Papers of Sir John Edwin Sandys
- Sandys
- Fonds
- 1870–1934 (Circa)
Notes and translations from classical works, a travel diary, and some correspondence.
Sandys, Sir John Edwin (1844-1922) Knight and classicist
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Archival descriptionLetters from Sir John Edwin Sandys
- Larmor/Letters/To Larmor/Sandys (Misc)
- File
- 1884–1920
Part of Papers of Sir Joseph Larmor
Sandys, Sir John Edwin (1844-1922) Knight and classicist
- Glover/A/A1/1/7/61
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- 19 June 1892
Part of Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover
Congratulates Glover on the mark of distinction for History in Part II of the Classical Tripos. Refers to a Craven Scholar who 'unluckily fell into the Second Class'. Expresses his pleasure that Miss Stawell is in the first division for Part I. Explains that she is the daughter of the Chief Justice of Victoria and a pupil of Professor Tucker. Mentions the Tanagra figurine which was a present from Glover and Lionel. Writes that he is to receive an honorary degree from Dublin. Asks if Glover will take A. J. Tail as a pupil. Mentions that he has read Glover's sonnet on the 'Two Goddesses', and has met his friends, Weekes and Heyer. Informs Glover that in recommendations drawn up for the sanction of the Council Glover and Lionel are down for scholarships, and Bertram Long and Marterman are among those recommended for election. Recommends a pamphlet for Glover's study of the 'Land Tenure' of ancient Greece. Invites Glover to a performance of the 'Agamemnon'.
Sandys, Sir John Edwin (1844-1922) Knight and classicist
- Miscellaneous/Box 15/SA3
- File
- 1879–1920
Part of Miscellaneous Papers
Sandys, Sir John Edwin (1844-1922) Knight and classicist
Autograph testimonial signed for T. R. Glover
- Glover/A/A1/3/5/24
- Item
- 13 June 1906
Part of Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover
Sandys, Sir John Edwin (1844-1922) Knight and classicist
Autograph reference signed for T. R. Glover
- Glover/A/A1/2/2/6
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- 21 May 1896
Part of Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover
For a Professorship of Classics in Montreal.
Sandys, Sir John Edwin (1844-1922) Knight and classicist
Autograph postcard signed to T. R. Glover in Latin
- Glover/A/A1/4/3/32
- Item
- 1 Oct. 1909
Part of Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover
Reports that he has passed on details of Glover's books to Richard Heinz.
Sandys, Sir John Edwin (1844-1922) Knight and classicist
Autograph notecard signed to T. R. Glover
- Glover/A/A1/6/2/154
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- 25 Feb. 1920
Part of Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover
Proposes to send Glover his 'Orationes and Epistolae'. Recalls his policy as regards speech preparation and performance when he was Public Orator.
Sandys, Sir John Edwin (1844-1922) Knight and classicist
- Glover/A/A1/4/7/30
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- 29 Sep. 1913
Part of Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover
Offers Glover some College and University exam papers to help him with his work as a Classical Lecturer. Also sends Glover copies of compositions that he found among Darbishire's papers. Reflects that that afternoon marks the end of his 30 year tenure at Merton House and also the 50 years in which he has had rooms in the College.
Sandys, Sir John Edwin (1844-1922) Knight and classicist
- Glover/A/A1/6/2/167
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- 22 May 1920
Part of Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover
Congratulates Glover on his five speeches in the office of Public Orator. Wishes to send copies to Sir Herbert Warren and Professor A. C. Clark of Oxford. Advises Glover on how he might improve his performance. Hopes that no more war heroes will be honoured, as their presence provokes 'the rudest and most barbarous forms of indisciplined enthusiasm'. Adds that he was pleased with Glover's speech in his honour.
Sandys, Sir John Edwin (1844-1922) Knight and classicist
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