Identity area
Reference code
AR918
Title
Date(s)
- 1903 - 1973 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
2 boxes
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
Administrative:
Served as Bandmaster at Shirley Schools from 1923 until his death in 1973, having formerly served with the Royal Marines and H.M.Life Guards. Under his leadership, the band achieved a fine reputation. He was married to Elsie (d.29 August 1966) who also acted as a house parent at the Schools and they had one daughter, Marjorie (see A919). He lived at 203 Devonshire Way, Shirley and died in 1973.
Donor is the niece of Harry Thomas Mather, son in law to Leonard Evans Parr.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
2 boxes:
Material relating to Leonard Evans Parrs occupation as a house parent and Bandmaster of Shirley Residential Schools and personal items. See attached box list:
1) Shirley Residential Schools 1903-1967
Photographs 1923-?
Incl.
Children/Staff
Aerial
Large mounted photograph of school, staff and board 11 March 1930
Mounted photograph of Shirley Residential Schools Christmas 1926 + hand drawn plan
Magazines 1929-1967
Shirley Schools Magazine 1929-1967
Programmes 1929-1934
Annual Sports Inspection x2 1929 1934
Miscellaneous 1903-?
Luggage tag: Joan Boardman
Five hankies ie. Chestnut 5, 6,8,9,10
Every boys book of hobbies by Cecil H. Bullivant
(inscribed: Stanley Isaacs for Woodwork) n.d
Notebook c1926 (black) incl. paper cuttings (author unknown)
Notebook 1903-? (author unknown)
Shirley Schools History notes n.d (author unknown)
Ration Book Cover (embroidered cloth) owner unknown
Suitcase brown (John Green, Rose Cottage, Shirley Residential School Croydon)
2) Shirley Residential Schools Band 1924-1967
Photographs 1924-?
Incl.
Shirley Residential Schools Band: Various
Shirley Residential Schools Band: Mounted Signed by Mayor Southwell 1924/5
Programmes 1925-1966
Programmes: Venues for Shirley Residential Schools Band 1925-1934
Programme of Music: Shirley Oaks Band Open Day 8 July 1966
Certificates 1933
Shirley Residential School Band: School Orchestra Junior Band Festival 1933
Miscellaneous 1967?
Shirley Residential Schools Band list for Sports Day x2 1967
Sheet music: Three Jolly Sailormen, In the Shadows, Viennese Ladies, Teddy Bears Picnic, Scales
3) Personal 1905-1973
Photographs/Postcards
Miscellaneous bands n.d
Correspondence 1905-1973
Incl.
Testimonials 1905, 1908 1923
Correspondence/Notes concerning estate of late Mrs Parr 1966
Miscellaneous 1914-1970
National Insurance Card 1914/15
Medical Card 1914
Register of Local Land Charges(incl. plan): Bradfield Rural District Council
4 November 1926
Journal Household Calvary 1927?
Certificate Hospital Savings Association 1963
LCC card 30 years service 8 October 1964
Application for National Development Bonds: Leonard Evans Parr March 1967
Rates Valuation 203 Devonshire Way 12 March 1970
Vicarage Garden Party List n.d
National Savings Certificate Book
Photograph of Leonard Evans Parr + two ladies (Mrs Parr on the left?)