Description | Correspondence from Gilbert Murray [1866-1957, classical scholar and internationalist].
/1 Letter from Gilbert Murray to Oliver Lodge, written from 82 Woodstock Road, Oxford, dated 6 February [1910?]. Murray writes that he dislikes the idea of forcing science teachers to accept a test they do not like or believe in. He thinks that the classical background must be kept for literary subjects but should be 'much more reasonable and human than it has been so far in the public schools'.
/2 Letter from Gilbert Murray to Oliver Lodge, written from 1 Palace Green, W, dated 14 April 1905. Murray found Lodge's letter to the Times comforting after Walkley's 'irreligious article'. He writes about performances of Marie Brema and Miss Olive and discusses Lodge's suggestions regarding a play.
/3 Letter from Gilbert Murray to Oliver Lodge, written from 82 Woodstock Road, Oxford, dated 18 February 1910. Murray comments on the composition of entrance examinations. He describes how George Bernard Shaw came to write 'Major Barbara' and discusses the problems with the play.
/4 Letter from Gilbert Murray to Oliver Lodge, written from Castle Howard, York, dated 14 March 1910. Murray sends thanks for the copy of Lodge's address and writes that he agrees with the spirit of Lodge's educational policy.
/5 Letter from Gilbert Murray to Oliver Lodge, written from 82 Woodstock Road, Oxford, dated 22 November 1916, with envelope. Murray hopes that Lodge will agree to lecture even though the scheme is dependent on the help of the YMCA. He has read 'Raymond'.
/6 Letter from Gilbert Murray to Oliver Lodge, written from Glen, Innerleithen, Scotland, dated 12 August 1920. Murray is enjoying his trip. He does not like hunting and comments: 'I quite agree with you that there is no consistent road open to the non-sporting vegetarian. He remains a beast of prey, do what he will'. |