About the John Pendlebury Family Papers
The John Pendlebury Family Papers cover the period from 1913 to 1964 and document the life of archaeologist and WWII hero John Devitt Stringfellow Pendlebury, his wife Hilda and their family.
Sent from Cataract Hotel, Assouan [Aswan, Egypt].
Sent “c/o Dr H. Frankfort, Egypt Exploration Society, Hagg Kandil nr Der Mowas, Upper Egypt” [Amarna].
Sent from “Egypt Exploration Society, Hagg Kandil nr Der Mowas, Upper Egypt” [Amarna].
Sent from “Egypt Exploration Society, Hagg Kandil nr Der Mowas, Upper Egypt” [Amarna].
Sent from “Egypt Exploration Society, Hagg Kandil nr Der Mowas, Upper Egypt” [Amarna].
Sent from British School of Archaeology, Athens.
Sent from the British School of Archaeology, Athens.
Based on the results of the excavation, by the late W. G. Newton and Theodore Fyfe.
The initials S. B. have been written on the top right corner.
Thanking Pendlebury for sending proofs [of ‘The Archaeology of Crete’], complimenting Pendlebury on the book and giving advice on [referencing the ‘Palace of Minos’ book].
Thanking Pendlebury for sending a copy of his book [‘The Archaeology of Crete’] from the publisher, and commenting on the geographical plates and lists of sites.
Sent from the Orchard, Harston, Cambridge.
Conveying a story of John’s death told to him by Terence Mitford, who was originally told by [Aristea Droussoulakis], the widow of Drossolakis (one of John’s agents). The story was that John was brought to her house (slightly wounded) by German parachutists, that women were sent to get a doctor and found some German’s (who they thought would act like the parachutists) but who accused Drossalakis’ widow of harbouring a British officer and shot John.
Discussing John’s grave at Suda Bay, tracking where he had been originally buried and moved to (Ayias Constantinos Cemetery between Herakleion [Iráklion] and Ayias Ioannis). Also recounts conversations that Hutchinson had had with Dr Kasapis and Mr [“Troupoudzcakis”?] (who verified John’s body), who both confirmed that John died from one shot and that he had not been shot in bed. Also includes news of his mother’s health, and of the Hammonds (Robin, Martin, Molly and their daughters), and telling Hilda that lots of people asked after her including Kosti, Maria and Manoli.
Written on the lower part of the photograph “K.8-18” [Karphi 8 – 18]. This photograph is part (1 of 2) of a panorama.
Written on the lower part of the photograph “Κοl. 1. C. [Kolonna 1.C.].