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Cornford, Francis Macdonald, 1874 - 1943 (classical scholar and poet)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1874 - 1943

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

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Letter about his third year studies for the Classical Tripos Part II, 1927-10-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/GUTH/7/1/9
Scope and Contents

Thanking her for sending a presscutting regarding Cross and Sandbach, two classical fellows in his first year at Cambridge. In his final year, he is changing to 'double supervisions' with [Francis] Cornford for philosophy and Robertson for 'Comps' (literature). He is considering both history papers and going to see Adcock at King's for advice. St Columba's church has been redecorated during the vacation and his new furniture makes his room look cosy. With envelope.

Dates: 1927-10-09
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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Letter about their wedding plans, their new home and A. E. Housman's lecture in Cambridge, 1933-05-18 - 1933-05-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/GUTH/7/1/16
Scope and Contents He had received a letter from Kit (a friend who had later been killed in an avalanche the same day) which was a shock. He is heavily involved in the wedding plans for the reception at Peterhouse on 10 June, as Adele can't give orders to the College kitchens. He describes their new home in Conduit Head, a wing of the main house belonging to Francis and Frances Cornford, with a garden which used to be the orchard part of the Cornfords' garden. For their honeymoon, they have booked a trip to...
Dates: 1933-05-18 - 1933-05-19
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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Letters of congratulation on the engagement of Adele Ogilvy and Keith Guthrie, 1932 - 1933

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Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/GUTH/7/7/2
Scope and Contents

Includes letter from Joselyn Toynbee of Newnham College to Mrs [Lucy] Ogilvy, describing Keith Guthrie's excellent character and suitability for Adele, letters from Francis Cornford and his wife Frances (separate letters) and a telegram from Adele's father [Adam Loftus Ogilvy], 26/12/1932, with a copy of the wedding invitation.

Dates: 1932 - 1933
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open

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