Correspondence between Peter Pears and Unidentified Correspondents

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  • Reference
    • GB 1111 PPA/UNKNOWN_CORRESPONDENTS
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1942-1985
  • Physical Description
    • 53 items

Scope and Content

Including from Aunt Helen in Escondido, USA, June 1942, from Francis of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge and from other correspondents in UK and Germany.

One letter dated 1985, one letter from John of the University of Oxford, Faculty of Music, and an envelope from 25 Frimmell Way, Portsea, Victoria.

10 undated postcards from Gary.

1 letter to Mrs. Meg Thurnott (unsure of spelling) which was returned to sender unopened.

1 letter from Thomas S. dated 1984 concerning summer classes.

1 postcard dated 1981 from Norma.

1 postcard dated 1982 from John O. concerning a recording of Our Hunting Fathers.

1 postcard dated 1981 from Aix-en-Provence with an indecipherable signature.

1 Christmas postcard from Kiki and John.

1 unsigned postcard from 40 Brooksville Avenue, Queen's Park.

1 postcard dated 1986 from Berlin, signed Mane.

1 postcard from Elaine, dated 1981.

1 postcard from the Isle of Mull, dated 1977, signed Elizabeth.

1 postcard from Winnipeg, signed Norman T..

1 postcard that looks to be signed by Christopher Jorratt.

1 Christmas postcard from Pam and Janet.

1 postcard from Joan.

1 letter from Paris, dated 1952 concerning concerts in the Netherlands and Germany.

1 letter from Flat 7, 26 Highbury Grove, London, signed Edward after staying at the Red House.

1 card from Keith accompanying a copy of a programme of The Rape of Lucretia (programme not included).

1 letter, dated 1984, from Gordon of Mead Cottage, Mellis, Eye.

1 letter of thanks after staying and studying in Aldeburgh.

1 letter of thanks after a party, signed Diana Spiro from The Pond House, Upper Denford, Hungerford. Unsure of signature.

1 letter of appreciation, dated 1986, from The Rectory, Hempnall, Norwich.

1 letter after Pears' stroke, dated 1981, from 24 Wildcroft Manor, London.

1 card sent from Austria, signed Ingham.

1 letter dated 1984, from Nettlestead High Hall, Ipswich, thanking Pears for sponsoring them in the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust bike ride.

1 letter of thanks from Margaret of Caltofts, Broad Street, Harleston, dated 1980.

1 card dated 1986, concerning recent recitals they have attended, signed Douglas and Joy.

1 letter of thanks from Lucy and Nick while they are staying in Dubai after Pears sent them a cheque for their wedding.

1 letter of congratulation on Pears' knighthood from Len of 'Beverley', 14, Dinorben Beeches, Fleet, Hampshire.

1 letter, dated 1983, from Watermill, Town Steps, Aldeburgh.

1 letter, dated 1982, from, what appears to be, Hugh Macandrew, of 10 Hatton Place, Edinburgh.

1 card dated 1978 from the Radcliffe Ward responding to Pears' well wishes. Indecipherable signature.

1 letter of well wishes after Pears' stroke, dated 1981, from Tom or Jon of 10 Denewood Road, Highgate, London.

1 letter from Ton of The Pightle, Aldeburgh, dated 22 Nov 1985.

1 letter of well wishes after Pears cancelled his visit to the USA.

1 letter, dated 1956, from D. Sandgrove. Unsure of signature.

1 card of thanks, dated 1983, from what appears to be James Muller.

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