| Description | /1 Undated manuscript letter from Wallace Widdecombe [actor, 1868-1969] to Oliver Lodge, written from The Spalding hotel, Duluth, Minnesota. Widdicombe writes about his movements in America with his wife, attending lectures by G. K. Chesterton, and recollecting Lodge and Widdicombe's time together in America on their 'tour' the previous year.
/2 Copy of typescript letter to Widdecombe from Oliver Lodge, written from Normanton, Lake, Salisbury, 1 April 1921. Lodge replies to Widdicombe's letter, commenting on G. K. Chesterton's successful tour, the difficulty of travelling with large bags, and his everyday work and outdoor tasks. Lodge also writes that he hopes Widdicombe and his wife will be able to visit England one day. |