Tolkien informs Rayner that by way of looking at the "Scunthorpe lists". He has also continued work on The Silmarillion, and can say that it is in an active working phase. He also states that his new secretary has been very helpful with this.
Tolkien informs Rayner that by way of looking at the "Scunthorpe lists". He has also continued work on The Silmarillion, and can say that it is in an active working phase. He also states that his new secretary has been very helpful with this.
The Plimmers had recently interviewed Tolkien for the Daily Telegraph Magazine, and had now sent him a draft of their article, the finished version of which was published in the issue of 22 March 1968. Tolkien responded (1/2)
The Plimmers had recently interviewed Tolkien for the Daily Telegraph Magazine, and had now sent him a draft of their article, the finished version of which was published in the issue of 22 March 1968. Tolkien responded (1/2)
Tolkien apologizes to Pamela Chandler, but he will no longer allow photographs to be taken in his house.
Tolkien apologizes to Pamela Chandler, but he will no longer allow photographs to be taken in his house.
Tolkien replies to Susan Dagnall of GA&U on matters of the reproductions of some of his illustrations in The Hobbit. He is happy to let the “Production department” do as it pleases them with the chart and says he is very grateful (1/2)
Tolkien replies to Susan Dagnall of GA&U on matters of the reproductions of some of his illustrations in The Hobbit. He is happy to let the “Production department” do as it pleases them with the chart and says he is very grateful (1/2)
Tolkien describes the Caverns of Helm's Deep as being influenced by Cheddar Gorge.
Tolkien describes the Caverns of Helm's Deep as being influenced by Cheddar Gorge.
Tolkien says that work is still getting in the way of him spending any time on The Silmarillion. He is having trouble with Professor Wrenn in America, as well as Professor Wilson's retirement. He asks Rayner to come visit him soon, as (1/2)
Tolkien says that work is still getting in the way of him spending any time on The Silmarillion. He is having trouble with Professor Wrenn in America, as well as Professor Wilson's retirement. He asks Rayner to come visit him soon, as (1/2)
Tolkien writes to Corr Blok about Blok's Exhibition of his paintings and offers to buy two of them, "The Battle of the Hornburg" and "The Dead Marshes".
Tolkien writes to Corr Blok about Blok's Exhibition of his paintings and offers to buy two of them, "The Battle of the Hornburg" and "The Dead Marshes".
Tolkien had been asked to give a Lecture at the University of Glasgow, which he accepted.
Tolkien had been asked to give a Lecture at the University of Glasgow, which he accepted.
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Tolkien writes to his grandson Michael George mentioning various problems such as health, his fans, and the press.
Tolkien writes to his grandson Michael George mentioning various problems such as health, his fans, and the press.
Tolkien writes that Smith of Wootton Major was a very emotional personal story based on his experience of retirement and aging.
Tolkien writes that Smith of Wootton Major was a very emotional personal story based on his experience of retirement and aging.
This letter, co-signed by Tolkien and other members of the Newman Society to the Times, was in support of Cardinal Mindszenty who had been arrested in Hungary.
This letter, co-signed by Tolkien and other members of the Newman Society to the Times, was in support of Cardinal Mindszenty who had been arrested in Hungary.
Writing to Edith, Tolkien says that she is a figure he is waiting for and says he would recognise her even in twilight.
Writing to Edith, Tolkien says that she is a figure he is waiting for and says he would recognise her even in twilight.
Tolkien and Lewis corresponded about what was being read aloud at an Inklings meeting. This was part of a larger conversation surrounding what they were both working on at the same time. They talked about, among other things, Hugo Dyson.
Tolkien and Lewis corresponded about what was being read aloud at an Inklings meeting. This was part of a larger conversation surrounding what they were both working on at the same time. They talked about, among other things, Hugo Dyson.
Tolkien writes, thanking Lanier for the book The War for the Lot by Lanier himself. Tolkien says that he found it quite original, and frightening. Tolkien queries how it arrived. Tolkien then mentions marketing for the figures, (1/2)
Tolkien writes, thanking Lanier for the book The War for the Lot by Lanier himself. Tolkien says that he found it quite original, and frightening. Tolkien queries how it arrived. Tolkien then mentions marketing for the figures, (1/2)
Tolkien notes that he can keep either 13 or 14 February free. He includes the original drawing of Thror's Map and returns proofs of Mirkwood and Wilderland with notes on defects with them. He says that Elaine Griffiths has been (1/2)
Tolkien notes that he can keep either 13 or 14 February free. He includes the original drawing of Thror's Map and returns proofs of Mirkwood and Wilderland with notes on defects with them. He says that Elaine Griffiths has been (1/2)
Tolkien writes to Sisam. He has done as much work on the Clarendon Chaucer as possible during his "shattered vac". He is now to be snowed under with work on external examinations for four universities, and he will have no leisure time (1/3)
Tolkien writes to Sisam. He has done as much work on the Clarendon Chaucer as possible during his "shattered vac". He is now to be snowed under with work on external examinations for four universities, and he will have no leisure time (1/3)
Including: Kullervo in cinemas; Balrog Beatdown; Tolkien Tapestries Return; Leadership in Middle-earth (i.e. in Zurich!); Tolkien Day Ball; nominations for TSA open: music for a sorrowless forest; Grendel/ond; & much more!
Including: Kullervo in cinemas; Balrog Beatdown; Tolkien Tapestries Return; Leadership in Middle-earth (i.e. in Zurich!); Tolkien Day Ball; nominations for TSA open: music for a sorrowless forest; Grendel/ond; & much more!
Writing to his son John, Tolkien asks about the credits he will take and also that he noted that his German books remained in his trunk after his holiday. He asks John about his drawing and notes that he doesn't see him getting the (1/2)
Writing to his son John, Tolkien asks about the credits he will take and also that he noted that his German books remained in his trunk after his holiday. He asks John about his drawing and notes that he doesn't see him getting the (1/2)
Tolkien thinks it doesn’t make sense for Ace Books to spend the revenue from The Lord of the Rings sales on an award named after Tolkien, rather than paying Tolkien royalties.
Tolkien thinks it doesn’t make sense for Ace Books to spend the revenue from The Lord of the Rings sales on an award named after Tolkien, rather than paying Tolkien royalties.
Tolkien describes what happened to Shadowfax at the end of The Lord of the Rings (he went with Gandalf into the West).
Tolkien describes what happened to Shadowfax at the end of The Lord of the Rings (he went with Gandalf into the West).
Tolkien had received a parcel, he thanks O'Loughlin and confirms it arrived safely. Tolkien has been very busy and had flu recently, hence his delayed reply. He writes on the first day of the new term. Tolkien talks about the (1/2)
Tolkien had received a parcel, he thanks O'Loughlin and confirms it arrived safely. Tolkien has been very busy and had flu recently, hence his delayed reply. He writes on the first day of the new term. Tolkien talks about the (1/2)
A typed letter of thanks to Mrs A. Mountfield of Eltham Green School, thanking her for sending the letter by one of her class children which gave him great pleasure. He adds some text with praises for teachers and some (1/2)
A typed letter of thanks to Mrs A. Mountfield of Eltham Green School, thanking her for sending the letter by one of her class children which gave him great pleasure. He adds some text with praises for teachers and some (1/2)
Replying to Mabel Day of the EETS, Tolkien thanks her for answering his questions about the EETS' policies on texts and arguing for his view that they should not alter texts. Tolkien will work on the Ancrene (1/2)
Replying to Mabel Day of the EETS, Tolkien thanks her for answering his questions about the EETS' policies on texts and arguing for his view that they should not alter texts. Tolkien will work on the Ancrene (1/2)