The notes have been made from various books and articles and are about Syros, Paros [Páros], Phylakopi (on Mílos), Thera and Knossos.

Also includes copied out hymns and carols. Notes about the Cyclades mainly relate to figurines and pottery.

Also contains notes of references; a list of people and publications [to send a copy of ‘The Archaeology of Crete’ to]; notes about Daedalic sculpture; a list of [Illustrated London News] articles about Amarna; and a copy of [David Pendlebury’s] school timetable (Autumn 1938). Additionally contains (in Hilda Pendlebury’s writing) a list of Punches (magazine) missing and a small hand drawn map.

Only the first few pages have been used, the rest are blank.

The notes starts around half-way through the notebook, the first half is blank. Some pages have been ripped out.

Copy of an article by [Harriet Boyd Hawes] about travelling around Crete. The first 4 pages are in Hilda Pendlebury’s handwriting, and the rest are in an unidentified hand.

Announcing the exhibition of ‘Egyptian Treasures’ at the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum, London [hosting the Egypt Exploration Society Exhibition].

In a section called ‘The Wheel of Life’ in John O’London’s Weekly.

In John O’London’s Weekly, ‘The Outline’ supplement.

In Άνατολή [East] published in Áyios Nikólaos, Crete.

Discusses John Pendlebury’s grandfather (Wigan educationist and business founder), and John Pendlebury giving a lecture to Wigan Education Society about Amarna in Sep 1936.

In Άνατολή [East].

[From In Άνατολή, East].

Originally sent from Heraklion [Iráklion] to Tell el Amarna [Amarna] Egypt, then forwarded to 31 Barrow Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Consists of a typed copy of a letter which mentions John’s work as Curator at Knossos and in Tell el-Amarna [Amarna]. No addressee.

Consists of a typed copy of a letter from Wace (Laurence Professor of Classical Archaeology and Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge) which mentions Pendlebury’s undergraduate studies in Cambridge, archaeological work in Knossos and Egypt, publications, travel and archaeological work in the “Near East”, and personal attributes which meant he could work well with others and take on responsibility. No addressee.

Consists of a typed copy of a letter from Frankfort (Research Professor of Oriental Archaeology and Field-Director in Iraq of the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago; Extraordinary Professor for the History and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East in the University of Amsterdam; Correspondent of the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences). The letter mentions that Pendlebury had been Frankfort’s assistant at Armant and Tell-el-Amarna [Amarna] in Egypt in 1928-29, Pendlebury’s personal attributes, his work at Amarna and publications. No addressee.

Consists of a typed copy of a letter from Last (Honorary Treasurer, Egypt Exploration Society) which mentions Pendlebury’s work for the Egypt Exploration Society and personal attributes. No addressee.

Consists of a typed copy of a letter from the Reverend H E Wynn (Tutor of Pembroke College, Cambridge) outlining Pendlebury’s activities as a student at Cambridge. No addressee.

Consists of a typed copy of a letter from Cook (Vice-President of Queens’ College, formerly Fellow of Trinity College, Emeritus Professor of Classical Archaeology, Cambridge) outlining Pendlebury’s archaeological career, experience and personal qualities which would make him suitable for the Directorship. No addressee.

Consists of a typed copy of a letter from [Monty] Rendall (former Headmaster of Winchester College) to the Appointment Board for the Director of Antiquities in Palestine, outlining Pendlebury’s achievements and conduct at Winchester and Rendall’s experience of Pendlebury when he visited Knossos in 1935.

Comprises a pro forma letter thanking Pendlebury for a copy of ‘The Archaeology of Crete’, signed by [Hugh Sadler Kingsford], Assistant-Secretary of the Society.

Thanking Pendlebury for sending an advance copy of [‘The Archaeology of Crete’] and inviting him to Queens’ [College, Cambridge].

Thanking Pendlebury for a copy of his book [‘The Archaeology of Crete’], congratulating him on it, commenting on plates of Cretan mountain landscapes, mentioning that he wants Pendlebury to produce another book at some point, and commenting on meeting [Mercy] Money-Coutts.

Congratulating Pendlebury on [‘The Archaeology of Crete’], thanking him for a copy, and commenting on the contents. Also includes mention of a grant from the Craven [fund] for work in Lasithi [Lasíthi, Crete] in 1939, and on the future of the fund.

Thanking Pendlebury for a copy of ‘The Archaeology of Crete’ book.

Thanking Pendlebury for a copy of [‘The Archaeology of Crete’], sharing news of John Ward Perkins being appointed as Professor of Archaeology in Crete and plans to appoint an English Director [of Archaeology] in Cyprus, and inviting Pendlebury to visit him in Woodbridge, Suffolk.

Comprises a pro forma letter acknowledging receipt and expressing thanks for a copy of ‘The Archaeology of Crete’, signed by Edith Clay (Secretary).

Comprises a pro forma letter acknowledging receipt and expressing thanks for a copy of ‘The Archaeology of Crete’, signed by Lucas on behalf of the Malvern Public Library Committee.

Conveying special thanks for ‘The Archaeology of Crete’ on behalf of the Library Committee, and mentioning that the library had bought a copy of ‘The Palace of Minos’.

Thanking Pendlebury for a copy of ‘The Archaeology of Crete’, and asking for his help in buying copies of later volumes of ‘The Palace at Minos’ by Arthur Evans for the library.

Thanking Pendlebury for a copy of [‘The Archaeology of Crete’], praising the book, and mentioning that he was looking forward to seeing Pendlebury on the 16th [of February].

Comprises a pro forma postcard acknowledging receipt and expressing thanks for a copy of ‘The Archaeology of Crete’, signed by Arthur J Hawkes (Chief Librarian, Central Library, Wigan Public Libraries). Stamped as received and answered, 9 Feb.

Comprises a pro forma letter thanking Pendlebury for a copy of ‘The Archaeology of Crete’, signed by Arthur J Hawkes (Borough Librarian) on behalf of the Public Libraries Committee, Wigan.

Thanking Pendlebury for a copy of ‘The Archaeology of Crete’ and praising the contents. Evans also mentions that [Mercy] Money-Coutts had been arranging a Minoan Room [in an exhibition or museum].

Thanking Pendlebury for a copy of [‘The Archaeology of Crete’], commenting on the contents and that his wife [Harriet Hawes] also liked the book.

Thanking Pendlebury for a copy of [‘The Archaeology of Crete’] and for a letter, mentioning that he had been in touch with Dr Johnson and that "things are moving, I am afraid slowly, but I hope surely", wishing John a good journey back to Athens and hoping that a new edition of ‘The City of Akhenaten II’ would be waiting for him.

Thanking Pendlebury for a copy of [‘The Archaeology of Crete’] and reminiscing about Pendlebury taking part in the high jump at Winchester College.

Thanking Pendlebury for a copy of ‘The Archaeology of Crete’ and complimenting him on the book.

Thanking Pendlebury for a copy of ‘The Archaeology of Crete’, complimenting him on the book, stating that he had written an article about ‘The Archaeology of Crete’ for the local newspaper and sending Pendlebury a copy.

[One of the diggers at Molyvopyrgos, who had “adopted” John Pendlebury], standing outside a house with a woman in the doorway.

Comprises copies of walking routes from [‘The Itinerary of Greece: Containing One Hundred Routes in Attica, Boeotia, Phocis, Locris, and Thessaly’ by William] Gell, [‘Pausania’s Description of Greece’ by James George] Frazer and an Admiralty Handbook. Contains routes (with timings) for “Hieron to Damalá [Troizín]”, “Epidauros [Epídhavros] to Potamia”, “Dhamala [Troizín] to Poros [Póros]”, “Hieron to Epidauros [Epídhavros]” and “Old Epidauros [Epídhavros] to Poros [Póros] along the Coast”.

A view of vegetation with the beginning of a path visible.

Poor quality photograph, light may have affected the negative.

[This was the group that travelled to Khalkís, Erétria and Thebes from Athens].

Including 2 [village children] in foreground