Scope and Contents 552 autograph letters, signed, 31 typed letters, signed, 36 autograph postcards, signed, and 14 telegrams. 1922-64.This file also includes: An autograph manuscript fragment of a lecture on Ibsen, [1928]1 autograph letter, signed, to Charles Lovett, 5 Mar. 19291 copy typed letter, signed to Frank Vicary, 20 Nov. 19221 autograph letter, signed, from Robert Buckingham to W.J.H. Sprott, 19 June 19331 autograph letter, signed, to 'Bill', 10 Aug. 19346 autograph...

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E.M. Forster and Bob Buckingham standing in same doorway as EMF/27/680-2. E.M. Forster is wearing a striped suit and pale tie, looking towards the camera, Bob Buckingham as in EMF/27/680-2, his pipe in his left hand, his right hand on E.M. Forster's left shoulder, looking towards E.M. Forster. Possibly taken at Wendell Road, London. Print, 17.6 x 11.9. Inscribed on back, possibly by William Plomer, 'Bob Buckingham'. (Sleeve 266)

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Bob Buckingham, E.M. Forster and two unidentified men wearing casual clothes, sitting among ferns on the summit of a hill, all looking towards the camera. Taken at Clouds Hill. Print, 21.9 x 16.6. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, 'Clouds Hill' and in different ink 'Bob, self, ?, ?'
Also inscribed on back, by P.N. Furbank, after location 'i.e. home of T.E. Lawrence'. (Sleeve 212)

Scope and Contents E.M. Forster seated in a wooden chair, smiling and holding a glass in his right hand, with Alderman Pearl Hyde, who is wearing a flowered dress and her right hand is laid on E.M. Forster's left arm. Bob Buckingham is standing, his back partly turned to the camera, holding a pipe in his left hand, leaning towards them, also laughing. There is a table with magazines in front and shelf with more magazines behind. Taken at Umbrella Club, Coventry. Mounted on card, 25.5 x 20.3 (photograph 20.9 x...

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Correspondence regarding E.M. Forster's finances and maintenance during his last years, with a few bills, found in a file belonging to the Vice-Provost marked 'E.M. Forster - Before Death'. Principal correspondents include Edward Shire and Donald Parry, successive Vice-Provosts, and Bob and May Buckingham.
To request this file, please use the following call mark: 17/12/C

Scope and Contents This collection contains a number of items by and about E.M. Forster. The heart of the collection consists of Forster's writings, published and unpublished, held by the archive centre in manuscript, typescript and photocopied forms. Items written for publication, or in some cases broadcast, have been placed at the start of the collection. These include manuscripts, drafts and fragments of his novels, short stories, essays, talks, plays, poems and memoirs. Contributions to periodicals, which...

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Unidentified man and woman standing with Bob and May Buckingham at a crossing of paths, possibly in a public park, probably taken in Germany. Print, 9.2 x 6.4. Inscribed on back, in same hand as 27/775-6, 'to remember / Wanne-Eickel, June 1960'. (Sleeve 315)

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Bob Buckingham, May Buckingham, E.M. Forster and possibly Heinz Nedermeyer standing beside the same car as above, probably taken in Germany. Print, 9.3 x 6.4. Inscribed on back, in unidentified hand, 'to remember / Wanne-Eickel, June 1960' and inscribed on back, by the Archivist, with names. (Sleeve 315)

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Bob Buckingham, May Buckingham, possibly Heinz Nedermeyer, and E.M. Forster sitting on a painted wooden bench against the exterior of a house, with a patio and urn in front of them, probably taken in Germany. Print, 9.3 x 6.3. Inscribed on back, in same hand as above, 'to remember / Wanne-Eickel, June 1960'. (Sleeve 315)

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May, Paul and Clive Buckingham with Sébastien and Claude Mauron, Bob Buckingham, Nicolas and Alice Mauron behind them. All standing in front of a low building partly under the shade of low trees to the left. Taken in southern France. Mounted in card folder, 36.3 x 13.4 (photograph 16.5 x 12). (Sleeve 340)

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As EMF/27/852, but slightly different poses and with Sylvia Buckingham replacing Bob Buckingham. Taken in Southern France. Mounted in card folder, 36.3 x 13.4 (photograph 16.6 x 12). (Sleeve 341)

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...

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Photograph of a man wearing white swimming trunks, possibly Bob Buckingham, caught in mid-dive from rocks into the sea. Taken at Prawle, Devon. Print, 8.8 x 5.9. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, 'Prawle' and date. (Sleeve 191)

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Autograph manuscript and typescript notes by Patrick Wilkinson and letters to him concerning his arrangements for E.M. Forster's ninetieth birthday lunch at King's College, 4 Jan. 1969. Includes replies from the guests and 4 autograph letters, signed, from Bob Buckingham on E.M. Forster's wishes. Also includes references to the Provost's dinner and the Chapel concert given for E.M. Forster, 25 and 26 Jan. 1969.
To request this envelope, please use the following call mark: 19/16/C

Scope and Contents This file includes:-Typescript draft, possibly for NGA's entry for E.M. Forster in 'Dictionary of National Biography'Carbon typescript article for 'Torque'. [? 1970]Correspondence between NGA, P.N. Furbank, Mary Lago, Ian Stephens, Robert J. ('Bob') Buckingham, Oliver Stallybrass and others regarding Forster's Estate, NGA's writings on Forster, and NGA's broadcast about Forster on Radio 3. [1970]. 22 Nov. 1967 - 9 Nov. 1983Carbon typescript of NGA's review of 'Maurice' for...

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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, as EMF/27/643 but smiling. Taken at New York. Print, 23.5 x 19.1. (Sleeve 238)

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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, as EMF/27/645 but not smiling, head partially turned to the right but looking towards the camera. Taken at New York. Print, 23.5 x 19.1. (Sleeve 240)

Scope and Contents Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, dressed as in EMF/27/547, standing with his back to the wall, head and shoulders, in full profile to the right. There is a picture on the further wall to the right. Taken in London. Print, 19.8 x 15.6. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, '2 copies (1 to R.J.B.) / Can you 'shave' the cheek to the right of / the ear? Don't do this, however, if / it is going to spoil the surface. / Also there's an ugly little hump on the back of the / coat. Had...

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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, posed as above but head turned to look to the left, face towards the camera, and the picture hanging on the wall to the right is more distinct. Taken in London. Print, 22 x 15.7. Inscribed on back of photograph, by E.M. Forster, 'Bob Buckingham' and on back of mount, '1934'. (Sleeve 195)

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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, standing with his back to the wall, head and shoulders, in full profile to the right. There is a picture on the further wall to the right. Taken in London. Print, 18.7 x 13. (In Frame)

Scope and Contents Professional studio portrait of E.M. Forster sitting on the wooden trestle table seen in EMF/27/643-4 with his ?spectacles case in his hands, looking up and to the left at Bob Buckingham, who is standing slightly behind and to the left of E.M. Forster, wearing a spotted tie, with his right foot up on the trestle table and his right arm on his knee, looking down and to the right at E.M. Forster. Taken at New York. The photograph is annotated on the back: '1947 with Bob' in E.M. Forster's...

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Professional studio photograph of Bob Buckingham as a young man. He is standing with his left hand in his trouser pocket, looking towards the camera. He is wearing a dark jacket, lighter trousers, pullover, and a handkerchief in his breast pocket. 3/4 length. Taken at London. Postcard, 13.8 x 9.7. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, 'Bob Buckingham / in the 1920s'. Second line added in a different ink. (Sleeve 140)

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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, as EMF/27/647 but full length, not smiling and face in profile to the right. Taken at New York. Print, 23.3 x 19.1. (Sleeve 241)

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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, as above but 3/4 length. Taken at New York. Print, 23.5 x 19.1. (Sleeve 242)

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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, sitting sideways on the wooden trestle table seen in EMF/27/643-4, hands clasped round his knees, smiling to the camera, 3/4 length. Taken at New York. Print, 23.5 x 19.1. (Sleeve 239)