Correspondence with R.S. Conway

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/C74
  • Dates of Creation
    • 7 Sep 1924-10 Oct 1930
  • Physical Description
    • 7 pieces

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Robert Seymour Conway (1864-1933), classical scholar and philologist, relating to discussion of arrangements for Conway to write articles on the [alleged] discovery [of the manuscripts of Titus Livius (Livy), Roman historian] for the Manchester Guardian.

There is correspondence relating to congratulations on Conway on his appointment as president of the Classical Association, to the provision of a copy of Conway's presidential address to the association in 1928, and of a copy of a lecture by Conway given at the Vergil Bimillenary celebration, [address and lecture not included]. There is also discussion of a letter by Conway on Italy sent to the Manchester Guardian.