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Box 1

 Container

Contains 33 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

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

"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

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