Lewis, W. H. (Warren Hamilton), 1895-1973.
Dates
- Existence: 1895-1973
Biographical Statement
Major Warren Hamilton "Warnie" Lewis (June 16, 1895 – April 9, 1973), also known as W.H. Lewis, was a soldier and historian, best known as the older brother of the British writer and academic C.S. Lewis. Warren Lewis was a supply officer in the British army during and after World War I. After retiring in 1932 to live with his brother in Oxford, he was one of the founding members of the Inklings, the informal Oxford literary society whose members also included J.R.R. Tolkien. He wrote on French history, and served as his brother's secretary for the later years of C.S. Lewis' life.
Citation:
Tolkien Gateway.netFound in 12 Collections and/or Records:
C. S. and Warren Lewis, 1902
C. S. and Warren Lewis with bicycles
C. S. and Warren Lewis, youths standing in doorway
Lewis children, mother at Dundela Villa
Lewis family group at beach, Scotland
Lewis family members on Antrim Coast Road
Warren H. Lewis Diaries Collection
This archive contains a copy of the diary of Warren H. Lewis (1895-1973), the elder brother of C.S. (Jack) Lewis. The complete diary covers a span of fifty years, and fills twenty-three hand-written "volumes." Also included at the end of the archive are the seven "Travel Journals" that Warren kept while vacationing in England and Ireland.
Warren H. Lewis Diary Inserts Archive
This archive contains article clippings, correspondence, and other inserts which have become detached from the Warren H. Lewis Diaries.
Warren H. Lewis Letter Collection
This archive contains personal letters between Warren H. Lewis (elder brother of C.S. Lewis) and various correspondents.
Warren H. Lewis Papers
This archive contains personal papers from Warren H. Lewis, brother of C.S. Lewis, as well as inserts removed from the Boxen manuscripts and the Lewis Family Papers or Memoirs of the Lewis Family (1850-1930). A draft of C.S. Lewis: A Biography edited by Warren Lewis is also included.
Warren H. Lewis Walking Tour Maps Collection
The maps and books contained within this archive belonged to Warren H. Lewis. These items contain information about areas in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland where Warren Lewis and his brother C.S. Lewis went on walking tours. There are handwritten markings on several of these items. The original maps are stored separately from the research copies of this archive.