| Description | Correspondence from Sir Richard Lodge [1855-1936, historian, brother of Oliver Lodge]. The file also contains letters relating to Richard Lodge.
/1 Letter from Richard Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from 25 Hope Terrace, Edinburgh, dated 29 May 1909, with envelope and enclosure. He asks whether Oliver Lodge has looked at Scott Moncrieff's poem. He writes: 'Let me know when you have finally settled about the chair' and regrets that a scheme involving Barker could not be carried out. He saw an exciting final match between Maxwell and Hutchison. Enclosing letter from D. Scott Moncrieff to Professor Richard Lodge, written from 24 George Square, Edinburgh, dated 27 May 1909. Moncrieff is sorry to have bothered Richard and Oliver Lodge about his 'projected literary adventure'. He hopes to call on Oliver Lodge in Birmingham.
/2 Letter from Richard Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from 25 Hope Terrace, Edinburgh, dated 23 February 1910. He writes that he is over-worked and needs a holiday. He suggests various trips they could make in the Easter vacation if Lodge is available.
/3 Letter from Richard Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from 25 Hope Terrace, Edinburgh, dated 3 October 1911. He advises Lodge not to become closely involved in Mr Fels scheme for providing work on the land for the unemployed.
/4 Letter from Richard Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from 25 Hope Terrace, Edinburgh, dated 14 October 1911. He is retiring from the Distress Committee as he is busy with University work. He is interested to hear about the lectureship in Town Planning; he fears the Rosyth scheme may be 'bungled'. He writes briefly about the growth of his department and his family life.
/5 Letter from Richard Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from the Local Government Board, Edinburgh, dated 26 October 1914. He discusses payment made to Henry. He knows nothing about the possibility of capitalising Oliver Lodge & Son.
/6 Copy of letter from Richard Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from Prince of Wales' National Relief Fund, 111 George Street, Edinburgh, dated 27 May 1915. He writes about the war, criticising Italy's actions towards Austria and writing that Britain's belief in certain victory was a delusion. He notes the death of Mrs Willie Ramsay reported in the paper.
/7 Letter (possibly typescript copy) from Cuthbert [Lodge] to his father Richard Lodge, dated 5 July 1916. He describes taking part in action in the trenches. He writes that Wilfrid 'was wild at never getting up' but did good work behind.
/8 Letter (possibly typescript copy) from Wilfrid J. Lodge to his father Richard Lodge, dated 5 July 1916. He describes recent action on the front line, writing that he was 'relegated to the Transport lines' but Cuthbert was a 'hero'. He writes about casualties and injuries suffered by the men.
/9 Letter from Richard Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from 25 Hope Terrace, Edinburgh, dated 7 January 1923. He writes that news of Violet's death was late in reaching him and enquires about the family's plans.
/10 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to Richard Lodge, dated 9 January 1924. Lodge sends information about family members' plans following the death of Violet.
/11 Letter from Richard Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from 25 Hope Terrace, Edinburgh, undated [1924]. He would like to be nominated for membership of the Athenaeum and the Authors' Club. He writes about retirement and his future plans.
/12 Letter from Henry R. Tedder to Oliver Lodge, written from the Athenaeum, Pall Mall, dated 22 February 1924, with envelope. He agrees that Sir Richard Lodge is a suitable candidate for membership of the Athenaeum and describes the process of nomination. With printed list of Committee members of the Athenaeum.
/13 Letter from Hugh Chisholm to Oliver Lodge, written from 3 Ellerdale Road, Hampstead, dated 1 March 1924. Chisholm agrees to support Sir Richard Lodge's nomination for membership of the Athenaeum.
/14 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to [Hugh] Chisholm, dated 3 March 1924. Lodge thanks Chisholm for supporting Richard Lodge's nomination for membership of the Athenaeum.
/15 Letter from Richard Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from Thackeray Hotel, Great Russell Street, London, dated 4 April 1924, with envelope. He is going to France to take care of his granddaughter during the Easter holidays. He writes that Barkla is not a good lecturer. He writes about his approaching retirement.
/16 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to Richard Lodge, dated 14 July 1924. He sends advice about lecturing in America and recommends the agent Lee Keedick.
/17 Letter from Richard Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from 25 Hope Terrace, Edinburgh, dated 15 August 1924. He sends family news.
/18 Letter from Richard Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from 25 Hope Terrace, Edinburgh, dated 5 March 1925. He is glad to have been elected a member of the Athenaeum. He writes about plans to retire and move somewhere within easy reach of London.
/19 Invitation to presentation of portrait to Professor Sir Richard Lodge at Edinburgh University, 3 July 1925, sent to Sir Oliver and Lady Lodge. With envelope.
/20 Letter from Joyce Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from Lane End, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, dated 18 November 1925. Enclosing copy of extract from the minutes of Senate of Edinburgh University about the retirement of Richard Lodge (enclosure included).
/21 Copy of memorandum from Oliver Lodge to family members, dated 19 November 1925. He sends a copy of extract from the minutes of Senate of Edinburgh University about the retirement of Richard Lodge (enclosure not included).
/22 Letter from Richard Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from Harpenden, dated 28 November 1931. He writes that Lodge's 'Autobiography' is profoundly interesting and points out minor errors in the book.
/23 Letter from Richard Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from Harpenden, dated 15 December 1931. He discusses Lodge's 'Autobiography' and insists on the importance of chronological accuracy.
/24 Letter from Richard Lodge to Oliver Lodge, written from Harpenden, dated 3 April 1933. He has seen an article about Lodge in 'The Passing Show'. He writes about the publication of his book, 'The Private Correspondence of Sir Benjamin Keene'. Margaret is going to Bath to recover from a recent illness. He will spend some time in Bath and visit Jersey. |