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Photographic reproductions of views of the east façade of the Hall. Upper: 1834 engraving by J Drury, published in Partington’s National History and Views of London, 1834-35. Derived from an engraving by W Watkins, 1831 (itself derived from an engraving by George Shepherd, 1831). Lower: 1840 drawing by J. Lee, published in Payne's Illustrated London, 1847. 

Two photographic reproduction of a sketch of “Arms of Benefactors” in the previously filled-in east window of the Hall (later replaced by the Masters’ board), by Joseph Pennell, 1896.

Photographic reproduction of a sketch of the south east door to the Hall, by Hanslip Fletcher, 1908.

History of the Hooper family and its relations with the Stationers' Company, covering the period 1559-1793. Enclosed is a letter addressed to the clerk from Hilda Hooper, 5 Oct 1944, with further research enquiries.

B/W photograph. Presentation of Honorary Freedom and Livery to Lt Gen Sir Bernard Freyburg at Mansion House, 5th March 1946. Robert Kingston Burt (Master 1945-46) reads from the Copy of the Freedom, stood next to Lt Gen Sir Bernard Freyberg (R); all others unkown.

Sepia photo. Presentation of Honorary Freedom and Livery to Lt Gen Sir Bernard Freyburg at Mansion House, 5th March 1946. Robert Kingston Burt (Master 1945-46) and Lt Gen Sir Bernard Freyberg V.C. (R) stand next to each other as Kingston Burt reads from a Copy of the Freedom. 

B/W photo. Guests seated during a Luncheon in the Egyptian Hall of Mansion House for the Presentation of Honorary Freedom and Livery to Lt Gen Sir Bernard Freyburg, seated third from right, 5th March 1946.

B/W photo. Wide shot of the Court of Assistants seated in Mansion House during the presentation of Honorary Freedom and Livery to Lt Gen Sir Bernard Freyberg, standing in front of fire place, 5th March 1946. 

B/W photograph. Presentation of Honorary Freedom and Livery to Archbishop Lord Lang of Lambeth (L); HA Cox (Master, 1943-44) in ceremonial robes presents a Copy of the Freedom to Lord Lang. 

B/W photograph. Group of members wearing livery robes, leaving the main hall to the forecourt, being lead by Herbert Fitch (Master 1922-23). Edward Unwin stands to his left, all others unknown.

Interview took place at the interviewee's home in Selsey and was conducted by Peter White.

60 minutes length - NEEDS CHECKING and adding to the extent field

INTERVIEW SUMMARY NEEDS ADDING (with times)

Hand-written title indexes to volumes 1-20 of the post-1842 copyright registers.

Folder is split into subfolders:

i: 'Abstract of the Deed of Settlement of the Amicable Contributionship of Hand-in-Hand-Fire-Office', 14 May 1803.

ii: copies of policy, 14 May 1805 [6 items].

iii: copies of policy, 27 Apr 1877 [2 items].

iv: letters to the Stationers' Company regarding fire insurance tax, 1 Jul 1784, and policy expiration, 1 Apr 1805 [2 items].

Interview took place at the interviewee's home in East Sheen and was conducted by Peter White.

Parts I and II are 105 minutes in length in total [lengths of individal tapes need checking and adding to Extent field]

INTERVIEW SUMMARY NEEDS ADDING (with times)

Interview took place at the interviewee's home in East Sheen and was conducted by Peter White.

Parts I and II are 105 minutes in length in total [lengths of individal tapes need checking and adding to Extent field]

INTERVIEW SUMMARY NEEDS ADDING (with times)