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Autograph letter (draft) to Frank

Kendon/Box 9/5/4
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12 November 1941

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Discusses the publication of various books and the state of the publishing industry due to the War. Philosophically discusses the consciousness of mankind.

Kendon, Frank Samuel Herbert (1893-1959) poet and scholar

Autograph letter (draft) to George Gordon Coulton (1858-1947)

Kendon/Box 9/7/1
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24 September 1943 (No year given, so full date is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Philosophically discusses the reasons why the Second World War came about, especially in relation to the 1914-18 War. Mentions his experience in that War and the effect on the other participants. Discusses the futility of war and also the problems associated with the rise of Hitler and Germany in the 1930s. Also discusses the idea of freedom.

Kendon, Frank Samuel Herbert (1893-1959) poet and scholar

Autograph letter (draft) to George Gordon Coulton (1858-1947)

Kendon/Box 9/4/6
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1940 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Sends a poem, discusses it and also his reasons for pacifism.

Kendon, Frank Samuel Herbert (1893-1959) poet and scholar

Autograph letter (draft) to Gerald [Bullett]

Kendon/Box 9/8/4
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1944 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Jokingly asks for a contribution of a foreward to his new poem Time-Piece.

Kendon, Frank Samuel Herbert (1893-1959) poet and scholar

Autograph letter (draft) to Gerald Bullett

Kendon/Box 9/8/5
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1944 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Discusses Oradour, Lidice and the horrors of war. Also discusses a letter sent by GB regarding the war and his feelings about the situation.

Kendon, Frank Samuel Herbert (1893-1959) poet and scholar

Autograph letter (draft) to Gerald [Bullett]

Kendon/Box 9/8/2
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1944 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Discusses a review of a novel, and the novel itself.

Kendon, Frank Samuel Herbert (1893-1959) poet and scholar

Autograph letter (draft) to Gerald [Bullett]

Kendon/Box 9/8/3
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1944 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Discusses the dangers which he feels are inherent in the passivity of the actions of listening to the wireless and watching films.

Kendon, Frank Samuel Herbert (1893-1959) poet and scholar

Autograph letter (draft) to Henry

Kendon/Box 9/6/7
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1941 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Discusses a poem and how and why he wrote it [probably concerns 'The Flawless Stone', winner of the Seatonian Prize for Poetry].

Kendon, Frank Samuel Herbert (1893-1959) poet and scholar

Autograph letter (draft) to Henry Morris

Kendon/Box 9/10/9
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October 1947 (Undated, so date is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Lays out why he believes his children should be eligible for educational aid.

Kendon, Frank Samuel Herbert (1893-1959) poet and scholar

Autograph letter (draft) to Joan [Bennett?]

Kendon/Box 9/5/5
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1941 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Discusses the political and social situation.

Kendon, Frank Samuel Herbert (1893-1959) poet and scholar

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