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Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian
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Papers of John Anthony Crook

  • Crook
  • Fonds
  • 1880–2008

The papers include notebooks and papers on classical subjects, travelogues and diaries, card indexes, correspondence, miscellaneous papers, and photographs.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

Five forms regarding John Anthony Crook's release from Army service

Including, Army form W3045, notification of change of address ; Reinstatement of civil employment act, 1945 ; Army form X 205, instructions to discharged of released personnel ; Army form X204, release to the reserve on the grounds of national importance - class "B" releases ; and Army form W.3044, release of soldier…

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

ALS to his parents

  • Crook/E/E6/4/47
  • Item
  • 6 Aug. 1944 (Circa. Undated but a fortnight since his last letter. Postmarked 21.8.44.)
  • Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook

Reports that he has been busy producing the incidental music for 'Macbeth'. Worries because he has not had a letter from his parents for a while. Describes the August Bank Holiday Carnival in the POW camp. Mentions that he has revised 'the whole of Roman History'. Sends news that Eric Holmgren and Charlie Osborne are still alive despite earlier news to the contrary.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

ALS to his parents

Reports that he is well and his chamber music concert was a success. Commiserates his father on having to give up his work at Dulwich. Refers to the bombing of Dulwich College. Mentions that he has been send cigarettes from Cobban and the Dulwich POW fund, and from Mrs Holmgren.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

ALS to his parents

Reflects on whether his time in the POW camp has been wasted time. Mentions that the cinema came to the camp. Refers to the camp production of 'Yeomen of the Guards' and its director, Bob Lawrence, who gave all the performers a Christmas card.

Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian

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