Letters written mostly from Tiflis detailing Sir Oliver's daily life and giving an account of the state of Georgia in an uneasy political period.
Dates
- 1919-20
Extent
0.2 Linear metres (2 physical shelfmarks)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Use
The letters are not to be copied, reproduced or published without the permission of the Board of Managers of the Marjory Wardrop Fund for Georgian Studies.
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. d. 3385, fols. 1-2].
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Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Eng. c. 6824; d. 3385
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 15175
Overview
Letters from Sir Oliver Wardrop to his wife Margrethe, written mostly from Tiflis where he was based as British High Commissioner for Transcaucasia, 1919-20.
Biographical / Historical
Sir Oliver Wardrop (1864-1948), Consul-General, see Who Was Who.
Custodial History
The letters were owned by Nino Wardrop, daughter of Sir Oliver and Margrethe.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by the Marjory Wardrop Fund on behalf of Nino Wardrop, 1987.
- Title
- Catalogue of letters from Sir Oliver Wardrop to his wife, 1919-20
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Anna Dunn
- Date
- 2001
- Language of description
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk