St John‘s College Personal Collections

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, 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

Autograph note

Kendon/Box 9/4/13
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1940 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Contends that going to war to defend freedom is a contradictory statement.

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

Copy of Memorandum, typed, to the Syndics of the Cambridge University Press

Kendon/Box 9/4/12
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1940 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Puts forward a proposal for a CUP poetry series.

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

Autograph note

Kendon/Box 9/4/11
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1940 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Concerns pacifism.

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

Autograph letter (draft) to ?

Kendon/Box 9/4/10
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1940 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Sets out ideas on why men fight and pacifism.

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

Autograph letter (draft) to ?

Kendon/Box 9/4/8
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1940 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Provides a critique of an article by 'Bishop Henson' which states that the War is a Holy War.

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

Autograph letter (draft) to ? (a scientist)

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

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Musings on the futility of war, pacifism and the morality of action taken by Britain. Discusses the reactions of people to the War and the role of politicians. Sets out his response to the War and what actions he has taken.

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

Two autograph letters, signed (drafts) to Brereton

Kendon/Box 9/4/5
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1940 (Undated, so year is estimated)

Part of Papers of Frank Samuel Herbert Kendon

Apologises for sending the attached note which he feels he should have thrown away. Realises that he has no facts or scholarship on the subject. Muses philosophically on the future.

Attached to above is a philosophical diatribe on education.

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

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