English was published by Prof F.C. Green in the College Magazine, No. 77 (Dec 1938), pp 325-328:

(2) 16 February 1820
George IV proclaimed in Cambridge. Lodgings in College good though street noisy. References to his brother Richard and François

(3) Cambridge, 18 February 1820
Matriculated, took oath on the Bible to obey the laws of the University and Vice- Chancellor" in everything just and equitable". Did not take other oaths which he describes as " monuments of the infatuation and bigotry of the Reformation". Reference to Mr Fortescue, Fellow of the College, who was polite to him. The older undergraduates tell him that the discipline is light. Not obliged to go to Greek lectures since the Professor gives private lessons. The same Professor gives private lessons in Mathematics. At first Acton went to lectures thinking they were compulsory and after being complimented on his diligence continued going. Lectures are badly attended. References to his brother Richard who is to matriculate in the Easter Term

(4) Cambridge, 15 March 1820
Letter from Acton (in English) to his brother Richard. He refers to the following friends: Gilbert Elliot (in his second year at St John's), Barker of Christ's, Mildmay, Turner, Gage, Irish, a Fellow Commoner of Magdalene aged about 30, Pile, the other Fellow Commoner of Magdalene, and Williams, also a Magdalene man, from Shrewsbury. Acton says that "several men come from the same Academy because there are Scholarships open to them only".

(5) Cambridge, 10 May 1820
(Lady Acton is in London). Examinations are to take place on the 20th. Acton will go down about the 25th.

(6) Early in May 1821, probably the 1st
A note to his mother from Calais announcing that he will embark for England next day.

(7) 7 May 1821
Mentions crossing from France to Dover. No customs duties to pay. Apparently stopped with friends called Jones on his way to Cambridge. Reference to Cambridge friends called Kaye.

(8) Cambridge, 10 May 1821
Reference suggesting that Mr Wynne is a Member of Parliament. Acton received by the Kayes.

(9) 14 May 1821
Acton has been with Mr Wright at Walton where he met a Catholic friend of Wright's called Slaughter who was visiting Newmarket Races. Wright has gone to Cheshire where he has property. Refers to the Jerninghams at Copley. Acton now in a new set of rooms overlooking the Garden and belonging to one of the Fellows, Benson; "consequently", says Acton, "one of the best sets". He will occupy this set until the return of Benson in October.

(10) 17 May 1821
Visited Ely. Not impressed by cathedral. Weather bad; windy and cold. Acton is learning how to keep a coal fire alight. References to Cambridge friends Gilbert Elliott and Gibbons.

(11) 21 May 1821
Acton has been to Newmarket Races where he saw the Duke of York. Lady Acton is apparently going to Italy. Refers to bad political conditions in Naples. Acton in favour of ruthless suppression of the rebels.

(12) 24 May 1821
Lady Acton apparently complaining of lack of news. Her son replies that there is nothing worth mentioning. One of the family servants apparently now in Cambridge with him. Still obliged to have a fire. Invited by a Mr Crawley to dine.

(13) 28 May 1821
Invited to dine by Mr Wright.

(14) Cambridge, 4 June 1821
Lady Acton was in Paris, 130 rue du Faubourg St Honoré. Acton refers to a misunderstanding with his Tutor, Mr Wynne, who reproached him with not having announced his return. Acton dined with Mr Wright before leaving Cambridge for London.

(15) Cambridge, July (no date, but from the postmark it was received in Paris on the 16th)
Acton refers to a letter from Mr Wynne who is at Dropmore, at Lord Grenville's. Wynne wants him to spend his holidays with Mr King of Cambridge who is at present in Bangor. Acton, on the other hand, decides not to go but to ask Mr Wynne's permission to allow him to leave Cambridge at once on condition that he returns in February. Apparently Wynne is willing to let him go if he comes back in October, but this would prevent Acton accompanying his mother. If Wynne consents, Acton will have time, apparently, to go to Naples and back. Acton really wants to leave Cambridge for good on account of the exorbitant expenses; his Tutor, on the other hand, is trying to persuade him to stay, pointing out the advantages to be derived from a longer sojourn. Acton apparently wants to go into the Church, whilst his Tutor wants him first to study Law at the Temple.

(16) 17 July 1821
Two days before the Coronation. Acton wants to get away from Cambridge so as to be with his mother in Naples. Has not succeeded in persuading Mr Wynne to let him go. The latter suggests that he ought first to study Law at the Temple. Acton wants to miss the Michaelmas Term; thinks he may persuade a Mr Neville to allow him to do so.

(17) c. 20 August 1821 (received 24th in Paris)
Note announcing arrival at Dover after a good crossing.

(18) Aldenham, 26 August 1821
Acton could not leave London earlier for Aldenham because the coaches were filled with University of Oxford electors, a bye- election having been caused by the promotion of Sir William Scott to the peerage. Acton going to Liverpool. Intends to resume his studies which have suffered from interruptions. If he gets Mr Wynne's permission, he will stay some time at Aldenham and later visit his friend Gibbons and study with him. Reference to his own philosophic character, serious melancholy, but only really disturbed by private sorrows. Once he has acquired some self-mastery, he tells his mother, he will be quite happy. Points out that although he may be considered cynical, it is a fact that external experiences do not affect him. Reference to Richard who is too lazy to write.

Four letters from Simon Barrington-Ward to John Walsh.

Letters from Simon Barrington-Ward to Ronald Hyam.

(1) Order of Ceremonial for Consecration (Westminster Abbey, 1 Nov 1985)

(2) File of press cuttings, and press-releases, including Enthronement Sermon

(3) Selected letters, cards, and telegrams of congratulation, and letters about consecration:

Booklet giving the order of ceremonial at the consecration of Simon Barrington-Ward as Bishop of Coventry. Held at Westminster Abbey on 1 November 1985.

File of press cuttings, and press releases, including Enthronement Sermon for Simon Barrington-Ward's consecration as Bishop of Coventry in Coventry Cathedral on 4 January 1986.

File of press cuttings, and press releases, including Enthronement Sermon for Simon Barrington-Ward's consecration as Bishop of Coventry in Coventry Cathedral on 4 January 1986.

(1) ‘Letter from Nigeria’, Theology, vol 66 (Sept 1963)

(2) 'The uncontemporary apologist’ [CS Lewis], Theology, vol 59 (Feb 1965)

(3) ‘A vision of wholeness in Christ’ - an address given to Wycliffe College, Toronto on 7 May 1984, on receiving an Hon DD Insight, No 16, June 1984

(4) sermon for Evensong, Magdalene College Chapel, 30 Jan 1994

(5) sermon for the thanksgiving service for Ralph Bennett, Magdalene College Chapel, 23 Nov 2002

(6) sermon for the Tri-centenary of the death of Samuel Pepys, 25 May 2003

(7) proposal of the Eberhard Burger of Dresden, as a candidate for an Honorary degree from the University of Cambridge, 26 Sept 2005

Christmas Cards sent to Ronald Hyam from Simon Barrington-Ward, 1971, 2001, 2003-2005, 2007-2011 (many with illustrations drawn by his daughter Helen)

(1) Black and white photograph of Simon Barrington-Ward at Polzeath, Cornwall on a reading party organised by Frank Salter

(2) Black and white photograph showing a family group - Simon, his wife Jean and their children Helen and Mary, December 1971

Copy of the order of service of thanksgiving for the life of Simon Barrington-Ward held in Cambridge City Crematorium, 1 May 2020.

File containing biographical material collected by the Emeritus Archivist on the life of Simon Barrington-Ward:

(1) out line of his career written when he was Bishop of Coventry, c. 1985
(2) letter to the Master expressing his views on the admission of women to Magdalene College in repose to a letter canvassing the views of all members of College,4 Jul 1986
(3) profile from The Church Times, Feb 1990
(4) obituary from the College Magazine, No. 64 (2019-2020)
(5) photocopy of an article with the author's memories of Simon Barrington-Ward at Magdalene, [undated and no author given]

Photocopies of ten letters written by Charles Acton to his mother (in French) and sister Elizabeth (Mrs Throckmorton).
including a letter to his sister (8 April 1831) about rebellion in Bologna (and Papal States), which the Cardinal was able to escape when replaced as Vice-Legate on the death of Pius VIII.

Photocopies of two reports on the interviews between Pope Gregory XVI and Czar Nicholas I of Russia, 1845:

(i) 'Relazione dell' udienza data S. Padre a S.M. L'Imperatore di tutte le Russie nella mattina dei 13 Dicembre 1845'. (23 pp)

(ii) 'Relazione della seconda ed ultima udienza data dalla Santità di Nostro Signore a S.M. L'Imperatore delle Russie nella mattina dei 17 Dicembre 1845'. (22 pp)

Article on Cardinal Acton by D.J.H. Murphy in the College Magazine, No. 46 (2001-02)

Photographs of paintings of:

• Sir Richard Acton, 7th Baronet
• John 1st Lord Acton
• Pope Gregory XVI, Tsar Nicolas I, and Cardinal Acton
• tomb of Sir Richard Acton
• Aldenham Park, Shropshire
• 'Cardinale In Abito Privato'
• Gentilomo Di Cardinale

Biographical information and photocopies collected by the Emeritus Archivist

The diaries throw light on Cambridge and College life for an undergraduate of the period. He meets A.C. Benson, Fr R.H. Benson, Jim Butler, Rupert Brooke, Charles Sayle, and Frank Salter. His main friends are C.R.D. Lumby, (off and on) George Mallory, and some Old Reptonians. He is keen on antiquarian books, rowing and Union debating. He and Lumby explore the College Old Library, and undertake some cataloguing [see esp. MCPP/VEC/1/2 page 53 (17 Feb 1908)]. He goes to some history lectures and Conservative Party meetings, and takes some Sunday School classes. His days are regularly punctuated with invitations to breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner and coffee; he 'keeps' compulsory Chapels, and the occasional 'Albi' (i.e. visits to the Master's Lodge). He is a member of the Marlowe Society, the Kingsley Club, the Carlton Club, the "Pepys Society" (a literary group including Keable and Grimble). He knows how to evaluate sermons, prints and furniture.

C.S. Lewis was appointed the first Professor of Medieval & Renaissance English at Cambridge and moved from Magdalen College, Oxford, to take up the position in 1954. He was made a Professorial Fellow of Magdalene College in 1954, and he had rooms in First Court. He was made an Honorary Fellow in 1963 and died on 22 November 1963. A Memorial Service was held in the Chapel..

He described his move as a 'great success' and described Magdalene in the following terms:
‘My new college is a smaller, softer, more gracious place than my old. The mental and social atmosphere is like the sunny side of a wall in an old garden'; ‘A tiny little place … but a perfect gem architecturally and (I think) much more congenial socially and spiritually.’

See Walter Hooper (ed)., Collected Letters, 3 vols. (2000-2006), esp. Vol. III 'Narnia, Cambridge & Joy, 1950-1963'.
In addition to the letters in this archive, Hooper prints his ‘Easter hymn’ (F/FT/3); a letter about Canon Tibbats; and a letter about the possible deposit of Kipling’s papers in the College (p. 1261, 4 May 1961).

For other letters of College interest, see W.H. Lewis (ed) Letters of C.S. Lewis , p. 289 (Lady Willink's death), p. 293 (unexpurgated Pepys), and p. 308 (Hon. Fellowship).

Most of C.S. Lewis's papers are held in the Bodleian Library in Oxford.

This collection consists of records relating to George Mallory's time whilst he was a student at Magdalene College, a few from his time at school at Winchester College, and from his career post Magdalene as a schoolmaster at Charterhouse.

The bulk of the collection is made up of letters written between him and his wife Ruth from the time of their engagement in 1914 until his death on Everest in 1924. The collection also contains the three letters found on his body in 1999.

The collection does not contain any original photographs although there are a number of copies which can be used for reference but cannot be reproduced without the prior consent of the copyright owner.

There is also a biographical file containing articles and other secondary sources about Mallory - see MCHR/1/MALLORY

A substantial collection of correspondence, books and memorabilia, photographs, slides and audio-visual materials, drafts for books, lectures and poems, bequeathed to the College; together with the diaries of Dorothea Richards, which run from 1912 to 1986. The main archival collection is in 62 boxes and 50 notebooks. There is also a notable collection of Chinese scrolls, for which a special scrolarium table was constructed after the bequest came to the Old Library . Although many books and papers were removed and destroyed, or lost in flooding, during the lifetime of the donors, what remains gives a comprehensive representation.

Documents that belonged to Sylvia Thompson, governess to the children of Rudyard Kipling.

Photograph containing images of Roland Surgis' time at Magdalene as an undergraduate including College buildings, rowing, family groups, dinners in hall, and a performance of 'She Stoops to Conquer'.