Asquith, Katharine Frances, 1885-1976 (née Horner and wife of Raymond Asquith)
Dates
- Existence: 1885 - 1976
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
[Lady] Katherine Asquith, 1900-1967 (early-mid 20th century)
Miscellaneous letters, cards and photographs, which Sassoon sent to Mother Margaret with some of his letters. These items have become separated from their covering letters (section /1-345). Identifying the appropriate covering letter might allow the researcher to date the item more accurately.
Letter from Lady Katharine Asquith, (Mells) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''The Tasking'', 4 Feb. 1955
The collection largely comprises letters addressed to Sassoon although there are few other recipients such as Glen Byam Shaw and Georgiana Theresa Thornycroft, Siegfried Sassoon's mother. There are also some postcards; draft and unpublished copies of poems; bills; and other related papers.
Letters from Katherine Asquith to Siegfried Sassoon, 1958-1961
Mostly written while Asquith was in hospital, thanking Sassoon for gifts of poetry, flowers and books, and commenting on religious faith and her health troubles. The series also includes a letter to Mother Margaret Mary. Originally housed in an envelope marked 'Katherine Asquith The Manor House Kells' (MS Add.9852/9/9/1).
Letters from Lady Katharine Asquith (Mells, Somerset) to Siegfried Sassoon re admiration of Sassoon's poems, proposed visits, religious views, health concerns, 1960-1967 (13 November 1960; 4 March, 6 August 1965; 22 Jul, 12 September 1966; 27 August 1967; and 5 items undated)
A collection of 1094 letters, postcards and other items known as 'Sassoon's residual correspondence' although it does also include a number of items addressed to other persons particularly to his wife, Hester, and his mother, Theresa Thornycroft.