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Tolkien Centenary Conference Archive
This archive contains items related to the 1992 Tolkien Centenary, including promotional materials, stamps, and conference tickets, programs, and schedules.
Promotional Materials (Acq. 91/95)
"Tolkien: The Centenary 1892-1992" [The Houghton/Mifflin Company press release folder]. Contains general information about J.R.R. Tolkien and centenary releases of Tolkien related works (The Lord of the Rings, Centenary Edition; The Atlas of Middle Earth, Revised Edition; The Father Christmas Letters; A Tolkien Family Album).
Includes photographs of two original illustrations by Alan Lee from the Centenary Edition of The Lord of the Rings and of two pages from The Father Christmas Letters. 9pp.
HarperCollins “Complete Catalogue” for the Tolkien Centenary, 1990-1991
8pp. (2 copies)
HarperCollins promotional materials and sales statistics, 1991-1993
10pp.
The J.R.R. Tolkien Centenary Conference (Acq. 92/77)
Publicity flyer and registration form for "A Long-Expected Party: The J.R.R. Tolkien Centenary Conference"
Also includes a flyer for a meeting to be held during the conference to discuss plans for the construction of the Tolkien Memorial Centre. 3pp.
Centenary stamps (Acq. 92/106, 92/116, and 93/10
Six posters from HarperCollins, some featuring artwork by John Howe
6pp.
Royal Mail Book of Stamps entitled "Tolkien: The Centenary 1892-1992"
Commemorative booklet containing Tolkien quotes and information about Tolkien. 16pp.
Tolkien Centenary folder from HarperCollins.
With promotional banner, stand, and small sign. 4pp.
First day of issue stamps from "Tolkien: The Centenary 1892-1992" Royal Mail Book of Stamps
The page is pasted on an embossed envelope and includes postal cancellation mark “Bagendon, Cirencester Glos, 27/10/92.” 1p.
Invitation to the Celebration Banquet of the Tolkien Centenary Conference
Includes envelope with Society stamp and a banquet menu. 3pp.
Booklet “A Long-Expected Party: Organisation” (Progress Report 1)., 1990
Copyright by The Tolkien Society and The Mythopoeic Society. 28pp
Miscellanea
First day of issue stamps from Tolkien: The Centenary 1892-1992” Royal Mail Book of Stamps, 1992
The page is pasted on an embossed envelope and includes postal cancellation mark “Oxford, 27 Oct 92.” 1p.
Booklet "A Long-Expected Party: Invitation" (Progress Report 2).
Copyright by The Tolkien Society and The Mythopoeic Society. 24pp.
Booklet: "A Long-Expected Party: Preparation” (Progress Report 4)., 1991
Copyright by The Tolkien Society and The Mythopoeic Society, 24pp.
"Tolkien Fannish and Scholarly Activities and Publications Year End Review 1992" by Gary Hunnewell, 1992
63pp.
First day of issue stamps from “Tolkien: The Centenary 1892-1992” Royal Mail Book of Stamps, 1992
The page is pasted on an embossed envelope and includes postal cancellation mark “Meriden, Middle England Coventry, 27 October 1992.” 1p.
First day of issue stamps from “Tolkien” The Centenary 1892-1992” Royal Mail Book of Stamps, 1992
The page is pasted on an embossed envelope and includes postal cancellation mark “Rings End March Cambs, 27th OCT 1992.” 1p.
Booklet: "A Long-Expected Party: Exasperation” (Progress Report 5). , 1992
Copyright by The Tolkien Society and The Mythopoeic Society. 28pp.
3 order forms, 1992
3 pp.: Royal Mail J.R.R. Tolkien Prestige Booklet Order Form, Tolkien Centenary Merchandise Order Form, Tolkien Society, The Tolkien Centenary Conference 1992 Merchandise Order Form
Booklet: “A Long-Expected Party: Celebration” (Progress Report 6). , 1992
Copyright by The Tolkien Society and The Mythopoeic Society. 36pp.
First day of issue stamps from “Tolkien” The Centenary 1892-1992” Royal Mail Book of Stamps. Centenary envelopes (2) and an insert about the Tolkien Centenary included, October 27, 1992
3pp.
"The Tolkien Centenary Conference 1992 Programme Book"
Containing schedule of events, maps, and other useful information for conference participants. 80pp.
Graph of times and places for the events of the Tolkien Centenary Conference.
7pp.
Oxonmoot 1992 Progress Report booklet (1 copy) and Programme and Information Booklet for Oxonmoot 1992 (2 copies).
3 booklets
Program for "Thanksgiving Service,” Keble College Chapel, 23rd August, 1992
(2 copies).
Invitation to a reception at Blackwell’s, 50 Broad Street, Oxford on Monday 17 August, 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm, in conjunction with the Tolkien Centenary Conference.
1p.
Program for presentation of poems by J.R.R. Tolkien and music by Donald Swann at the Sheldonian Theatre, 18 August 1992
(2 copies)
Two tickets for an “Evening of Music and Words with Donald Swann and Christopher Tolkien at the Sheldonian Theatre, 19th August 1992.”, 19th August 1992
Ticket numbers 37 and 359. One ticket to Rob Inglis’ THE HOBBIT at St. Edwards School, August 23, 1992 (ticket #347). 3pp.
Miscellaneous tickets from the Tolkien Centenary Conference 1992
Coach A for a visit to Priscilla Tolkien at her home (1 ticket); Coach C for a visit to Wolvercote Cemetary and the tour of Farmer Giles of Ham country (3 tickets); Meals (1 ticket) 5pp.
The J.R.R. Tolkien Centenary Conference 1992 [souvenir guide]. Oxford: The Tolkien Society and The Mythopoeic Society, 1992
41 numbered pages.