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MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/72
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 23 July 1916
Date(s)
- 23 July 1916 (Creation)
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1 Item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Discusses her opinions on The Ultimate Belief by Arthur Clutton-Brock. Expresses her thoughts on the difference in education for boys and girls. Describes her previous tea with Mr Cockerell and describes his wife’s condition. Wonders what he wanted to tell her and couldn’t and discusses the progress of the war. Tells him about her dream. Is glad he received the butter and will send more. Informs him Marjorie has gone to fetch the Clutton-Brocks and their children for a visit. Relays a message of greeting to him from Mr Cockerell and Marjorie Waterhouse.
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Former reference
F/GM/IV/4
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Name access points
- Mallory [née Turner], Ruth (1892-1942), wife of mountaineer George Mallory (Subject)
- Millikan [née Mallory], Frances Clare (1915-2001), daughter of George Mallory (Subject)
- Clutton-Brock, Arthur (1868-1924), essayist and journalist (Subject)
- Cockerell, Sir Sydney Carlyle (1867–1962), museum director and book collector (Subject)