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MCPP/GM/3/2/1916/206
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, 8 -9 December 1916
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- 8 - 9 December 1916 (Creation)
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1 Item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Friday 8 Dec. evening - Describes in detail the meeting with Mrs Brock. Discusses her opinions on the love of God in their lives. Expresses her thoughts on wanting to be a nicer person and being easier to live with. Discusses the friendship dynamics in the women's group. Expresses her feelings about being depressed and trying to appear cheerful.
Saturday 9 Dec. morning - Tells him about going to the Holt to find the books he wanted and the items she is sending him. Informs him that Olive Smedley and Rachel Dixon are coming to stay. Tells him about Mildred's toes and that the Greens are going home for Christmas.
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Former reference
F/GM/VI/1
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- Mallory [née Turner], Ruth (1892-1942), wife of mountaineer George Mallory (Subject)
- Millikan [née Mallory], Frances Clare (1915-2001), daughter of George Mallory (Subject)
- Turner, Hugh Thackeray (1853-1937), architect and amateur china painter, father of Ruth Mallory (Subject)
- Clutton-Brock, Arthur (1868-1924), essayist and journalist (Subject)
- Morgan [née Turner], Mildred (1892-1985), sister of Ruth Mallory (Subject)