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Reference numberMC/34/150
Alternative reference number19150
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Gertrude Baillie Reynolds, 1 Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington, W.8., to the Assistant Secretary, Royal Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly
CreatorBaillie Reynolds; Gertrude (fl 1919)
Date16 December 1919
DescriptionEncloses a circular explaining the proposal to form a Society for authors, artists, and their friends for social interaction. Expresses interest in using the Royal Society's rooms for this purpose, despite understanding the rooms are not typically rented out. Assures the Society that the new organisation will be selective and respectful, requesting a response regarding the proposal. Appended is a copy of a letter, dated 17 December 1919, from Robert Harrison informing Mrs Baillie Reynolds that the matter will be presented to the President of the Royal Society but that it is unlikely to be sanctioned.
Extent3p
FormatCarbon
Physical descriptionTypescript
Access statusOpen
Related records in the catalogueNLB/57/624
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