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Amended programme for the visit of Lord and Lady Pethick-Lawrence to Varanasi, 16–18 Dec. 1957

PETH/2/89k
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1957

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

(Typed, with handwritten annotations.)

Carbon copy of a letter from F. W. Pethick-Lawrence to Sir Stanley Unwin

PETH/1/12
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31 Oct. 1958

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

Thanks him for the book (see 1/9). Is helping to raise money for a memorial to Christabel Pankhurst and editing a book by her (Unshackled).

Carbon copy of a letter from Gladys E. Groom to Sunder Kabadi

PETH/2/189
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4 Nov. 1959

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

Lord Pethick-Lawrence accepts his invitation to the dinner in honour of Nehru (see 2/184), but Lady Pethick-Lawrence cannot attend because she is in Canada.

Carbon copy of a letter from Lord and Lady Pethick-Lawrence to Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

PETH/5/112
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23 Dec. 1958

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

They accept an invitation to a reception at India House.

Carbon copy of a letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Eardley Price

PETH/3/109
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21 Feb. 1957

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

Thanks him for his goodwill message (3/107). He has known Helen since she was a suffragette. Does not intend to visit Somerset soon, but will bear his invitation in mind.

Carbon copy of a letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Indira Gandhi

PETH/1/324
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1 Jan. 1958

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London, W.C.2.—Has returned to England, and Helen is on the way to America to see her children. Thanks her and her father (Nehru) for their hospitality. His interview with Miss Naidu at Calcutta was brief, as she was recovering from influenza. Has sent a letter of thanks for Miss Rao (see 2/112).

Carbon copy of a letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to John Haynes Holmes

PETH/2/65
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18 Mar. 1957

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

Thanks him for his letter (congratulating him on his marriage; see 2/60). Has known Helen since she was a suffragette.

Carbon copy of a letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to John Haynes Holmes

PETH/2/66
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10 Mar. 1958

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London, W.C.2.—The Bill enabling women to be made life peers has not yet been passed (see 2/62), but no substantial opposition is expected. Helen’s daughter has given birth to a girl.

Carbon copy of a letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to John Lall

PETH/2/106
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8 Jan. 1958

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London, W.C.2.—Unemployment seems a more pressing problem in India than low wages, and he was interested to learn of certain manufacturing projects. Thanks him for his kindness during his and his wife’s visit. His wife went on to Hong Kong, and then to North America to visit her children.

(Carbon copy of a typed original.)

Carbon copy of a letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Lady Graham-Little

PETH/1/395
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22 Feb. 1957

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

Thanks her for her congratulations on his marriage (see 1/391).

Carbon copy of a letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Octavia Wilberforce

PETH/3/299
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19 Aug. 1959

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

He and Helen look forward to meeting her at the commemoration (see 3/287).

Carbon copy of a letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Octavia Wilberforce

PETH/3/298
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(1 Mar.?) 1957

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

Was delighted to get her letter (3/286). Helen is an ex-suffragette whom he once bailed out more than forty-five years ago. He agrees with her about Suez.

(Misdated 29 Feb.)

Carbon copy of a letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Octavia Wilberforce

PETH/3/300
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11 Oct. 1960

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

Discusses travel arrangements (in connection with the unveiling of a plaque to Elizabeth Robins; see 3/289). Will invite Helen when she returns from Montreal.

Carbon copy of a letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Octavia Wilberforce

PETH/3/301
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22 Nov. 1960

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

Discusses travel arrangements (in connection with the unveiling of a plaque to Elizabeth Robins; see 3/291). Helen cannot come, as she is going to California to see her son. ‘She says you knew a friend of hers—Mrs Gretel Kettle (née Pain).’

Carbon copy of a letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to R. G. Casey

PETH/1/114
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15 Apr. 1957

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

Thanks him and his wife for their message on his marriage (1/108). Refers to their previous meeting, and praises Casey’s work as Governor of Bengal. He and his wife intend to go to India next winter.

Carbon copy of a letter from Lord Pethick-Lawrence to Sylvia Pankhurst

PETH/9/88
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1 Mar. 1957

Part of Pethick-Lawrence Papers

11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London, W.C.2.—Is glad she remembers Helen. Sends a message expressing his delight that Ethiopian women have been given the vote.