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Reference code
MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/55
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 30 June 1916
Date(s)
- 30 June 1916 (Creation)
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1 Item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Morning - Describes her journey to London and tells a story about a Canadian leaving his rifle behind. Describes the women at the Women’s Land offices where Marjorie applied for farm work. Informs him Marjorie has been assigned to a farm owned by Olive’s brother and will stay for 4-6 weeks.
Afternoon – Describes her conversation with Uncle Hawes and Aunt Jessie about their visit to Ogwen Lake. Describes her activities in London; shopping at Wedgwood and Oxford Circus for clothes, tea with Mrs Reade. Describes the relationship between Mr Reade and Owen and expresses her own opinions on the matter. Intends to send Mrs Reade his letters to read. She will thank Mr Clutton-Brock for the book he sent.
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Former reference
F/GM/IV/3
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Name access points
- Mallory [née Turner], Ruth (1892-1942), wife of mountaineer George Mallory (Subject)
- Turner, Marjorie May (1889-1972), sister of Ruth Mallory (Subject)
- Reade, Herbert (active 1911, 1923), early climbing friend of George Mallory (Subject)
- Clutton-Brock, Arthur (1868-1924), essayist and journalist (Subject)