Collection AR919 - Records of Marjorie Mather

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AR919

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Records of Marjorie Mather

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  • c.1930 - c.2000 (Creation)

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1 box

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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.

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1 box:
1) Personal 1930-2000

Various correspondence and photographs 1930-2000

Miscellaneous 1948-1990:
Programme St. Thomas Amateur Operatic Society May 1948
Driving Licence 1957
Coloma School Badge x2 letter 1990
Copy of Shirley Oaks Childrens Home by Adams Coll (signed)
Plan of Shirley Schools: pencil n.d. (It is likely that a photograph originally formed the centrepiece of the plan. This is no longer present).
Masons publications x14 (belonging to John Martin Mather, her second husband. These will not be retained.
Drawings/paintings (one signed)

2) Shirley Red Cross: ? - 1986

Photographs:
Various, n.d.

Journals:
Various issues of Red Cross News 1977-1983 (not retained)

Miscellaneous 1974-1986
Blue Folder containing:
First Aid Instructions/Posters
Training Day Course Folder 19 October 1974
Emergency Aid Course for Instructors 5 January 1975
Attendance Register: Youth Group Shirley Centre (3331) 1979-1986

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