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Letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to Ida Gordon

Archive File: MS 1952/1/6

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Type of record: Archive

Title: Letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to Ida Gordon

Level: File

Classmark: MS 1952/1/6

Creator(s): Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)()

Date(s): 26 Sep 1938

Language: English

Size and medium: manuscript papers; 1 letter: 2 leaves

Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/376724

Collection group(s): English Literature

Description

Autograph letter signed 'Ronald' written in ink. Tolkien offers his sympathies to the Gordon family and again talks about their bereavement with reference to his own childhood. He acknowledges the receipt of papers relating to 'Pearl' from Ida Gordon.

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Material in this collection is in copyright. No photocopies, digital images or other reproductions of any Tolkien-authored items in the collection may be made in any circumstances without the permission in writing of the Tolkien Estate as copyright owner. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the copyright holder's permission to reproduce for any purpose. Guidance is available on tracing copyright status and ownership.

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2 pages, 4 sides

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