1937

5-7 September 1937

J.R.R. Tolkien to C.A. Furth (of George Allen and Unwin)

#81

Writing to C.A. Furth, and apologizes for his lengthy letter regarding the dustcover blurb. Tolkien believes he is still waiting on five copies of The H...

29 October 1937 (second letter)

J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin

#2095

Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin. He had suggested they meet in November for their next meeting and gives various dates, but Stanley writes a letter whic...

5 November 1937

J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin

#2102

Tolkien has received the proofs from Elliot & Fry of the photographs taken of him. Edith has chosen one to send to Stanley.

10 November 1937

Stanley Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien

#2103

Stanley Unwin replies to Tolkien's letter with comments on his photoshoot with Elliot & Fry. He encloses a ticket for Tolkien to attend the Sunday ...

1961

12 July 1961

Rayner Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien

#778

Rayner Unwin writes to Tolkien with news that Miss Pamela Chandler wants to photograph him. He impresses upon Tolkien that they could use the photograph...

24 July 1961

Pamela Chandler to J.R.R. Tolkien

#846

Pamela Chandler writes to Tolkien asking if he would like to visit London for her to photograph him at her studios. If that is not suitable she would ha...

28 July 1961

J.R.R. Tolkien to Pamela Chandler

#693

Tolkien arranges to be photographed by Pamela Chandler.

2 August 1961

J.R.R. Tolkien to Pamela Chandler

#694

Tolkien gives the photographer Pamela Chandler directions to find his house.

1 October 1961

J.R.R. Tolkien to Pamela Chandler

#696

Tolkien asks Pamela Chandler for some prints from the galleys that she has sent him.

9 October 1961

Pamela Chandler to J.R.R. Tolkien

#847

Pamela Chandler replies to Tolkien with information about sizes. She says to retain the proofs as long as he likes. She asks if his overseas publishers ...

11 October 1961

J.R.R. Tolkien to Pamela Chandler

#697

Tolkien thanks Pamela for allowing him to keep the proofs of the photos she took.

1966

10 May 1966

J.R.R. Tolkien to Pamela Chandler

#765

Tolkien thanks Miss Chandler for her photos and in particular the photos taken in their garden.

2 June 1966

Joy Hill to Pamela Chandler

#848

Joy Hill writes to Pamela Chandler. She mentions that if Chandler should sell any photographs of Tolkien she should perhaps mention it to him. She then ...

10 August 1966

Edith Tolkien to Pamela Chandler

#849

Ediths remarks on Chandlers visit to Aylesbury and "The Bull". Thanks her for some photos. She remarks that their daughter Priscilla stopped i...

11 August 1966

Joy Hill to Pamela Chandler

#850

Joy Hill writes to Pamela Chandler. She is delighted by the photos taken of Tolkien and could not take them all in given the amount. She mentions that t...

28 August 1966

Edith Tolkien to Pamela Chandler

#851

Edith Tolkien sends a short note to Pamela Chandler saying that they are anxious to see the photos before they go away at the end of the week. Reports a...

13 September 1966

Joy Hill to Pamela Chandler

#852

Joy Hill writes to Pamela Chandler saying that Tolkien is pleased with the photographs and that if the letter reaches her before she sees Tolkien again,...

30 November 1966

J.R.R. Tolkien to Pamela Chandler

#772

Tolkien is concerned about photos that were ordered from Pamela.

29 December 1966

Edith Tolkien to Pamela Chandler

#773

Edith is very happy with the photos that Pamela has taken. She discusses her Christmas in Abingdon with Christopher and their grandson Simon.

1967

2 January 1967

Pamela Chandler to Edith Tolkien

#853

Pamela Chandler writes thanking Tolkien for the card and wishes for Christmas. The Weekend Telegraph have asked her if she illustrate an article using n...

3 January 1967

Edith Tolkien to Pamela Chandler

#854

Edith writes thanking Pamela Chandler for writing. It is the Professor's 75th birthday and he has received many cards, letters, and telegrams. Chan...

6 February 1967

J.R.R. Tolkien to Pamela Chandler

#742

Tolkien apologizes to Pamela Chandler, but he will no longer allow photographs to be taken in his house.

10 March 1967

Barbera Maher to Pamela Chandler

#855

Barbara Maher of Britannica writes to Pamela Chandler saying that they had obtained a photo of Tolkien to use in their 1967 Britannica Book of the Year....

23 March 1967

Alina Dadlez (of GAU) to Mario Ubaldini (Casa Editrice Astrolabio)

#1791

Alina Dadlez of GA&U sends Mario Ubaldini a countersigned copy of the contract for the Italian translation of the Lord of the Rings, noting they have re...

11 October 1967

Phyllis M. Jenkinson (secretary) to Pamela Chandler

#757

Tolkien's secretary Phyllis Jenkinson writes to Pamela about her photos. Edith and her husband are ill and too tired to write immediately and will ...

25 October 1967

Edith Tolkien to Pamela Chandler

#858

Edith apologises for taking so long to reply but Tolkien has been very ill with a virus. he remains in bed. She remarks that she would like six of the s...

18 November 1967

Edith Tolkien to Pamela Chandler

#859

Edith thanks Pamela for her letter and remarks that she is happy that she is busy and has plenty of work. Tolkien, with much care is feeling much better...

5 December 1967

Edith Tolkien to Pamela Chandler

#860

Edith is delighted by the photographs and writes to thank Pamela for them. Tolkien is much better now, but easily becomes tired. Priscilla will be visit...

14 December 1967

J.R.R. Tolkien to Rosfrith Murray

#760

Tolkien sends Rosfrith a copy of the US version of his 'small tale'. He does not state the title, but it is very likely to be Smith of Wootton...

1968

13 March 1968

Pamela Chandler to Tove Hansen

#862

Pamela Chandler writes to Tove Hansen apologizing for her delay in reply and encloses a selection of photographs for their consideration. She asks for t...

1971

26 May 1971

J.R.R. Tolkien to Dorothy Wood

#443

Among the subjects included in this letter to his cousin, Dorothy Wood, Tolkien has asked Allen & Unwin to send her a copy of the India paper edition of...

1972

9 May 1972

J.R.R. Tolkien to Martin Berry

#2419

Tolkien writes to Mr Berry, the son of Leslie Berry, who was the sales manager for George Allen & Unwin. He writes about Runes in The Hobbit and some er...