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#OnThisDay in 1960, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin.

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.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Rayner Unwin
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 i...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1967, #Tolkien writes to Charlotte and Denis Plimmer.

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)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Charlotte and Denis Plimmer
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 w...
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February 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1967, #Tolkien writes to Pamela Chandler.

Tolkien apologizes to Pamela Chandler, but he will no longer allow photographs to be taken in his house.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Pamela Chandler
Tolkien apologizes to Pamela Chandler, but he will no longer allow photographs to be taken in his house.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Susan Dagnall.

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)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Susan Dagnall
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 "Produc...
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February 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1971, #Tolkien writes to P. Rorke, S.J..

Tolkien describes the Caverns of Helm's Deep as being influenced by Cheddar Gorge.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to P. Rorke, S.J.
Tolkien describes the Caverns of Helm's Deep as being influenced by Cheddar Gorge.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1957, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin.

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)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Rayner Unwin
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, a...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1967, #Tolkien writes to Albert Wieland.

Tolkien sends his signature to Mr Wieland.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Albert Wieland
Tolkien sends his signature to Mr Wieland.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1962, #Tolkien writes to Cor Blok.

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".
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Cor Blok
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 &quo...
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February 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1952, #Tolkien writes to Secretary of the University Court.

Tolkien had been asked to give a Lecture at the University of Glasgow, which he accepted.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Secretary of the University Court
Tolkien had been asked to give a Lecture at the University of Glasgow, which he accepted.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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January 31, 2026 at 1:40 AM
#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Michael George Tolkien.

Tolkien writes to his grandson Michael George mentioning various problems such as health, his fans, and the press.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Michael George Tolkien
Tolkien writes to his grandson Michael George mentioning various problems such as health, his fans, and the press.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Queen Margrethe of Denmark.

Tolkien writes that Smith of Wootton Major was a very emotional personal story based on his experience of retirement and aging.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Queen Margrethe of Denmark
Tolkien writes that Smith of Wootton Major was a very emotional personal story based on his experience of retirement and aging.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1949, #Tolkien writes to The Times.

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.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien* to The Times
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 H...
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January 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1913, #Tolkien writes to Edith Bratt.

Writing to Edith, Tolkien says that she is a figure he is waiting for and says he would recognise her even in twilight.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Edith Bratt
Writing to Edith, Tolkien says that she is a figure he is waiting for and says he would recognise her even in twilight.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to C.S. Lewis.

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.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to C.S. Lewis
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...
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January 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1973, #Tolkien writes to Sterling Lanier.

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)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Sterling Lanier
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. Tolki...
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January 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Susan Dagnall.

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)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Susan Dagnall
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 Wi...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1931, #Tolkien writes to Kenneth Sisam.

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)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Kenneth Sisam
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 unde...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers.

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!
The One hundred and seventy-first Roving Ranger
The Roving Ranger #171 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last week and the weeks upcoming, curated by the Tolkienist.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:39 PM
#OnThisDay in 1934, #Tolkien writes to John Tolkien.

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)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to John Tolkien
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 holida...
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January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Donald A. Wollheim.

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.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Donald A. Wollheim
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 th...
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January 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1965, #Tolkien writes to Miss A. P. Northey.

Tolkien describes what happened to Shadowfax at the end of The Lord of the Rings (he went with Gandalf into the West).
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Miss A. P. Northey
Tolkien describes what happened to Shadowfax at the end of The Lord of the Rings (he went with Gandalf into the West).
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January 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to J.L.N. O'Loughlin.

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)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to J.L.N. O'Loughlin
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 dela...
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January 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1964, #Tolkien writes to Mrs. A. Mountfield.

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)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Mrs. A. Mountfield
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 gr...
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January 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1936, #Tolkien writes to Mabel Day (Early English Text Society).

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)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Mabel Day (Early English Text Society)
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 t...
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January 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM