1965

19 September 1965

J.R.R. Tolkien to Donald Swann

#1485

 Carpenter #277a

Tolkien, Edith and R.E. Havard, attend a performance of At the Drop of Another Hat on the 18th September 1965. Tolkien loved the show.

1966

9 March 1966

J.R.R. Tolkien to Donald Swann

#2271

Tolkien opens this letter to Donald Swann inviting him to his party and mentions Christopher having an accident which has damaged his leg. He remarks th...

17 March 1966

J.R.R. Tolkien to Donald Swann

#968

Writing to Swann, Tolkien gives him an update on plans for Swann's recital at Merton during the Tolkien's Golden Wedding celebrations. He gives some det...

13 May 1966

J.R.R. Tolkien to Joy Hill

#786

Tolkien thanks Joy Hill for sending various packets including fan mail. He would like to attend a Donald Swann concert and asks for seats. He says, rega...

29 August 1966

J.R.R. Tolkien to Donald Swann

#971

Tolkien replies to Donald Swann to wish him well for his and Flanders' tour of the U.S. and give shim an update on his and Edith's health. He explains t...

26 September 1966

J.R.R. Tolkien to Swann and Flanders

#2276

Western Union Telegram to Swann and Flanders at the Wilbur Theatre Boston wishing them a very successful first night and US tour. The Telegram is dated ...

14 October 1966

J.R.R. Tolkien to Donald Swann

#1014

 Carpenter #289c

Donald Swann had written to Tolkien expressing interest in his poem 'Errantry'. Tolkien replied that was interested in his suggestion but wondered if it...

29 December 1966

J.R.R. Tolkien to James S. Marsh

#473

Tolkien writes to Mr Marsh about his collaboration with Donald Swann for the book The Road goes ever on and on.

1967

11 January 1967

J.R.R. Tolkien to Janet Swann

#2272

Tolkien writes to Janet Swann about restaurants in the vicinity of his home. He is not a big fan of Oxford eateries. Edith is not responding well to art...

21 March 1967

J.R.R. Tolkien to Donald Swann

#975

Tolkien sends background material for The Road Goes Ever On. He includes Galadriel's Lament and Chant written out "in a fair Elvish book-hand, rubricate...

22 March 1967

J.R.R. Tolkien to Donald Swann

#2275

Mid 1967

George Allen & Unwin to Press

#1808

Press release from GA&U about Smith of Wootton Major, The Road Goes Ever On and the vinyl record The Poems and Songs of Middle-earth.

12-13 July 1967

J.R.R. Tolkien to Donald Swann

#979

 Carpenter #295b

Tolkien does not like the calligraphy being made by Samuel Hanks Bryant as filler for blank pages in The Road Goes Ever On. Tolkien objects to Swann usi...

30 December 1967

J.R.R. Tolkien and Edith Tolkien to Donald Swann

#980

Tolkien apologizes for his delay in replying, due to poor health, and he asks Swann and his wife to visit in January. Tolkien says that "doing nothing a...