St John‘s College Personal Collections

Correspondence concerning the Preface to Crockford's Clerical Directory

Miscellaneous/Box 3/BE9/1
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1950–1969

Part of Miscellaneous Papers

T.L., s. to JSB from Geoffrey Cumberlege, Oxford University Press

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3 May 1950

Part of Miscellaneous Papers

Is pleased to have heard the news [that JSB is to write the Preface to Crockford's Clerical Directory].

A.L., s. to JSB from Geoffrey Cumberlege, Oxford University Press

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12 February 1952

Part of Miscellaneous Papers

Is very complimentary about the Preface that JSB has written. Discusses a 'Fairly High Priest' and his intention to 'blow the gaff' on JSB's predecessor.

A.L., s. to JSB from Geoffrey Cumberlege, Oxford University Press

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26 June 1952

Part of Miscellaneous Papers

Describes the anger amongst certain members of the Clergy to the Preface. Suggests that a reprint with replies 'would be pouring oil on the dying fire.'

T.L., s. to JSB from Geoffrey Cumberlege, Oxford University Press

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23 July 1952

Part of Miscellaneous Papers

Notes that 'the Archbishop' has been writing, expressing his disapproval of the Preface. Also notes the bad temperedness of 'His Grace of Wales.' Is to deal with the Archbishop on a one to one basis.

T. L.. s. to JSB from Geoffrey Cumberlege, Oxford University Press

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5 August 1952

Part of Miscellaneous Papers

Discusses a letter he has received from 'the Archbishop' concerning the Preface, noting that there is some useful information in it but wondering whether Crockford's is the place for such opinions to be aired. Is convinced that the 'hullabaloo' caused by the Preface has been good for the Church.

A.L., s. to JSB from Geoffrey Cumberlege, Haywards Heath

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6 November 1955

Part of Miscellaneous Papers

Has decided that the next Preface to Crockford's should be written by somebody else. Believes that JSB could approach many 'difficult and controversial subjects' but suggests that his position has become 'uncomfortable', with many people now knowing his identity. Discusses possible ways to handle the writing of the Preface in the future.

A.L., s. from John Patrick Murray Blackett, Durham, to Martin Charlesworth