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Crook/E/E6/4/66
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Date(s)
- 15 Sep. 1943 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 p. paper
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Musician (clarinet, ex-army). Father of John Anthony Crook.
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Scope and content
Wonders where John's unit will be moved. Writes that Kath, Jose and Maureen Gorner [or Govner?] came to stay in the village with Wendy and Francis. They showed an interest in John Crook's photograph. At the time of writing they have returned to 'the old house at Rodenhurst'. Sends news that Mrs Pearce, formerly Miss Flower, has returned from her honeymoon. Mentions that he cannot push his wife so far in her chair as he used to be able to, but they are both well. Refers to a public information film broadcast as which Mrs Dimond charged him with keeping the children quiet. Writes that he has not heard from Tom. Mentions that he will soon resume work at Dulwich [College]. The letter is marked returned because addressee missing.