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Squire, Sir John Collings, 1884-1958 (Knight, writer and journalist)

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Dates

  • Existence: 1884 - 1958

Biography

Sir John Collings Squire (1884-1958), knight; writer and journalist

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

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Letter, 16 Sep. 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9877/1/3/12
Scope and Contents

Concerning a pamphlet by Fitzgerald, personal news, the impending publication of his book, and a poem written for an album compiled by Jack Squire (Sir John Collings Squire).

Dates: 16 Sep. 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter addressed from 54 Tufton St., 6 May 1925

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8484/5
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Is enjoying a positive review by J.C. Squire of 'Selected Poems'; has stayed with the Poet Laureate [Robert Seymour Bridges] and got on well with him; also gives news of Gabriel [Atkin], Roderick [Meiklejohn] and the Contemporary Art Society.

Dates: 6 May 1925
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from J.C. Squire, 21 Sep. 1923

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8990/482
Scope and Contents

Admired Seaman's works on [Corfu]

Dates: 21 Sep. 1923
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from J.C. Squire of 'The London Mercury', 21 June 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8483/30
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Informing Sassoon that his friend Crosby Gaige was forming a private press in America and would welcome material for publication.

Dates: 21 June 1929
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from J.C. Squire of The London Mercury to Siegfried Sassoon, 27 Mar. 1928

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9852/9/3/2
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Praising 'The Heart's Journey' as 'utterly lovely' and intrinsically exquisite, but criticising the 'segregation' of his poems. He suggests that Sassoon produce a collected volume.

Dates: 27 Mar. 1928
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Sir John Collings Squire, 11 Oct. 1923

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9225/8/42
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They like to see people's 'line work' for 'The London Mercury'

Dates: 11 Oct. 1923
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Sir John Collings Squire to Naomi Royde Smith, 24 Oct. 1920-24 Oct. 1929 (Circa, no year given)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9225/8/22
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Sends poem for 'Weekly Westminster' (Add.9225/8/11?)

Dates: 24 Oct. 1920-24 Oct. 1929 (Circa, no year given)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Sir John Collings Squire: poem, 'Christmas hymn for Lambeth'

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9225/8/56
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Entitled 'Weekly Westminster from May 22nd 1922'

Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Sir John Collings Squire: poem, 'The journey'

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9225/8/11
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Entitled 'Weekly Westminster from May 22nd 1922'

Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).