Family poems and accounts, 1888 - 1977
Scope and Contents
Copy [in Christina Dowson’s hand] of limerick ‘On her Drawing’ by ‘Bertha and Madge 1888’ with 2 pages of notes made by Christina Dowson about the sisters.
Copy [in Christina Dowson’s hand of poem ‘To an Ousel at The Ousels’ by ‘ MHP 1913’ [Marion Phillpotts].
Two short pieces by Geoffrey Phillpotts: ‘Canoeing on the Liffey’: 2 pages undated typescript, and extract from ‘Cruising in canvas boats’: 3 pages of typescript [circa 1950s].
‘Copy of Daddy’s account of a boating accident’: 1 page of manuscript notes written on headed notepaper, 11 Little Warren Close, Guildford. Unsigned but dated 13.8.1977.
Dates
- Creation: 1888 - 1977
Creator
- From the Fonds: Newall, Bertha Surtees, Dame, 1877 - 1932 (nee Phillpotts, Scandinavian scholar and educationalist) (Person)
Extent
1 file(s) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Date information
DateText: The first date is that of the original composition of the limerick 'Bertha and Madge', the date the copy was made is unknown.
Originator(s)
Various
Finding aid date
2004-01-22 14:07:00+00:00
Repository Details
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