Raymond Postgate papers

This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 206 Liddle Collection CO 075
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1914-1990
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 file; manuscript and typescript (photocopy)

Scope and Content

Photocopied typescript letter to his father, J. P. Postgate (29 Aug. 1916); Photocopied extract from manuscript letter from his father, J. P. Postgate [4 Nov. 1917]; 5 photocopied manuscript letters from his father, J. P. Postgate (22 June 1918-4 Sep. 1918).

Administrative / Biographical History

Raymond William Postgate (1896-1971) was educated at Oxford University. A conscientious objector, disinherited by his father for his views, he was arrested and court-martialled, but later released due to ill health.

Access Information

Access is unrestricted

Acquisition Information

The papers were placed in the Collection by Mrs M. Postgate (daughter-in-law).

Note

In English

Other Finding Aids

Alternative Form Available

Microfilmed

Related Material

See DF 035: Cole, M (sister).