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| Description | Correspondence mostly relating to honours bestowed upon James Britton and his transition from the Institute of Education (IOE) to Goldsmiths', but there is also some personal correspondence. There is also a small collection of leaving cards listing various colleagues from the IOE, Goldsmiths', LATE, and Ohio Student Union. Replies from Britton are often in draft form.
Includes:
- Letter of Reference, from Prof. P. Gurrey (University College of the Gold Coast), 28 Apr 1953
- Letter, to Bruce [?] (IOE), enclosed is a handwritten list of publications by Britton, n.d.
- Letter, to H.C. Butterfield (University of Bristol), enclosed is Britton's CV, 26 Jan 1966
- Letter, from Ian Michael (University of Malawi), includes reply (from Britton), 3 Jun-18 Jul 1966
- Letter, to Prof. Eric Stanley (Queen Mary College), includes reply (from Stanley), 12-18 Aug 1966
- Letter, to Murial Robertson (Britton's wife), Aug 1967
- Newspaper Cuttings, various articles and notices about Britton, including some images, 6 cuttings, 6 May 1968-10 Oct 1975
- Visitor's Pass, issued to Britton by University of London, Senet House Library, includes 'Introductory Guide' handbook (Jan 1968), 8 May 1968
- Letter, from D.R. (Ross) Chesterman (Goldsmiths'), 3 Nov 1969
- Newsletter, 'Around the Concourse' written by John Evelyn (Goldsmiths'), includes a welcome to Britton and an extended interview with him, [1970?]
- Bibliography, 'Publications' by Britton, n.d.
- Letter, from Lionel Elvin (IOE), 27 Jan 1970
- Letter, to Wayne Booth (University of Chicago), 21 Apr 1970
- Handwritten Notes, list of dates and events, list of names and related notes, n.d.
- Letter, from D.R. (Ross) Chesterman (Goldsmiths'), 3 Jun 1970
- References, a list of the references used by James Britton, these are Prof. D.W. Harding (Bedford College), Prof. Barbara Hardy (Royal Holloway College), Prof. Bruce Pattison (Institute of Education) and Prof. Wayne Booth (University of Chicago), [1970s?]
- Letter, to Academic Registrar (University of London), enclosed is Britton's application form for the Chair of Education at Goldsmiths', 29 Jun 1970
- Letters, various friends and colleagues congratulating Britton on his appointment at Goldsmiths', including Nancy Martin and Christian Schiller, 42 Letters, 28 Jul-3 Nov 1970
- Letter, from Thelma[?], 9 Mar 1971
- Letter, from Gordon [?], 10 Mar 1971
- Letter, from Helen Cailin[?] (Schools Council), 11 Mar 1971
- Letter, from Peter de Francia (Principle, School of Art, Goldsmiths'), 16 Mar 1971
- Menu, for 'Luncheon at Goldsmiths' Hall', includes seating plan, 11 May 1973
- Letter, from Ernest Kay (Dictionary of International Biography), n.d.
- Letter, from Norman Richardson (The Queen's English Society), 24 Feb 1975
- Card, from Senior Common Room of Goldsmiths', 26 Jun 1975
- Letter, draft of a letter by Britton with no recipient listed, 29 Jun 1975
- Letter, from Sir Douglas Logan (University of London), includes reply (from Britton), enclosed are several degree certificates, 2 letters, 21-29 Jul 1975
- Letter, from Max Flisher, 11 Oct 1975
- Letter, from P.J. Lee (Association of University Teachers, IOE), enclosed is document entitled 'Retired Membership', n.d.
- Letter, from Annie [?] (from Toronto), n.d.
- Letter, from Dr William Taylor (IOE), 30 Jun 1977
- Letter, from Robert Hogan (NCTE), enclosed is statement announcing Britton's selection for the David H. Russell Award by Sam Blount, 23 Sep 1977
- Letters, from Arthur Appleby (NCTE), includes additional letter from Robert Hogan, enclosed is Britton's acceptance speech draft and Appleby's final acceptance speech on behalf of Britton (for above award), 4 letters, 28 Sep-11 Nov 1977
- List, handwritten list entitled 'NSSE Offprints' which consists of a list of names. n.d.
- Card, from Ohio Student Union, Oct 1978
- Letter, from H. Reffold (from Tony Burgess' MA group), 20 Feb 1980
- Letter, from Trevor Aughey, 13 Sep 1985
- Letter, from Sam Watson (The Writing Project), enclosed is an article entitled 'As the Expressive in Writing meets the Institutional in Education' by Watson, 6 Apr 1986
- Letter, from Cleo Martin[?] (The Rhetoric Program, University of Iowa), 4 May 1986
- Letter, from Geoffrey [?], includes reply (from Britton), enclosed are photocopied pages from an article, Jun 1986
- Draft, handwritten text in response to Britton's work (no author listed), 1987
- Card, from Senior Common Room of the IOE, n.d.
- Card, from LATE, n.d.
- Card, from Myra Barrs and Nigel [?], n.d.
- Cards, from various people (several signatures), 3 cards, n.d.
- Card, from Jean D'Costa (English Department, University of the West Indies), n.d. |