Box 1
Container
Contains 34 Results:
Promotional Materials (Acq. 91/95)
Series — Box: 1
Identifier: Series 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Items related to the centenary celebration of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) in 1992 are included in this archive. Information about commemorative centenary releases of Tolkien related books is included, promotional materials, as well as schedules, programs, tickets and other memorabilia from the 1992 Tolkien Centenary Conference held in Oxford, England, August 17- 24, 1992 in conjunction with Oxonmoot 1992 (August 21-23) and the Twenty-third Annual Mythopoeic Conference. Also...
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
"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).
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
HarperCollins “Complete Catalogue” for the Tolkien Centenary, 1990-1991
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
8pp. (2 copies)
Dates:
Created: 1990-1991
HarperCollins promotional materials and sales statistics, 1991-1993
File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents
10pp.
Dates:
Created: 1991-1993
The J.R.R. Tolkien Centenary Conference (Acq. 92/77)
Series — Box: 1
Identifier: Series 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Items related to the centenary celebration of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) in 1992 are included in this archive. Information about commemorative centenary releases of Tolkien related books is included, promotional materials, as well as schedules, programs, tickets and other memorabilia from the 1992 Tolkien Centenary Conference held in Oxford, England, August 17- 24, 1992 in conjunction with Oxonmoot 1992 (August 21-23) and the Twenty-third Annual Mythopoeic Conference. Also...
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
Publicity flyer and registration form for "A Long-Expected Party: The J.R.R. Tolkien Centenary Conference"
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
Centenary stamps (Acq. 92/106, 92/116, and 93/10
Series — Box: 1
Identifier: Series 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Items related to the centenary celebration of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) in 1992 are included in this archive. Information about commemorative centenary releases of Tolkien related books is included, promotional materials, as well as schedules, programs, tickets and other memorabilia from the 1992 Tolkien Centenary Conference held in Oxford, England, August 17- 24, 1992 in conjunction with Oxonmoot 1992 (August 21-23) and the Twenty-third Annual Mythopoeic Conference. Also...
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
Six posters from HarperCollins, some featuring artwork by John Howe
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: Folder 4
Scope and Contents
6pp.
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
Royal Mail Book of Stamps entitled "Tolkien: The Centenary 1892-1992"
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1
Scope and Contents
Commemorative booklet containing Tolkien quotes and information about Tolkien. 16pp.
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
Tolkien Centenary folder from HarperCollins.
File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: Folder 5
Scope and Contents
With promotional banner, stand, and small sign. 4pp.
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
First day of issue stamps from "Tolkien: The Centenary 1892-1992" Royal Mail Book of Stamps
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
The page is pasted on an embossed envelope and includes postal cancellation mark “Bagendon, Cirencester Glos, 27/10/92.” 1p.
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
Invitation to the Celebration Banquet of the Tolkien Centenary Conference
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
Includes envelope with Society stamp and a banquet menu. 3pp.
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
Booklet “A Long-Expected Party: Organisation” (Progress Report 1)., 1990
File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents
Copyright by The Tolkien Society and The Mythopoeic Society. 28pp
Dates:
Created: 1990
Miscellanea
Series — Box: 1
Identifier: Series 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Items related to the centenary celebration of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) in 1992 are included in this archive. Information about commemorative centenary releases of Tolkien related books is included, promotional materials, as well as schedules, programs, tickets and other memorabilia from the 1992 Tolkien Centenary Conference held in Oxford, England, August 17- 24, 1992 in conjunction with Oxonmoot 1992 (August 21-23) and the Twenty-third Annual Mythopoeic Conference. Also...
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
First day of issue stamps from Tolkien: The Centenary 1892-1992” Royal Mail Book of Stamps, 1992
File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3
Scope and Contents
The page is pasted on an embossed envelope and includes postal cancellation mark “Oxford, 27 Oct 92.” 1p.
Dates:
Created: 1992
Booklet "A Long-Expected Party: Invitation" (Progress Report 2).
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: Folder 4
Scope and Contents
Copyright by The Tolkien Society and The Mythopoeic Society. 24pp.
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
Booklet: "A Long-Expected Party: Preparation” (Progress Report 4)., 1991
File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: Folder 5
Scope and Contents
Copyright by The Tolkien Society and The Mythopoeic Society, 24pp.
Dates:
Created: 1991
"Tolkien Fannish and Scholarly Activities and Publications Year End Review 1992" by Gary Hunnewell, 1992
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1
Scope and Contents
63pp.
Dates:
Created: 1992
First day of issue stamps from “Tolkien: The Centenary 1892-1992” Royal Mail Book of Stamps, 1992
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: Folder 4
Scope and Contents
The page is pasted on an embossed envelope and includes postal cancellation mark “Meriden, Middle England Coventry, 27 October 1992.” 1p.
Dates:
Created: 1992
First day of issue stamps from “Tolkien” The Centenary 1892-1992” Royal Mail Book of Stamps, 1992
File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: Folder 5
Scope and Contents
The page is pasted on an embossed envelope and includes postal cancellation mark “Rings End March Cambs, 27th OCT 1992.” 1p.
Dates:
Created: 1992
Booklet: "A Long-Expected Party: Exasperation” (Progress Report 5). , 1992
File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: Folder 6
Scope and Contents
Copyright by The Tolkien Society and The Mythopoeic Society. 28pp.
Dates:
Created: 1992
3 order forms, 1992
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents
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
Dates:
Created: 1992
Booklet: “A Long-Expected Party: Celebration” (Progress Report 6). , 1992
File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: Folder 7
Scope and Contents
Copyright by The Tolkien Society and The Mythopoeic Society. 36pp.
Dates:
Created: 1992
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
File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: Folder 6
Scope and Contents
3pp.
Dates:
Created: October 27, 1992
"The Tolkien Centenary Conference 1992 Programme Book"
File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: Folder 8
Scope and Contents
Containing schedule of events, maps, and other useful information for conference participants. 80pp.
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
Graph of times and places for the events of the Tolkien Centenary Conference.
File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: Folder 9
Scope and Contents
7pp.
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
Oxonmoot 1992 Progress Report booklet (1 copy) and Programme and Information Booklet for Oxonmoot 1992 (2 copies).
File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: Folder 10
Scope and Contents
3 booklets
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
Program for "Thanksgiving Service,” Keble College Chapel, 23rd August, 1992
File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: Folder 11
Scope and Contents
(2 copies).
Dates:
Created: 23rd August, 1992
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.
File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Identifier: Folder 12
Scope and Contents
1p.
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
Program for presentation of poems by J.R.R. Tolkien and music by Donald Swann at the Sheldonian Theatre, 18 August 1992
File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: Folder 13
Scope and Contents
(2 copies)
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
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
File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: Folder 14
Scope and Contents
Ticket numbers 37 and 359. One ticket to Rob Inglis’ THE HOBBIT at St. Edwards School, August 23, 1992 (ticket #347). 3pp.
Dates:
Created: 19th August 1992
Miscellaneous tickets from the Tolkien Centenary Conference 1992
File — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: Folder 15
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992
The J.R.R. Tolkien Centenary Conference 1992 [souvenir guide]. Oxford: The Tolkien Society and The Mythopoeic Society, 1992
File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: Folder 16
Scope and Contents
41 numbered pages.
Dates:
Created: 1992
Tolkien Centenary Conference Archive
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Wade-A-42
Abstract
This archive contains items related to the 1992 Tolkien Centenary, including promotional materials, stamps, and conference tickets, programs, and schedules.
Dates:
Created: 1990-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1992