Letters 
TCG Letter #1504 / Carpenter Letter #315a
From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Michael Tolkien
Date
6 June 1970
Type
Unknown
Transcript
Partial
Tolkien visited Nottingham with Rayner Unwin on 2nd May 1970. Tolkien received an Honorary D. Litt.
Tolkien writes about a student demonstration that took place during the event, aimed at another recipient of an honorary degree. He describes the students as 'hooligans'.
Tolkien also discusses his and Edith's health, and he thinks he may need to get a carer for Edith.
Tolkien writes about a student demonstration that took place during the event, aimed at another recipient of an honorary degree. He describes the students as 'hooligans'.
Tolkien also discusses his and Edith's health, and he thinks he may need to get a carer for Edith.
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