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Catalogue description Wentzel, Mr Cyril & Mrs Ursula
This record is held by London University: London School of Economics, The Women's Library
| Reference: | 8SUF/B/132 |
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| Title: | Wentzel, Mr Cyril & Mrs Ursula |
| Description: |
Ray Strachey's role in her childhood. Mrs Wentzel's mother's attitude to Ray and Pippa Strachey, and divergence from their views on girls' education. How Ray stepped in at two crises in her life. What Ray's Marsham Street home was like. How Ray dressed. Her skill at practical things. How Ray helped Mrs W in her career, with encouragement and moral support. How Pippa Strachey seemed at first sight formidable. The Strachey Pauses. Pippa as raconteuse. How she spoke. Her capacity to mix with people of all social classes. Her lack of interest in food. Her unconcern with personal comforts. Complementary personalities of Pippa and Ray Strachey. How Pippa coped with extreme old age. The humanity of the Stracheys. (Part 2 on tape 48). |
| Date: | 1 Mar 1977 |
| Held by: | London University: London School of Economics, The Women's Library, not available at The National Archives |
| Former reference in its original department: | Tape 47 |
| Language: | English |
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