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Ackerley, Joseph Randolph, 1896 - 1967 (writer and literary editor)

 Person

Dates and places

1896-1967

Sphere of activity

Writer, known primarily as a literary editor

Relationships

Friend of E.M. Forster.

Other information

Joined the BBC in 1928, literary editor of the BBC's 'The Listener' (1935-59).

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

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Bob Buckingham, E.M. Forster and Joe Ackerley, 1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/557
Scope and Contents

Bob Buckingham, looking to the right, E.M. Forster, looking down and wearing a cloth cap, with Joe Ackerley, smiling to the camera and carrying a jacket over his shoulder. They are walking towards the camera along a sea promenade, full length. Taken at Dover. Postcard, 13.9 x 9. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, with names, location and '193-'. (Sleeve 198)

Dates: 1930 - 1939
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E.M. Forster, Joe Ackerley and others in drawing room, 1960 - 1969

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/824
Scope and Contents

E.M. Forster, Joe Ackerley, and two other men [one may be Leo Charlton or Bill Roerick] in a small drawing room. E.M. Forster is looking towards the camera and the others look at him. Print, 13.5 x 8.4. Inscribed on back, by Archivist, with names. (Sleeve 331)

Dates: 1960 - 1969
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Joe Ackerley with Bob and Rob Buckingham on the patio, 1947 - 1955

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/679
Scope and Contents Joe Ackerley, Bob Buckingham and Rob Buckingham sitting in deckchairs on the patio above, probably on the same occasion. Joe Ackerley is sitting on the left, looking towards Rob Buckingham, who is sitting on the far right, laughing in profile to the left, partly turned away from the camera, his right hand is at his throat. Bob Buckingham is sitting in the centre, also laughing. Taken at Wendell Road, London. Print, 17.4 x 12.1. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, 'Joe Bob Rob / Wendell...
Dates: 1947 - 1955
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On the patio of the Buckingham's London house, 1947 - 1955

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/678
Scope and Contents May Buckingham, E.M. Forster, Joe Ackerley, and Rob Buckingham, seated on the patio of the Buckinghams' house in London. May Buckingham is leaning forwards with her hands under her knees and E.M. Forster is next to her on the same bench with his right hand raised to his chin. Joe Ackerley is sitting on the right, looking to the left. Robert Buckingham is in the lower right hand corner, head and left shoulder only, with his back to the camera. Cups, saucers and a teapot are placed on a small...
Dates: 1947 - 1955