Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1920 - 2018 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
3 archive boxes
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
Given to Brian Smith (Housemaster of Milne's) by Ann Thwaite
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This is a collection of notes, letters and associated documents compiled and created by Ann Thwaite during her research for her biography of A. A. Milne and related studies of the Winnie-The-Pooh books. Includes a letter from Christopher Milne, press cuttings, photographs and additional items relating to E. H. Shepard and Kenneth Graham.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
The original arrangement was received as a series of loose items and papers across a variety of topics and dates. For ease of access, the papers have been arranged into research, source materials and Thwaite's personal papers.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Access to collection items is granted to bona-fide researchers, by prior appointment, subject to the overriding provisions of relevant legislation, including Data Protection.
Conditions governing reproduction
A reprographics service is available to researchers subject to the access restrictions outlined above. Copying will not be undertaken if there is any risk of damage to the item. Copies are supplied in accordance with Westminster School's Policy on Archive and Heritage Collections, and under provisions of any relevant copyright legislation. Permission to reproduce images of items in the custody of Westminster School must be sought from its Governing Body.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin