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Tolkien-Gordon Collection
Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)
1921-2013
Includes letters, poems and songs by J. R. R. Tolkien sent to Eric Valentine Gordon, Ida Gordon and Bridget MacKenzie. Gordon was a philologist at the University of Leeds who became a close friend...
Correspondence
Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)
2 Jan 1929-1969
Includes a letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to Eric Gordon and another to Bridget MacKenzie. Also encompasses five letters from J. R. R. Tolkien and his wife, Edith Tolkien, to Ida Gordon.
Tolkien Works
1929-1969
Comprises songs and poems composed by J. R. R. Tolkien. Some of these works were published in 'Songs for the Philologists' (1936) a collection of poems by J. R. R. Tolkien and E. V. Gordon. The orig...
Letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to E. V. Gordon
Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)
2 Jan 1929
Autograph letter signed 'J R R T' written in pencil. After referring to Gordon's negotiations to start the University of Leeds' Icelandic Collection, Tolkien writes that he encloses some more songs.
Letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to Ida Gordon
Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)
31 July 1938
Autograph letter signed 'Ronald Tolkien' written in ink. Tolkien sends his condolences upon E. V. Gordon's death from complications following an operation.
Letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to Ida Gordon
Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)
11 Aug 1938
Autograph letter signed 'Ronald Tolkien' written in ink. Tolkien writes paying tribute to Gordon and offering Ida Gordon any help he can. He also discusses financial matters and the publication of '...
Letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to Ida Gordon
Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)
19 Aug 1938
Autograph letter signed 'Ronald Tolkien' written in ink. Tolkien is recovering from an illness. He offers Ida Gordon advice regarding the Gordon family's financial situation.
Letter from Edith Tolkien to Ida Gordon
31 Jul 1938
Autograph letter written in ink. Edith Tolkien sends her condolences to Ida Gordon on the death of her husband.
Letter from J. R. R. Tolkien to Ida Gordon
Tolkien, J R R (1892-1973)
26 Sep 1938
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 ...