St John‘s College Personal Collections

Kendon/Box 9/7/2
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1943 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Discusses the current meanings of the words 'education', 'christianity' and 'democracy' with some contempt, believing that they are all now connected with material benefit rather than with spiritual values. Discusses the state of the world in general.

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

Autograph letter (draft) to Sir Walter Langdon Brown from 'Office of the Gryphon, Cambridge'

Kendon/Box 9/4/3
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1940 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Discusses the idea, proposed by WLB, that paper rationing is a form of censorship.

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

Autograph letter (probably a draft) to 'Dear Midgley'

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

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Philosophically discusses the art of writing poetry.

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

Autograph letter, signed (draft) to ?

Kendon/Box 9/4/2
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1940 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Writes a reference for Ruth Berger, a German Jew who has been living with FSHK's family. Recommends her as of good character. Gives an outline of her stay in England.

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

Autograph letter, signed (draft), to ?

Kendon/Box 9/8/6
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1944 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Has enjoyed reading the diary of the recipient. Muses on the current state of reality.

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

Autograph letter, signed (probably a draft) to Wiedling (Head of Leitz office in London)

Kendon/Box 9/3/2
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31 August 1939 (Year not given, so is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Discusses the wrongs of the current situation, and emphasizes the fact that it is between those in authority.

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

Autograph letter, signed (probably a draft), to D. H. Kendon (FSHK's brother)

Kendon/Box 9/4/7
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1939 (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

Autograph letter, signed (probably a draft), to Geoffrey [Johnson?]

Kendon/Box 9/3/6
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1939 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Scathingly discusses a leaflet produced by G. regarding the war and religion.

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

Autograph letter, signed (probably a draft), to Michael

Kendon/Box 9/6/1
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26 March 1942

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Discusses his religious views, especially in relation to the war.

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

Autograph letter, signed, to Olive Kendon. Includes envelope

Kendon/Box 9/5/1
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27 February 1941 (Undated but postmarked)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Philosophically discusses the current situation and the nature of mankind. Copies out three of his poems. Discusses Gandhi, and his pacifism in relation to Jesus. Also discusses Christian pacifism.

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

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