| Description | The notes were written in the early- to mid-20th Century.
Some of the notes have been written on scrap paper. Items used for scrap paper include:
- Pages from annotated, typed draft copies of stories [not William stories]; draft copies created and annotated in the early- to mid-20th Century.
- Part of a page from a handwritten draft copy of a story [not a William story]; draft copy created in the early- to mid-20th Century.
- Parts of pages from annotated, proof copies of William books; proof copies created and annotated in the early- to mid-20th Century.
- A page from an annotated, typed draft copy of an article [by Richmal Crompton?] about a book [book's name and author not stated] which discusses fatal accidents occurring to children; draft copy created and annotated in the early- to mid-20th Century.
- Parts of accounts [for royalties to be paid by publishers?]; accounts created early- to mid-20th Century.
- A letter to Miss Lamburn [Richmal Crompton Lamburn, also known as Richmal Crompton] from a friend; letter written early- to mid-20th Century.
- A letter from Joan [full name not stated] [recipient's name not stated], discussing lace to be used to make pillow cases; letter written early- to mid-20th Century.
- Part of a letter to Richmal C Lamburn [Richmal Crompton Lamburn, also known as Richmal Crompton] from Associated British Properties, London, discussing interest; letter created early- to mid-20th Century.
- Parts of pages from typed scripts for William [radio] plays; scripts created c1940s-c1950s.
- Part of a page from an annotated proof copy of a Jimmy book; proof copy created and annotated in c1940s-c1960s.
- Part of a letter from the Emergency Blood Transfusion Service, Maidstone Depot, [Kent], [recipient's name not stated], arranging an appointment to give blood in Bromley; letter dated 1944.
- Correspondence to RC Lamburn [Richmal Crompton Lamburn, also known as Richmal Crompton] from AP Watt and Sons, London, [literary agents], discussing accounts, the publishing of books, and an agreement with the South African Broadcasting Corporation; correspondence dated c1946-c1960.
- Correspondence to Richmal C Lamburn [Richmal Crompton Lamburn, also known as Richmal Crompton] from Westminster Bank Limited, Bromley Branch, Kent, discussing transfers of investments and new cheque books; correspondence dated 1947-1954.
- Part of a letter [sender's and recipient's names not stated] discussing the typing of [draft copies of stories?]; letter dated 1948.
- Correspondence to Miss Lamburn [Richmal Crompton Lamburn, also known as Richmal Crompton] from the United Society for Christian Literature, London, discussing [Richmal Crompton's] contributions to the Society; correspondence dated c1948.
- Part of a letter to Richmal Crompton from the Literature Society of Windsor County Boys' School, inviting Richmal Crompton to visit the school; letter dated 1951.
- A letter [to Richmal Crompton's agent] from a fan; letter dated 1952.
- A draft copy of a letter from Ray [Richmal Crompton] to a friend; draft copy dated 1953.
- A letter to Miss Lamburn [Richmal Crompton Lamburn, also known as Richmal Crompton] from SHS [Stratford House School], Bickley, Kent, thanking [Richmal Crompton] for a cheque [a donation?]; letter dated 1953.
- Part of a letter from the [Central Council for] the Care of Cripples, London [recipient's name not stated], discussing [two people with?] muscular dystrophy; letter dated 1956.
- Part of a letter from [Klidy Feen?] [recipient's name not stated], relating to a new certificate [for tax paid?] for a car; letter written c1958.
The file also includes:
- A letter to Richmal [Crompton] from a friend; letter dated 1938.
- A press cutting containing the article "The 'righteous teacher' and the Essenes" [author's name not stated and name of publication not stated]; article published in the c1950s.
- Part of a page from an annotated, typed draft copy of an article [by Richmal Crompton] about William. The article was intended for publication in "Collectors' Digest". Draft copy created and annotated in 1962. |
| Related Material | Further draft copies of Richmal Crompton's William stories can be found in RC/1/1/1/2/1, RC/1/1/1/2/2 and RC/1/1/1/2/3.
Further documents relating to fans of Richmal Crompton's works can be found in RC/1/7 and RC/5.
Further accounts for royalties to be paid can be found in RC/1/1/1/1/4, RC/1/1/1/1/5, RC/1/1/1/1/6, RC/1/1/1/2/1/1, RC/1/1/1/2/1/3, RC/1/1/1/2/1/4, RC/1/1/1/2/1/5, RC/1/1/1/2/1/6, RC/1/1/1/2/1/7, RC/1/1/1/2/1/8, RC/1/1/1/2/1/10, RC/1/1/1/2/1/11, RC/1/1/1/2/2/5, RC/1/1/2/1/1, RC/2/1/2/4, RC/2/3/1 and RC/2/11.
Further notes containing ideas for stories can be found in RC 10, RC 20, RC 26, RC 35, RC 37, RC 49, RC 52, RC 83, RC 98, RC 105, RC 106, RC 116, RC 230 and RC 275. They may also be unidentified within notes that are found throughout the collection.
Further draft copies of non-William stories can be found in RC 27, RC32, RC 79, RC 80, RC 99, RC 101, RC 102, RC 103, RC 105, RC 106, RC 108 and RC 231.
Further typed scripts for William radio plays can be found in RC 21, RC 51, RC 53, RC 57, RC 58, RC 59, RC 60, RC 62, RC 63, RC 64, RC 65, RC 66, RC 67, RC 68, RC 69, RC 70, RC 71, RC 72, RC 73, RC 74, RC 75, RC 76, RC 77, RC 78, RC 99, RC 105, RC 106, RC 108, RC 171, RC 172, RC 174, RC 175, RC 176, RC 177, RC 178, RC 231, RC 258 and RC 323.
Further correspondence from literary agents can be found in RC 7, RC 20, RC 21, RC 35, RC 46, RC 48, RC 81, RC 105, RC 106, RC 108, RC 110, RC test 1, RC test 2, RC test 4, RC 120, RC 121, RC 122, RC 123, RC 124, RC 125, RC 126, RC 127, RC 128, RC 129, RC 131, RC 133, RC 139, RC 200, RC 208, RC 212, RC 217, RC 227, RC 231, RC 275, RC 337 and RC 350.
Further correspondence sent to Richmal Crompton from friends and family can be found in RC 4, RC 5, RC 6, RC 22, RC 37, RC 40, RC 105, RC 106, RC 231, RC 252, RC 256, RC test 5, RC test 6, RC test 13, RC test 14, RC 275, RC 318, RC 326, RC 336 and RC 349.
Further documents relating to the United Society for Christian Literature can be found in RC 5, RC 20, RC 37, RC 105, RC 108 and RC 266. |