Innes, Ralph Hammond, 1913-1998 (author)
Dates
- Existence: 1913 - 1998
Biography
Ralph Hammond Innes (1913-98), writer (of novels and travel books as Hammond Innes, of children's book, Ralph Hammond), wrote a series of best-selling 'adventure stories', from Wreckers must breathe (1941) to Delta connection (1996). The stories, set in far-flung places, were written after meticulous research and a visit to the relevant location. He was a noted arboriculturalist, and planted over a million trees on properties in Kersey, Suffolk, Wales and Australia. Innes married actress and writer Dorothy Mary Lang (d.1989) in 1937.
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Desk diaries, 1960-1997
One volume (in most cases the Boots Scribbling Diary) for each year. Entries are usually notes of engagements, made by RHI or his successive secretaries (Mrs Anderson and Mrs Durrant), with occasional contributions from DMI. RHI has added a few longer entries, either in manuscript or as typescript inserts (such as his thoughts on the day of DMI's funeral). [Diaries (usually kept on loose sheets of paper) for a number of RHI's journeys overseas will be found in 5/1-25 passim above.]
Letters from Ralph Hammond Innes to his parents, 1930-1963 (Dates covered 1930-32 and 1945-63.)
Includes INNES, DORA BEATRICE (Add.9533/1/1/1-12, Add.9533/1/2/1-41), INNES, WILLIAM HAMMOND (Add.9533/1/1/1-105, Add.9533/1/3/1-83)
Personal diaries, 1953-1955
Unless otherwise described, these are small pocket diaries containing notes of engagements.
Personal diaries, 1966-1973
Unless otherwise described, these are small pocket diaries containing notes of engagements.
Personal diaries, 1975-1982
Unless otherwise described, these are small pocket diaries containing notes of engagements.
Personal diaries, 1984-1997
Unless otherwise described, these are small pocket diaries containing notes of engagements.
Personal diaries, 1983-1994
Diaries of visits to Wales, written in manuscript on folded sheets of paper, with dates, engagements and aides memoire pre-typed.
Personal diary, 1932
Collins' Imperial Diary, mostly unused: a few very brief entries in February; and longer entries between 6 May and 27 July describing RHI's short stint as a master at Winchester House School and the beginnings of his friendship with DMI
Personal diary, 1942-1944
Bound notebook, mostly unused, containing brief entries describing RHI's military career from 29 December 1942 to 20 February 1943 and from 23 August 1943 to 26 January 1944; also (at end) lists of phrases in common use among British and American troops
Personal diary, 1950
Used to record Ralph Hammond Innes' visit to the United States and Canada, 13 April to 20 August, including addresses and telephone numbers of individuals and organisations.
Personal diary, 1956
Loose leaf Success Diary in cardboard box, containing only pages from 30 May to 27 November, and lists of addresses; used for notes of visits to Holland and Canada.
Personal diary, 1957
Loose leaf Seven Star Diary in cardboard box.
Personal diary, 1958
Loose leaf Seven Star Diary in cardboard box.
R. Hammond Innes: Correspondence and papers
The collection comprises correspondence with Innes' parents, schoolmasters, literary figures and friends, papers on Innes' school education, his literary and broadcasting career and various clubs and societies he belonged to. Also included are research notes, many for foreign countries, diaries and photographs. There is also a small collection of papers relating to Dorothy Mary Innes.
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