Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook
Enthuses about the news that Peter Baelz has gained a First Class Honours Degree in Classics despite earlier illness. Mentions that there is a chess craze in the POW camp but he is not getting involved. Sends congratulations to Francis and Wendy on their new baby. Reflects on the war.
Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian
Army book 64: soldier's service and pay book
Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook
Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian
Autograph card signed to his parents
Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook
Assures them he is well and the weather is good. Wishes he could go punting on the Cam. Refers to the band. Exclaims that Cyril May has just thrown him out of the window.
Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian
Autograph card signed to his parents
Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook
Assures them that he is well despite the cold and has been receiving their letters. Mentions that he has heard from Cobban and Charlesworth. Reports that he has been lent ten classical texts. Asks if they have received his band photograph.
Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian
Autograph card signed to his parents
Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook
Assures them that the weather is good and he is well. Reports that he has been busy playing in the band and a whitsun carnival is upcoming. Refers to Kath.
Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian
Autograph notecard signed to his parents
Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook
Mentions that he has been at Church Band and heard a bad sermon. Refers to correspondence from Gretel Grey. Sends his Christmas wishes.
Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian
Autograph postcard signed to his parents
Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook
Sends news that he is playing with the band and will soon join the orchestra, although the instruments are in poor condition. Asks his parents to send messages to Mrs Rose and Mrs Rudland.
Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian
Autograph postcard signed to his parents
Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook
Reports that he has been busy playing the clarinet, reading Greek, washing, collecting wood and cooking. Lists some of the food he has cooked.
Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian
Autograph postcard signed to his parents
Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook
Expresses his happiness on receiving his first letter from his parents since becoming a prisoner. Reassures them that they have Red Cross Christmas parcels and plenty of fuel. Mentions the snow and ice.
Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian
Autograph postcard signed to his parents
Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook
Reports that the weather is good, he has been for a walk and darned his socks. Refers to the vulgar jokes he often hears. Mentions that Al Burke's dance band is on tour.
Crook, John Anthony (1921-2007) classicist and historian