This section lists material which appears not to have been formally published, and also personal material such as copies of obituaries. It includes unpublished books and articles, texts of lectures to the Society, author's drafts of material subsequently published, private notes, personal problem collections and scrapbooks, and so on. Manuscripts copied wholesale from published books and periodicals are generally listed under the book or periodical from which they were taken, but selective or reorganized extracts (for example, cuttings of articles dealing with a particular topic) appear here.

"Black Books" are small black notebooks 16cm x 10cm, usually of 100 pages. Most carry a date, but these dates are not necessarily definitive since material may have been added after the initial compilation. In assigning dates in this catalogue, a view has been taken as to whether any particular collection appears to have been written all at one time, but the evidence is not always clear and other views may well be reasonable.

A very small amount of the unpublished material in the Library, although accepted in good faith, has proved to be of such a nature that its dissemination may be expected to distress members still alive or the families and friends of members recently deceased. This material has accordingly been withdrawn from use, and no reference to it appears in this catalogue. If any reader considers that any other unpublished material in the Library should be similarly withdrawn, he is asked to inform the Librarian immediately.

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ALBERT, E. Letters and lists of problems sent to C. E. Kemp, 1964, during the preparation of "Ideal mate chess problems". In "unbound papers" files, under "A".

ALEXANDER, F. F. L. Scrapbook containing 52 problems and some miscellanea relating to the Battersea Chess Club. Purple scrapbook entitled "Album", 23cm x 17cm. Undated.

---- Scrapbook containing 245 problems and various miscellanea, including a collection of signatures.

ALLISON, C. J. The use of promoted force. Text of a lecture to the Society, 12.iv.1968. 14 leaves 33cm x 21cm, including 16 diagrams. In lecture files, under "A".

ALVEY, G. C. Black notebook "Chess problems of G. C. Alvey" (was D1d) containing 113 problems, compiled with an introductory note by T. R. Dawson. 16cm x 10cm. 1929. Presented by T. R. Dawson. Stored with the Black books, but not in the main box.

ANDERSON, G. F. Photocopy of a letter to "Mr Webb", 1.ix.1969, relating to item 81 in "Adventures of my chessmen" and to a "P=B, P=R" ending published in "L'Eco degli Scacchi" in 1917 (one leaf 29cm x 21cm, with manuscript copies of the 1917 ending, apparently in the hands of Anderson and of Webb, on the back). In "unbound papers" files, under "A".

ANDRADE, B. J. da C. Chess problems. Red manuscript book containing 200 problems, 21cm x 12cm.

---- and Chandler, G. W. More by Mansfield. Text of a lecture to the Society, 27.xi.1953. Thread-bound manuscript, 6 leaves, 33cm x 21cm, including 18 diagrams. In lecture files, under "Chandler".

ANDREW, F. W. Black Book "BCPS Section B / 151" with inset title "F. W. Andrew / 1-75 / Book No 1". 67 problems (1-4, 7-36, 41-60, 63-75) contributed by the composer and recorded in various hands, with a few notes by the composer; pages 5-6, 37-40, 61-2 missing. 1918.

---- Black Book "BCPS Section B / 152" with inset title "F. W. Andrew / 76-150 / Book No 2". 75 problems contributed by the composer and recorded by G. Woodcock, with a few notes by the composer. 1919.

---- Black Book "BCPS / B 153" with inset title "F. W. Andrew / 151-225 / Book No 3". 75 problems contributed by the composer and recorded by G. Woodcock. 1919.

ANONYMOUS. Godfrey Heathcote. A short appreciation, apparently written by somebody living outside England. Annotated carbon copy of typescript, 3pp, 33cm x 21cm. Undated, but a summary of tournament awards suggests a date around 1907-10. In "anonymous papers" file.

---- Methods of construction [?]. Article or lecture text beginning "The entire idea of a problem is rarely thought out before being committed to the board". The title appears to be a pencilled addition and admits of several interpretations. 7pp, 27cm x 21cm. Undated. In "anonymous papers" file.

---- Article or lecture text beginning "Among all the creations of the human mind...". 3pp, 32cm x 21cm. Undated, but internal evidence suggests a date around 1860. In "anonymous papers" file.

---- Article or lecture text beginning "Solving competitions carried out by the Chess Press are nothing more than handicaps". 1p, 25cm x 20cm. Undated. In "anonymous papers" file.

---- Article or lecture text beginning "The Art of Chess Problem Composition has undergone a natural process of evolution". 11pp, 26cm x 20cm. Undated. In "anonymous papers" file.

---- The judge's move. Newspaper cutting annotated "MGW 27.x.44" in which it is suggested that "those profound experts" who sometimes plead for a bigger board to make a harder game "might introduce the Judge as a new piece". In "anonymous papers" file.

---- Black to mate in two. Cutting from "Punch", 5.vi.1929, containing an article discussing chess problems. In "anonymous papers" file.

---- Composer's workbook containing positions, notes on construction, solutions, analysis, etc. No indication as to ownership save for a rubber stamp "OTTO KIRKHNER / S. P. B. / ul. Gogolia 14" in Cyrillic characters inside the front cover, which may be merely a shopkeeper's imprint. The handwritten text is in English. Untitled black notebook 22cm x 14cm. Undated.

---- The egg of Columbus. Manuscript of a curious problem from Funkschach, 19.ix.1926. In "unbound papers" files, under "miscellaneous problems" ("W-Z" file, last section).

---- Fragments, various. Incomplete odds and ends not otherwise catalogued. In "anonymous papers" file.

---- A lecture "Count Giorgio Guidelli", formerly catalogued as anonymous, is now believed to be the work of S. Sedgwick (q.v.).

---- A single-page item starting "We present all our readers" which accompanied the supplement to issue 4 of "Rex Multiplex" (q.v.) has been found to contain nothing that is not in the supplement itself and is no longer catalogued separately.

ANSELL, G. K. Black Book "SCPF 24 / BCPS A" with inset title "Lt. Col. G.K. Ansell. / Replica of Pert [Permanent] Collection Book". 28 problems contributed by G. V. Butler and others, some unknown. Undated.

van ARKEL, P. C. Post-war letter to T. R. Dawson, 3.ix.1945. One sheet, 27cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "A".

ASBURY-SMITH, P. C. Pawn promotion in help play. Text of a lecture to the Society, 29.iii.1963. 5 leaves 21cm x 15cm, plus 18 diagrams. In lecture files, under "A".

---- and King-Farlow, C. P. An introduction to helpmates. Text of a lecture to the Society, 27.x.1961. Two sets of eight stapled leaves 25cm x 20cm (last leaf truncated) containing carbon copy typescript, plus two sets each of 16 diagrams. The sets appear to be copies of each other, but they have not been collated. In lecture files, under "A".

---- and King-Farlow, C. P. Reflecting pieces. Text of an article submitted to "Feenschach", with a covering letter from King-Farlow to C. E. Kemp. One sheet 33cm x 21cm plus 10 diagrams. Undated, but annotated "Recd 20 Mar 61". In "unbound papers" files, under "A".

AZEMARD, L. Une communication de Vaclav Kotesovec. Text of an article in issue 38 of "Rex multiplex" concerning the N queens problem, with additional information. One sheet 29cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "A".

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BAIRD, Mrs W. J. Twenty volumes of newspaper cuttings and quotations dating from 1888 to 1918. Brown scrapbooks 20cm x 16cm with "1" to "20" on cover.

BAKKE, N. A. Med rokaden som sonde i nysjakk. A manuscript containing 31 problems of various kinds featuring castling, some and perhaps all apparently published in "0-0". Nine leaves 29cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "B".

BARNES, B. P. and Sinha, I. The mystery of the Black King. Text of a "Sherlock Holmes" lecture to the Society, given by B. P. Barnes on 12.iii.1987. 4pp, folded, 29cm x 21cm. In lecture files, under "B".

BEAL, E. W. Personal papers. Not yet investigated in detail.

BEASLEY, J. D. Auguste d'Orville / material deposited (31cm x 23cm, buff folder with tags). File of material relating to "Some problems by Auguste d'Orville" (see section "Published books"), including papers by O. Koch (Deutsche Schachblatter 1918) and W. Roscher (Deutsche Schachzeitung 1954).

---- The problems of J. B. of Bridport. Text of a lecture to the Society, 30.xi.1990. 6 sheets 29cm x 21cm, replacing 10 sheets of continuous stationery previously held. In lecture files, under "B".

---- Some problems by D. G. McIntyre. Revised version of a lecture to the Society, 25.x.1991. 6 sheets 29cm x 21cm, replacing 6 sheets of continuous stationery previously held. In lecture files, under "B".

---- Strategic problems with model mates. Text of a lecture to the Society, 26.iv.1996. 3 sheets 29cm x 21cm of text, one similar sheet of diagram captions, 3 similar sheets of diagrams. In lecture files, under "B".

---- What makes a spectacular problem? Text of a lecture to the Society, 26.i.1973. 10 leaves 25cm x 20cm including various sellotaped additions whose permanence appears extremely improbable, plus 16 diagrams. In lecture files, under "B".

---- Papers relating to the conduct of the problem column in the British Chess Magazine, 1991-4: statement of objectives and policies (one sheet dated vi.1995), statement of procedure for making awards (one sheet dated xi.1991). In "unbound papers" file, under "B".

---- after Sparrow, C. E. H. ("Tim"). The problems in H.S.'s commonplace book. Notes on the problems in the book catalogued under "H.S." below. 7 sheets 29cm x 21cm, dated ix.1995. In "unbound papers" files, under "B".

BEATTY, C. Chess in three dimensions. Cutting from "Picture Post", 9.ii.1946, describing "Total chess". In "unbound papers" files, under "B".

BENJAMIN, H. D. Christmas cards to T. R. Dawson, 1941, in the form of two photographs featuring polymino puzzles. Formerly in "unbound papers" files under "B", now in photo albums.

BETTS, F. C. Black Book "SCPF No 124 / BCPS Section B" with inset title "F. C. Betts". 35 problems compiled by the composer. 1918.

BIDEV, P. Articles "Chess drama and trauma" (four sheets) and "Magic squares of 3x3, 4x4 and 5x5 cells explain the chess games of India and China" (three sheets), edited by K. Whyld and relating to the history of chess, with an explanatory letter from Whyld to G. P. Jelliss, 5.v.1987. In "unbound papers" files, under "B".

BONAVIA HUNT, N. A. Adjudication of problem tourneys. Typescript, 1p, 33cm x 21cm. Undated, but a manuscript annotation refers to a meeting apparently held on 30.x.1925. In "unbound papers" files, under "B".

---- Chess problem books. Personal collection in seven books ("Early chess problems" and "Chess problem books 1-6"), all somewhat battered.

BOWATER, P. Christmas card to T. R. Dawson, 1933 (assumed), featuring a three-mover. Formerly in "unbound papers" files under "B", now in photo albums.

BOYER. J. (assumed). Quinze nouveaux jeux d'echecs interessants. Four pages of typescript, 27cm x 21cm, described as complementary to "Les jeux d'echecs non orthodoxes" and "Nouveaux jeux d'echecs non orthodoxes". Undated, but annotated "Recd Feb 15 '57". In "unbound papers" files, under "B".

BOYER, J. P. La decouverture d'un probleme. Eight pages of computer printout (four leaves), 29cm x 21cm. Dated 15.vi.1968. In "unbound papers" files, under "B".

BRANCH, W. S. Black Book "SCPF No 42 / BCPS Section B" with inset title "W. S. Branch / Replica of P [Permanent?] Collection". 17 problems (1-8, 11-19) contributed by the composer; pages 9-10 missing. Some later pages damaged by damp, but no problem rendered illegible. 1917, apparently homogeneous.

BRIDGEWATER, R. H. Personal collection. Maroon binder 26cm x 24cm containing approximately 80 unnumbered leaves, two diagrams to a leaf.

BRIDPORT, J. B. of. Black Book "SCPF 6 / BCPS Section A" with inset title "J.B. of Bridport / 1-75". 75 problems nominally supplied by B. Fison but actually copied from "Chess Problems of J. B. of Bridport", 1865.

BRITISH CHESS COMPANY. Four chess puzzles taken from games and apparently used as advertising material, with solutions in the hand of T. R. Dawson. Undated. In "unbound papers" files, under "B".

BUNTING, J. The double shut-off key. Text of a lecture to the Society, 28.i.1955. 12 leaves 20cm x 13cm, plus 13 diagrams (1-12 and 12A) . In lecture files, under "B".

BURBACH, J. J. Some of my problems. 50 problems published 1943-60, with comments. Brown spiral-bound notebook, 21cm x 15cm. Offered to C. E. Kemp, 1960.

BUTLER, H. W. Two-move chess problems collected from the principal chess journals and columns of the United Kingdom, 1880. Manuscript collection of 350 problems, with some solvers' comments but without solutions. Untitled notebook with worn black binding, 20cm x 17cm.

---- Black Book "SCPF No 41 / BCPS B" with inset title "H.W. Butler / Replica of F.y. [Fraternity] Collection". 53 problems contributed by the composer (assuming the text to be in his handwriting) and others. 1917, apparently homogeneous.

---- Photocopy of article in Chess by K. Gunnell, 1990, also letters form K. Gunnell to G. P. Jelliss, 9.viii.1988, and back, 11.viii.1988, including information on Butler's places of residence, and a copy of a chess problem on a medallion formerly in his possession. Five sheets in all, 29cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "B".

---- Photocopies of notebooks for 1879 (one sheet) and 1881 (fourteen sheets). In "unbound papers" files, under "B". Presented by C. P. Ravilious.

BYAS, W. Personal collection in two cuttings books 21cm x 17cm (dark blue) and 20cm x 16cm (reddish-brown). Formerly in the possession of N. A. Macleod; donated by Mrs Macleod.

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CAMPBELL, J. G. An envelope of miscellaneous papers currently being worked on (7.vii.2000), containing inter alia a copy of the relevant pages from the book reviewed in the 1912 BCM (pp 229-230) and a translation thereof by C. J. Feather. To be recatalogued when stable.

CHAMPION, C. M. The two-move chess problem from its earliest inception to the formation of the 'Good Companion' Club. Maroon binder 27cm x 20cm with "University Loose Leaf Book No 660" on the cover, containing approximately 50 leaves of typescript with diagrams. The manuscript is anonymous but is attributed to Champion on the basis of his articles in "The Problemist" in 1969.

---- The two-move chess problems of A. F. Mackenzie (anonymous olive-green ring binder, was C10). Typescript essay comprising title page, two-page preface, contents list, and pages 1-64 and i-xiii. 25cm x 22cm.

CHANDLER, G. W. Personal collection. Notebook 24cm x 19cm with dark red spine containing published problems up to 139 (21.xii.1979) with comments.

---- Scrapbook 24cm x 19cm with dark red spine entitled "Prize problems and tourney awards" containing cuttings and manuscript copies, apparently mainly from the period 1906-1912 but with some earlier items.

---- Black Book apparently containing draft settings, not collated with published work; also sundry loose diagrams, letters, etc, not examined in detail.

---- Depth and beauty. Text of a lecture to the Society, 31.x.1952. Thread-bound manuscript of ten leaves, 33cm x 21cm, including 12 diagrams. In lecture files, under "Chandler".

---- The work of Johan Scheel. Text of a lecture to the Society, 17.xii.1948. Tape-bound manuscript of eight leaves plus cover, 27cm x 22cm, including 18 diagrams. Slightly damaged by damp. Stored with lecture files.

---- The work of Karel Traxler. Text of a lecture to the Society, 27.iii.1953. Stapled manuscript of eight leaves with sellotape strengthening on spine, 33cm x 21cm, including 12 diagrams. In lecture files, under "Chandler".

---- The work of Max Feigl. Text of a lecture to the Society, 1.i.1954. Thread bound manuscript of six leaves, 33cm x 21cm, including 12 diagrams. In lecture files, under "Chandler".

---- The work of Joel Fridlizius. Text of a lecture to the Society, 28.xi.1954. Stapled manuscript of six leaves, 33cm x 21cm, including 10 diagrams. In lecture files, under "Chandler".

---- The work of Vaclav Cisar. Text of a lecture to the Society, 26.x.1956. Thread bound manuscript of eight leaves, 33cm x 21cm, including 12 diagrams. In lecture files, under "Chandler".

---- Untitled introductory lecture for schools, undated but apparently prepared in 1958, plus three letters relating thereto. Ten sheets 24cm x 19cm plus four diagrams (separate copy of diagram 1 missing) . In lecture files, under "Chandler".

---- with Warton, J. Retreat according to plan. Text of a lecture to the Society, 30.iii.1962. 7 leaves 18cm x 12cm, 14 diagrams. In lecture files, under "Chandler".

---- see also Andrade, B. J. da C.; also Scheel, J.

CHAROSH, M. Letter to C. E. Kemp, 21.vi.1972, discussing a helpmate problem and a rook-interchange retro. In "unbound papers" files, under "C".

CHICCO, A. Letter to R. C. McWilliam and C. A. H. Russ, 22.v.1982, relating to problem 163 in "Miniature chess problems from many countries". In the photograph album, backing the photograph to which it refers (a photograph of a painting showing a young lady in front of a board holding wKe7, Qc3, Sf3, bKd5).

CHINESE CHESS. Photocopy of Chapter 19 (pages 139-150, Chinese Chess - "Hsiang Chi" or "Choke Choo-Hong-Chi") of an unidentified book, also an enlarged copy of Fig. 12 annotated to show the opening array with both "classic" and "modern" ideograms. Eight leaves of various sizes, undated. In "unbound papers" files, under "C". See also "Hosking, A. L." in the "Books" section.

CITERONI, L. C. Ottavio Stocchi - a genius of the chess problem. Text of a lecture to the Society, 28.ii.1964. Five leaves 35cm x 22cm, including 28 diagrams. In lecture files, under "C".

---- Where traditional and modern meet - the problems of A. Ellerman. Text of a lecture to the Society, 29.iv.1966. Stapled typescript of six leaves with protective covers, 33cm x 21cm, with stapled set of 20 diagrams in an envelope stapled within it. In lecture files, under "C".

CITY CHESS CLUB, BRISBANE. Christmas card, 1920, featuring a two-mover by A. Mosely. In "unbound papers" files, under "C".

CLARK, C. H. D. Classification and canons for the anticipatory unpin theme. Text of a lecture to the Society, 29.i.1954. Typescript of ten leaves plus front sheet, 26cm x 21cm, including 20 diagrams. In lecture files, under "C".

CROSS, W. One-page letter to C. E. Kemp, 4.viii.1967, regarding "Maximum Tables". In "unbound papers" files, under "C".

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DANIEL, A. W. Endings. Text of a lecture, catalogued by K. Whyld as "BCPS?" but perhaps more probably written for a chess club, with examples both composed and from play. 18 leaves approx. 21cm x 16cm, photocopied (100:93 reduction) from the original manuscript. Undated, but there is an opening reference to "a chess experience of 30-odd years". Presented by K. Whyld. In lecture files, under "D".

---- The work of A. C. Challenger. Text of a lecture to the Society, 30.i.1953. Manuscript of three leaves, 33cm x 21cm, in the handwriting of G. W. Chandler, including ten diagrams. The manuscript has become separated into two sections (two leaves and one) but the text appears complete. In lecture files, under "D".

DAWSON, T. R. Black Book "BCPS Section B / 133" with inset title "T. R. Dawson, M.Sc. / Direct Mate 3'ers". 75 problems contributed by the composer, with an introduction; all in the composer's handwriting apart from later comments by J. A. Lewis and another. 1918.

---- Black Book "BCPS" with inset title "T. R. Dawson / Seventy-five Retros / 1928". 75 problems, with an introduction and comments; all in the composer's handwriting. 1928.

---- Collection of published problems: fairies (11 volumes), direct mates (two volumes), endgames, selfmates, and miscellaneous (one volume), joint compositions (one volume), thematic index (one volume), plus envelope "TRD / Published / Ready to copy" containing seven problems some of which are apparently unsound. 16 dark red binders 14cm x 22cm. Undated.

---- Index to TRD fairy problems. An apparently comprehensive index covering published and unpublished problems up to number 5289, with a serial list at the back. Untitled black notebook, 20cm x 12cm. Undated.

---- Multiple echoes from fairyland. 100 problems each featuring three or more echoes. 100 problems, with an introduction and numerical summary; all in the composer's handwriting. Untitled black notebook, 16cm x 10cm. 1933.

---- Original puzzles. 104 mathematical, word, and other puzzles, plus titles of 53 more. Untitled black notebook with brown binding, 23cm x 18cm. Undated, but some material is as late as 1937.

---- Theme analysis. Notes on various chess themes, also pentominoes. Untitled notebook with black binding, 23cm x 18cm. Undated.

---- The chronicles of a club room (two volumes). 33 essays in the style of "Caissa's Fairy Tales", plus some loose papers. Two untitled notebooks with brown binding, 23cm x 18cm. Undated. Presented by the author.

---- The TRD book (two volumes): "a vanity-gift to myself". 41 essays in the style of "Caissa's Fairy Tales. A pencilled note, not in the composer's handwriting, describes Volume I as a revision of "Chronicles of Chess Club Vol I" (sic). Two untitled black notebooks, 23cm x 18cm. Undated.

---- The TRD book. Copies of various essays and papers; not examined in detail. Untitled black notebook with brown binding. Undated.

---- Untitled set of loose photocopies of pages 1-19, 24, 83-4, 114-5, 211, 228-231, 317-8, 338, 414, 498-500, 502 of what appears to be a "fair copy" personal collection different in form although not necessarily in substance from those known to the Society. (It may be the manuscript now in the Cleveland collection as "10397341 GV 1451.2 b.38"; the size certainly matches, but I am not sure what view to take of "diagrams made with coloured pencils". See letter listed under "Pantazis". The photocopies have not yet been collated in detail with the collection held in the Library and listed above, but the few problems that have been checked match.) In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- Fairy chess. Three sheets 26cm x 20cm, apparently a draft for an article, lightly annotated by C. E. Kemp. Undated but with examples to vi.1925. In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- The generalisation of retro-analysis. Text of an article annotated "Chemnitzer Tageblatt 1926?" in the handwriting of C. E. Kemp. 7 sheets 26cm x 21cm (one cut down). In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- Glossary of chess force. An undated survey comprising nine sheets 26cm x 20cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "D". An odd sheet entitled "III. Non-reversible moves: "Hoppers" whose companion pages appear to have been lost has been bagged here for convenience.

---- Ideas. Notes for a lecture to the Society, 7.iv.1925. Dark grey stapled notebook, 25cm x 19cm. Stored with lecture files.

---- March hares. Notes for a lecture to the Society, 26.iii.1926. Dark grey stapled notebook, 25cm x 19cm. Stored with lecture files.

---- The n-fold Nowotny. An essay on generalized Novotnies. Nine numbered leaves 26cm x 20cm, plus three unnumbered leaves of the same size which may merely represent working notes. In "unbound papers" file, under "D". The whole was slightly disordered when examined for cataloguing, and it is possible that two or more different items have become confused.

---- The infinite Nowotny. Manuscript of a problem in the "Chess Amateur", vii.1927. In "unbound papers" file, under "D".

---- Outline of e. p. key theory. Diagrams for a lecture or article, 1924. Dark grey stapled notebook, 25cm x 19cm. Stored with lecture files.

---- Simple 2-move themes in fairyland. Notes for a lecture to the Society, 17.xii.1926. Dark grey stapled notebook, 25cm x 19cm. Stored with lecture files.

---- Theme modes. Notes for a lecture to the Society, 21.xii.1928. Dark grey stapled notebook, 25cm x 19cm. Stored with lecture files.

---- TRD families. A survey of problems showing similar themes. Five sheets, 26cm x 20cm. Undated, but annotated "Date - early 1930's?" by C. E. Kemp. In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- Twice dead. An incomplete note on double-stalemate problems, containing items 3052-68 from an unidentified magazine or collection. Undated, but a reference to "the late" C. M. Fox places it as not earlier than 1935. Five sheets 26cm x 20cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- The unit of the night-rider's two-move domain, 60x60 (one sheet 60cm x 41cm folded into eight, "Nightrider 2 move locus" on outside as folded, also photocopy on two sheets 26cm x 36cm). Diagram showing squares reachable from the corner of the board in one or two moves, together with squares reachable in two or three moves on a general lattice. Undated. In "Unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- What's in a move? Text of a lecture to the Society, 25.i.1935 (text dated "24-25/12/34", date of delivery taken from "The Problemist"). 16 sheets 26cm x 20cm plus 36 diagrams. In "lecture" files, under "D".

---- Photocopies of letters to W. Pauly, 22.viii.1920 (8pp), 13.iii.1921 (6pp with a clipped insert in another hand giving a position in three dimensions using an "Einhorn"), and 28.xi.1928 (5pp). In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- Extract from a letter to C. E. Kemp, 12.ii.1930, annotated by the latter "Some views on anticipations & on composing 2-ers". Two sheets, 26cm x 20cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- "TRD on giving up 'Problemist' etc 20 May 1931" (three-page extract from a letter, annotated in the handwriting of C. E. Kemp and presumably written to him). In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- Extract from a letter to C. E. Kemp, undated but presumably written late in 1943, inviting him to give the lecture subsequently entitled "Home bases" (q.v.) and enclosing some possible examples for it. Three sheets 27cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- Extract from a letter to C. E. Kemp, 28.xii.1943, annotated by the latter "Some historical notes on helpplay games and helpmates". Two sheets, 26cm x 20cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- Four letters to S. Collings, 12.vii.1943 (9pp, 27cm x 21cm), 26.vi.1943 (5pp, 27cm x 21cm), 28.vi.1944 (3pp, 26cm x 16cm), 11.vii.1945 (4pp, 27cm x 21cm), discussing various mathematical problems. In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- Dedication helpmate problems by K. Ebersz and N. Kovacs, 1921, subsequently published in the Chess Amateur. Two sheets 21cm x 17cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- Contribution to B. G. Laws's lecture "Stepping stones from solving to composing" (q.v.).

---- See also Alvey, G. C.; Lewis, J. A.

DICKINS, A. S. M. The chess problem ideas of A. S. M. Dickins. Red scrapbook containing 56 original problems, plus cuttings, dedication problems, and miscellanea. 25cm x 20cm.

---- Papers distributed at a meeting held to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the birth of T. R. Dawson, 1979: announcement of quick composing tourney (one sheet 29cm x 21cm with a handwritten annotation regarding the winner), photocopy of Generalized Nowotny material (the "Infinite Nowotny" paper catalogued under "Dawson" and two pages from the Chess Amateur), and the programme of the event with a map (one sheet 21cm x 26cm). In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- The sower sows on fruitful ground. A survey of the "Vielvater" task up to late 1975. One folded leaf 21cm x 15cm dated 15.xii.1975 (a quotation in the text of material published in "The Problemist" for i=iii.1976 was presumably advance information). In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

---- Correspondence with C. Vaughan, 1974, regarding "Dittmann's tourney" in "Die Schwalbe". Various papers and diagrams, 13 sheets in all. In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

DRIVER, J. E. Prize winning chess problems. Author's typescript of the book subsequently published by G. P. Jelliss. Undated. In box files, under "D".

DUDENEY, H. E. Photocopies of obituaries in the British Chess Magazine. Three sheets, 29cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

DUMONT, J. C. Note relating to the origin of Echecs Marseillaise. One page, 21cm x 15cm. Undated. In "unbound papers" files, under "D".

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EATON, V. L. Aspects of the Brede theme. Text of a lecture to the Society, 29.xi.1934. Nine pages of typescript, plus 30 diagrams. Typescript 27cm x 22cm, diagrams 20cm x 13cm. In lecture files, under "E".

EBERSZ, K. see Dawson, T. R.

ELLISON, W. D. Explanatory notes on the Kipping archive. One sheet 29cm x 21cm dated iii.1996 describing work done on the archive. Two copies, one stored with the archive and one in the "unbound papers" files under "E".

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FEATHER, C. J. "Why?", not "what?". English text of an article on two-move helpmates published in "Thema Danicum", x.1992 and i.1993. Six sheets of laser script, 29cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "F".

FENNER, A. J. Personal papers. Five files, one notebook with cover, one notebook without cover, one set of stapled photocopies, two batches of odd papers in clips. Not yet investigated in detail.

FISON, B. Black Book "SCPF No 32 / BCPS Section B" with inset title "B. Fison / Replica of F.y. [Fraternity] Collection". 23 problems contributed by the composer and others, with notes by G. Heathcote and F. W. Wynne (at front) and V. Rush (at rear). 1917 with later additions.

FLETCHER, L. E. Personal collection. Buff notebook 18cm x 11cm with five problems in manuscript, plus loose cuttings, letters, etc.

FORD, J. P. Greeting card to C. E. Kemp, undated, featuring a crossword. In "unbound papers" files, under "F".

FORSTER, R. Frankfurt chess. Carbon copy of the rules of this game, taken from "Feenschach", i.1959. In "unbound papers" files, under "F".

FOX, C. M. Seventy seven helpmates. 77 problems compiled and edited by T. R. Dawson, with an introduction and comments; all in Dawson's handwriting. Untitled black notebook, 16cm x 10cm. 1941.

---- Falmouth's relations with the United States. Extract from the "Western Independent", 28.iii.1937, describing members of the Fox family who served as American Consuls at Falmouth, 1792-1908. The last of these was C. M. Fox's father. In "unbound papers" files, under "F".

FRANCEY, J. Personal collection. Two items: dark grey-green notebook with black spine, 22cm x 18cm, and black ring binder, 19cm x 15cm. See also the item below.

---- 44 chess problems. Personal cuttings book, much disintegrated and bagged for security. In "unbound papers" files, under "F". (Not so at 25.vii.1996; held elsewhere?)

FRANKENSTEIN, E. N. Black Book "SCPF No 11 / BCPS Section A" with inset title "E.N. Frankenstein / B. / D. / Book No 1". 75 problems contributed by G. V. Butler, E. Wallis, and others. 1918, perhaps with later additions.

---- Black Book "BCPS Section A" with inset title "E.N. Frankenstein / Book No 2". 58 problems contributed anonymously, the last 31 without stipulations. Undated.

FRINK, O. Photocopy of obituary from the New York Times, 17.iii.1988. One sheet 28cm x 22cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "F".

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GAIGE, J. British chess personalia. A biobibliography listing basic information (birth and death dates, titles) of British chess personalities, with sources. 116 leaves 29cm x 21cm loosely bound by rings. February 1989. In box files under "G". A copy of the last previous revision (October 1988) has also been kept in case any page of the later revision proves to be defective.

---- British FIDE and ICCF titleholders. Five leaves 29cm x 21cm. February 1989. In box files under "G".

---- British Fide-rated players (four indexes, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, clipped together for convenience). Five leaves 29cm x 21cm. July 1988. In box files under "G".

---- Index of obituaries in the British Chess Magazine 1881-1988. 32pp, 21cm x 15cm, stapled. January 1989. In box files under "G".

---- FIDE-titled composers, etc. 16pp, 21cm x 15cm, folded. December 1988. This is not as up-to-date as the current version of Harkola's "Problem chess lists" (q.v.) but contains more biographical information. In box files under "G".

---- Problemist obituary index. 15pp, 21cm x 15cm, folded. April 1989. In box files under "G".

---- For convenience, G. P. Jelliss's index to obituaries in "Problemist Fairy Supplement" and "Fairy Chess Review" has been stored with the Gaige material.

GEARY, W. Black Book "SCPF No 46 / BCPS Section B" with inset title "W. Geary / 76 to 150 / Book No 2". 71 problems (76-90, 93-131, 134-50) contributed by the composer; diagrams 91-2, 132-3 present but blank. 1918, apparently homogeneous.

---- Black Book "SCPF No 47 / Section B" with inset title "W. Geary / 151 to 225 / Book No 3". 70 problems (151-61, 163-80, 182-3, 185-91, 193-224) contributed by the composer; diagrams 162, 181, 184, 192, 225 present but blank. 1918, apparently homogeneous.

---- Black Book "SCPF No 49 / BCPS Section B" with inset title "W. Geary / 301-375 / Book No 5". 72 problems (301-10, 312-24, 326, 328-75) contributed by the composer; diagrams 311, 325, 327 present but blank. 1918, apparently homogeneous.

---- Black Book "SCPF No 50 / BCPS Section B" with inset title "W. Geary / 375-450 / Book No 6". 69 problems (376-84, 386-419, 421-446) contributed by the composer; diagrams 385, 420, 447-50 present but blank. 1918, apparently homogeneous.

---- Black Book "SCPF No 104 / BCPS Section B" with inset title "75 Miniatures by W. Geary / Book No 1". 74 problems compiled by E. Wallis; diagram 75 present but blank. 1918.

GIBBINS, N. M. Black Book "SCPF No 38 / BCPS Secti-- B" with inset title "N.-- / Gib--ns / Rep

----" (rest illegible). Seriously damaged by damp. That which remains comprises 65 problems (1-52, 54-62, 64-7, early numbers being inferred by counting back) but not all are legible; pages 53, 63, 68 are blank, and pages above 68 are lost. Date lost.

GLEAVE, W. Black Book "SCPF No 12 / BCPS Section A" with inset title "W. Gleave / B. 15th Feb 1867 / D. 15th Sep 190-" (rest illegible). Seriously damaged by damp. That which remains comprises 54 problems compiled by G. V. Butler and E. Wallis, but not all are legible. Date lost.

---- Black Book "SCPF 26 / BCPS Section A" with inset title "Walter Gleave / B. / D. / 2nd Book". 44 problems (76-119) contributed by E. Wallis and others unknown. 1918, perhaps with later additions.

GOLDSTEIN, A. Selected chess problems 1930-62. 86 problems with comments. Brown bound volume 26cm x 20cm. 1962.

---- The mixed removal of the multiple control. Text of a lecture to the Society, xi.1965. Stapled carbon copy typescript of three leaves 33cm x 21cm, plus 11 diagrams. In lecture files, under "G".

---- Your own and other composers' problems. Text of a lecture to the Society, 29.iv.1960. Typescript of eight leaves 33cm x 21cm with covering letter, including 31 diagrams. In lecture files, under "G".

GOODERSON, A. R. Black queen play in the two-mover. Summary and text of a lecture given to the Society, 28.xi.1958. Manuscript of three plus ten leaves (three leaves summary, ten leaves full text) 21cm x 17cm, plus 22 diagrams. In lecture files, under "G".

GOULTY, A. F. Confessions of a swindler. Text of a lecture to the Society, 23.iii.1956. Typescript of four leaves, 33cm x 21cm, plus 26 diagrams. In lecture files, under "G".

le GRAND, H. Chessproblems and computer (was G10). Translation of an article published in the 1974 Jaarboek of the Dutch Problem Society and describing the then state of the art, with a pencilled note by B. P. Barnes explaining why the problemists lost a game against the machine. 9pp, 30cm x 21cm. 1974.

---- and le Grand, P. Letter to C. E. Kemp, 7.i.1957, regarding the action of the imitator during castling. One sheet, 29cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "G".

GREEN, G. S. Miscellaneous personal material: a cutting from an Indian newspaper, four problems in manuscript and repeated in typescript, correspondence with V. Wilson regarding MOE, biographical notes by G. W. Chandler. In "unbound papers" files, under "G".

GRIMSHAW, W. Black Book "SCPF No 8 / BCPS Section A" with inset title "W. Grimshaw / B. 12 Mch 1832 / D. 27 Dec 1890". 49 problems contributed by G. V. Butler and others. 1918, perhaps with later additions.

---- Inquest report taken from the Whitby Times, 2.i.1891. In "unbound papers" files, under "G".

GUNNELL, K. see Butler, H. W.

GUTTMAN, N. Christmas card to C. E. Kemp, 1958, featuring a two-mover. Formerly in "unbound papers" files under "G", now in photo albums.

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HAMILTON, T. Personal cuttings book compiled c. 1918, apparently the first volume of two. 25cm x 19cm, 31pp, brown spine. Presented by K. Whyld.

HARLEY, B. The problems of Brian Harley (two volumes, were H1b/c). 410 problems, mostly direct mates in two or three moves. Two green loose-leaf binders, 19cm x 13cm. Undated.

HART, T. G. Black Book "SCPF No 125 / BCPS Section B" with inset title "T. G. Hart". 39 problems compiled by the composer. 1918.

HEALEY, P. E. Black Book "BCPS Section B / 161" with inset title "P. E. Healey / 1-75 / Book No 1". 73 problems (3-75) contributed by the composer and recorded in two different hands, the later of which may be the composer's own; pages 1-2 missing. 1918.

HERSOM. D. H. Personal collection. Exercise book 20cm x 16cm, stapled, reddish-brown cover now detached, some loose cuttings enclosed.

---- Two envelopes of miscellaneous personalia not yet investigated in detail.

HOLLADAY, E. The two-movers of Charles W. Sheppard. Text of a lecture to the Society, 29.xi.1963. Stapled typescript of three leaves, 28cm x 22cm, plus 18 diagrams. In lecture files, under "H".

---- The work of Otto Wurzburg. Text of a lecture to the Society, 3.iv.1959. Typescript of two leaves stapled together plus supplementary leaf, all 28cm x 21cm, plus 28 diagrams. In lecture files, under "H".

HOSEY DAVIS, H. Fragile scrapbook containing 113 problems, with ten more awaiting insertion. Red and white scrapbook 19cm x 11cm, with cartoon on cover featuring firemen carrying oblivious chess players from burning building. Undated.

HOWARD, K. S. Thematic chess problems. Two ring binders.

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JAGO, M. E. M. The artifices of promotion and the antics of promoted men. Notes for a lecture to the Society, 28.x.1955. Two leaves of manuscript, 32cm x 20cm, plus stapled set of 29 diagrams, plus a second set of diagrams in another hand (three missing) . In lecture files, under "J".

JELLISS, G. P. Knight's tours and other chessic paths. Proof copy (inscribed "copy 7 / J.D.B.") of a chronological bibliography. Typescript 30cm x 21cm, 31pp. On loan from J. D. Beasley; for reference only. In "unbound papers" files, under "J".

---- Notes on certain Sussex chess personalia. Manuscript notes on a photocopy of part of a letter from J. Gaige. One sheet, 29cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "J".

---- List of obituaries in PFCS [Problemist Fairy Supplement] / Fairy Chess Review. One sheet 29cm x 21cm. Stored with the Gaige material (in box files under "G").

---- Correspondence with C. A. H. Russ, 7.v.1986 (photocopy) and 18.v.1986, regarding the purpose of the archive. Two sheets, 21cm x 15cm and 20cm x 15cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "J".

---- Correspondence with P. Watson, 1988, and B. J. Denman, 1990, regarding the history of chess in Sussex. Eight letters, various sizes. In "unbound papers" files, under "J".

---- Greeting card from BCPS members, 21.iii.1987, featuring the signatures of many contemporary problemists. Formerly in "unbound papers" files under "J", now in photo albums.

---- See also "Fairy Chess Review - copyright" in section "Miscellanea".

JONES, K. R. Correspondence with C. A. H. Russ and J. D. Beasley relating to a Chess Problem Letter Society run by G. W. Chandler in 1916. Ten leaves of varying size, including some photocopies. In "unbound papers" files, under "J". There is also a reference to the two postcards catalogued under "Marble".

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KADOWAKI, Y. Letter to R. C. McWilliam, 11.v.1988, referring among other things to two books of shogi and xiang qi problems which are presumably among the books bequeathed by him. See "Shogi" and "Xiang Qi" in the "Books" section. In "unbound papers" file, under "K".

---- How to read tsume-shogi problem book. Notes relating to at least one of the books listed under "Shogi" in the "books" section. Seven leaves 29cm x 21cm, undated. In "unbound papers" files, under "K". Readers completely unfamiliar with the game may find "Four great games" by A. L. Hosking useful as preliminary reading.

---- Letter to R. C. McWilliam, 17.v.1988, containing three shogi problems. One leaf 27cm x 18cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "K".

KARDOS, T. Letters to C. Vaughan, 18.ii.1975 and 8.iv.1975, containing an apparently unpublished article on retraction problems (17 diagrams) offered for "The Problemist". Two leaves 30cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "K".

KEEBLE, J. H. Books containing chess problems printed in England, in John Keeble's chess library. Photocopy supplied by Cleveland of a notebook (Cleveland reference W 789.02M R1k) listing all the chess books printed in Great Britain that were in Keeble's library on 28 January 1911. 17 leaves 29cm x 21 cm comprising photocopies of the cover and 16 openings (A-C, E-H, K-M, P, R-T, V-W) from a twenty-four-opening index book with tabs A-H, J-W, Y-Z, together with a letter from Cleveland (one leaf 29cm x 21cm) confirming that the eight remaining openings (D, J, N, O, Q, U, Y, Z) are blank. In "unbound papers" files, under "K".

KEMP, C. E. Chess 3D & 4D. Various explorations in three- and four-dimensional chess. Brown notebook 26cm x 20cm, stapled. Dated "26 July 70", but including some later material.

---- Chess unlimited. Notes for a lecture to "R. U." (Reading University?) Mathematical Society, 14.ii.1961. 7pp, 20cm x 16cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "K".

---- Half-a-dozen grasshoppers. Text of a lecture to the Society, 27.iv.1934 (text dated "Jan 1,2,3 1934"). Buff thread-bound notebook, 25cm x 20cm, with six loose sets of diagrams and three sheets of working diagrams. In lecture files, under "K".

---- Home bases - a helpmate feature. Abstract of a lecture to the Society, 15.i.1944. Loose carbon-copy typescript with annotations, 3pp, 26cm x 20cm, also a page of notes. In lecture files, under "K".

---- Royal nightriders. Text of a lecture to the Piran meeting, 1958. Three sheets 25cm x 20cm, plus two copies of a sheet of diagrams. In "unbound papers" files, under "K".

---- Untitled mathematical notes regarding problems 160 in "Caissa's wild roses in clusters" and 2437 in "Fairy chess review". 4 sheets, various sizes. In "unbound papers" files, under "K".

---- Untitled papers detailing nightrider moves on a cylinder and giving some problems. 8pp, 23cm x 18cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "K".

---- Carbon copy of page 2 of a letter discussing a problem by Ellerman. In "unbound papers" files, under "K".

---- Folder containing various cuttings from the British Chess Magazine, 1933: "Theme modes" by T. R. Dawson, "A line-opening theme" by N. Easter, "Multiple one-square self-blocks" by J. A. J. Smith, and a notice for the Evening News solving tourney (q.v.). Buff folder 29cm x 24cm.

---- see also Midgley, T.

KING-FARLOW, C. P. Retrograde analysis in helpmates. Text of a lecture to the Society, 27.x.1967. Stapled typescript of eight leaves, 33cm x 2cm, plus 13 diagrams. In lecture files, under "K".

---- see also Asbury-Smith, P. C. (two items).

KINGS, P. R. Letter to "John" (J. D. Beasley) relating to a chess problem club in Bristol, circa 1930. One sheet 18cm x 14cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "K".

KIPPING, C. S. Personal files. 62 binders with red or black spines, typically 23cm x 16cm (two larger, one smaller). Largely unexamined in detail, but see "Ellison, W. D."

---- 17 notebooks received from the family of F. Grant and believed to contain further Kipping problems in manuscript. Not investigated in detail.

KOTESOVEC, V. The endgame of king and two general leapers against king. English translation by "JDB" (J. D. Beasley) of the table published in "Pat a mat" 19, April 1994, giving the general result of all endings with king and two leapers against king on all boards from 4x4 up to 8x8 inclusive. One sheet 29cm x 21cm. For the original text, see the relevant issue of "Pat a mat" . In "unbound papers" files, under "K".

---- see also Azemard, L.

KOVACS, N. see Dawson, T. R.

KUSKOP, F. A. L. Manuscript of a three-move problem. Undated. In "unbound papers" files, under "miscellaneous problems" ("W-Z" file, last section).

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LANE, H. F. W. Personal collection of 110 problems with comments and cuttings. Untitled black scrapbook 23cm x 19cm. Undated.

LAWS, B. G. Chess problem solos. Text of a paper read before the Society, 20.ii.1925. 28pp, 26cm x 20cm, with integral diagrams, plus second copy of the diagrams (37pp, 21cm x 13cm, number 21 missing). The main text has some annotations in another hand, one of which is initialled "CHB". In lecture files, under "L".

---- Construction notes. Notes for a lecture to the Society, 22.iii.1929. One page of notes, 32 diagrams lightly annotated; also a second set of the diagrams in a pad entitled "Illustrations / Construction Notes / 22.3.29", and two pages of notes apparently made during the lecture's gestation. All on paper 20cm x 14cm. In lecture files, under "L".

---- Discoveries contrasted with inventions. Notes for a lecture to the Society, 27.ii.1931. One page of introductory text with pencilled notes, 30 diagrams (1-26 plus 9A, 11A, 16A, 23A). The text is neither signed nor titled and possesses only a pencilled date, but comparison with the abstract in "The Problemist" (v.1931, page 131) leaves little room for doubt. Text 26cm x 20cm, diagrams 20cm x 13cm. In lecture files, under "L".

---- Recollections 1877-1924. Bound manuscript of 43 leaves in grey cover 26cm x 22cm, a three-page letter from C. H. Brocklebank also being bound in. Introduction dated 20.ii.1924.

---- Stepping stones from solving to composing. Notes for a lecture to the Society, 27.i.1928. One page of notes 26cm x 20cm, plus 34 diagrams in twos and threes on paper 21cm x 17cm, plus six pages of additional material by Dawson with integral diagrams, 25cm x 20cm; plus a second copy of the diagrams. In lecture files, under "L".

---- Trials of a problem composer. Notes for a paper to the Society, 21.i.1927. Two pages of introductory text, 26 numbered diagrams, additional pack of 8 unnumbered diagrams. Text 26cm x 20cm, diagrams 20cm x 13cm. In lecture files, under "L".

LEATHEM, G. Postcards to Miss D. Dawson, 9.vii.1934 and 19.xii.1937, one showing a game-board given by James II to Samuel Pepys and the other three of the Lewis men. Formerly in "unbound papers" files under "L", now in photo albums.

LEWIS, J. A. Fairy and other chess problems of John A. Lewis, edited by T. R. Dawson. 190 problems, including a few derelicts for rescue. Untitled dark blue notebook with red binding, 17cm x 11cm. 1945. Presented by the editor on behalf of Mrs Lewis.

LEWIS, R. T. Letters to "John" (J. D. Beasley), 21.i.1994 and 19.iii.1994, regarding the identity of a cup photographed in the archive. Two sheets, 17cm x 13cm and 23cm x 18cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "L".

LINCOLN, R. A. Two-move miniatures with Black king in corner. Typescript of four leaves, 28cm x 22cm, containing the diagrams of a lecture to the Society, 26.viii.1994. In lecture files, under "L".

LINDNER, L. New progress on problem-solving programs. Typescript of 27 leaves, 29cm x 21cm, containing a lecture given to the symposium "Artificial intelligence and the game of chess", 1986. In "unbound papers" files, under "L".

---- Performance improvements in problem-solving programs since 1984. Typescript of 24 leaves (48 pp) with title page and blank endpaper, 29cm x 21cm, containing a lecture given to the 5th conference "Advances in computer chess", 1987. In "unbound papers" files, under "L".

---- see also Rose, F.

LING, J. F. Black correction. Text of a lecture to the Society, 29.xii.1967. Manuscript of fifteen leaves, 20cm x 13cm, plus 9 diagrams. In lecture files, under "L".

---- The conventions of chess problems. Text of a lecture to the Society, 27.xii.1957. Typescript of ten leaves, 25cm x 20cm, plus four diagrams. In lecture files, under "L".

---- An index of writings on chess problem theory. An index of the author's published writing, undated but including material to i.1966. One sheet 32cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "L".

LIPTON, M. The modern German two-mover. Text of a lecture to the Society, 30.xi.1956. Stapled typescript of five leaves, 25cm x 20cm, plus 22 diagrams. In lecture files, under "L".

LOMMER, H. M. (Isles bequest). Some personal papers, newspaper cuttings, and photographs belonging to or relating to H. M. Lommer, subsequently in the possession of E. Isles and now owned by J. Rety, have been lodged in the Library on loan with the agreement of Mrs Isles. They are available for reference and photocopies can be provided on the same basis as applies to other Library material, but any request to borrow will be subject not only to the Society's normal rules concerning the borrowing of irreplaceable material but also to the permission of the owner. They are stored in a box file labelled "Lommer papers (Ted Isles Bequest)" and comprise an indexed file of material mounted for convenient study, a photograph album, and an envelope of miscellaneous and duplicate material. A summary follows. Everything is in the main file unless otherwise stated.

---- Cuttings relating to Lommer's studies. These have been arranged in order of increasing White material, and cross-references to "1234 modern end-game studies" (Sutherland and Lommer, 1938) and "1357 end-game studies" (Lommer, 1975) have been added. Particularly noteworthy is a cutting which shows the celebrated study with 2R v Q (wKf5, Ra1/c1, bKf3, Qh4, win by 1 Ra3+ Ke2 2 Rb3+ Kd1 3 Rh2! Qd4 4 Ra1+) to have been published originally in the Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham Journal and Chatham Standard, 20 March 1946, and not in "National-Zeitung 1947" as stated by Lommer himself in "1357 end-game studies".

---- A cutting from "L'Echo des Echecs", xi.1935, containing a contribution to a discussion "Sur l'utilite du probleme" from a reader signing himself "Un joueur-compositeur".

---- A cutting of the article "The end-game today" by Lommer and Sutherland from "Chess Pie III".

---- Cuttings relating to simultaneous displays and other tournaments, including five games by Lommer.

---- Other cuttings relating to Lommer and to the Mandrake Club.

---- Cuttings relating to Mrs Lommer. An extract from a Latvian paper, although so far untranslated, is assumed to belong to this group and has been placed therewith.

---- Other cuttings retained by Lommer although not apparently relating to him.

---- A study by V. A. Korolkov in the author's typescript, plus an analysis by A. Cheron.

---- Studies by H. Rinck and V. Vukovic in the composers' manuscript.

---- Studies by K. A. L. Kubbel, apparently in the composer's manuscript, and by H. Mattison (manuscript unknown).

---- Two studies by H. F. Blandford, one in the manuscript of T. R. Dawson and one in that of R. K. Guy.

---- A set of eight problems by various composers, clipped to an address torn from a letter dated 13.v.1955 and apparently in the manuscript of B. J. da C. Andrade.

---- A set of eight diagrams showing a solution to the "knight's tour" problem.

---- Two manuscript game scores.

---- Letters from A. O. Herbstmann, W. F. von Holzhausen, M. Neumann, and D. Przepiorka, apparently relating to the compilation of "1234 modern end-game studies".

---- Letters from "Chess" relating to editorial matters and from Swansea Chess Club relating to a simultaneous display.

---- Postcards from A. Cheron, A. Fuderer, "Papa" (two cards, one with a message reading "Kind regards Lasker"), D. Przepiorka, H. Rinck, J. Sehwers, the English team at the Moscow Olympiad of 1956, and some of the participants at the Ostend tournament of 1956. In the photograph album.

---- A photograph of a group holding a flag inscribed "Latvijas Jaunatnes S---anais Krusts" (third word not clear). The name "Valija Sim---s" (second name not clear) is prominent among the signatures on the back. In the photograph album.

---- A photograph and a pen-and-ink drawing of the Lommer family crest. The drawing is signed "G. Lommer 31" and is backed by a letter, partially obliterated, signed "Gustav". In the photograph album.

---- A photograph inscribed "Above Trieste August 1958 / Roycroft, Harold, Dr Grzeban". In the photograph album.

---- Nine photographs showing various people, not all identified. In the photograph album.

---- Photographs from a Swiss newspaper, 3.v.1924, on the occasion of Lommer's victory in the Swiss championship. In the main file.

---- Photographs showing an event at Geneva, 6-15.vii.1936, with notes in German; the handwriting matches one of the postcards signed "Papa". In the main file.

---- A photograph taken at a simultaneous display, matching that in one of the press cuttings, with "Kent Messenger" on the back and an inscription from A. C. Holliday. In the main file.

---- A page of photographs from an unidentified magazine, c. 1954. In the main file.

---- An envelope containing routine personal documents not mounted for display (school certificate, references and letters from employers, national insurance and medical cards) and duplicates of cuttings and other material.

---- Letters from and to J. Rety, 30.ix.1997 and 5.x.1997, agreeing the conditions under which the material is lent.

LOYD, S. A copy of "Chess Strategy", 1878, given by A. C. White to P. H. Williams and copiously annotated, apparently by White, with details of original publication, pseudonyms, etc. Presented by Mrs Williams.

LYTTON, C. C. (formerly C. C. L. Sells). Descriptive chess problems. Author's typescript of the book subsequently published by G. P. Jelliss. 43 sheets of typescript and diagrams, typically 33cm x 22cm. Undated. In box files, under "L".

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MACKENZIE, A. F. Black Book "BCPS Section A" with inset title "A.F. Mackenzie / B. 6th Oct 1861 / D. 23rd June 1905 / 76-150". Eleven problems (78-88) contributed anonymously. 1918, apparently homogeneous.

MACLEOD, D. A. and N. A. New Year card, 1990, featuring a two-mover and a chessic drawing by Tenniel. Formerly in "unbound papers" files under "M", now in photo albums.

MACLEOD, N. A. Photocopies of pages 152-5 from a book "British Chess" containing a short autobiography. In "unbound papers" files, under "M". This item might be considered for withdrawal should a copy of the complete book become available.

---- Personal papers. Not yet investigated in detail.

---- see also Macleod, D. A.

MANSFIELD, C. Black Book "BCPS / B62" with inset title "Comins Mansfield 1-75". 47 problems, mostly in the handwriting of the composer, with comments by Albrecht and others. 1919, with later comment.

MARBLE, M. Two picture postcards to G. W. Chandler, one postmarked "1914", showing views of Worcester, Mass. In photo albums.

MARKWICK, F. W. Black Book "SCPF 40 / BCPS B" with inset title "F.W. Markwick / Replica of F'y. [Fraternity] Collection". 44 problems contributed by the author and others. 1917, apparently homogeneous.

---- Scrapbook "F. W. Markwick and other Essex problemists" containing 175 problems by Markwick and many by others, plus cuttings and miscellanea. Not fully examined. Dark red scrapbook 25cm x 20cm. Undated.

MATHIESON, J. Two-move chess puzzles. Red-and-black notebook 13cm x 10cm, 64pp, red spine, containing eleven problems.

MATTHEWS R. C. O. White second-move self-weakening in the three-mover. Slightly altered text of a lecture to the Society, 25.iii.1955. Typescript of twelve leaves 26cm x 20cm, including 14 diagrams. In lecture files, under "M".

MAUS, F. File of papers relating to variant chess games: Allthought chess, Bystander chess, Cavalry chess, Chessers, Chivalry chess, Coronation chess, Cylinder chess, Empire chess, Magic chess, Mighty men, New pawn chess, Sic 'em Europe, Thinktank chess; also miscellaneous papers, letters to T. R. Dawson, etc etc. Some of this material appeared in "The Chess Amateur", ii.1925, iv.1925, v.1925, vi.1925, ix.1927. In box files, under "M".

MCDOWELL, M. Letter to "George" (G. P. Jelliss), containing information about J. Francey. One sheet, 18cm x 13cm. The exercise book referred to in it is now in the Library (see "Francey" above). In "unbound papers" files, under "M".

MCINTYRE, D. G. The work of C. A. L. Bull. Defective text of a lecture to the Society, 27.xi.1959. That which remains comprises three loose leaves of carbon copy typescript 33cm x 21cm and one part leaf containing the bulk of the text (page 1 missing), a pile of 25 diagrams (several duplicated, one damaged), five manuscript leaves 25cm x 16cm of solutions, and a two-page covering letter. In lecture files, under "M".

MCWILLIAM, R. C. Letter to G. P. Jelliss, 13.iii.1987, describing various items held. Two sheets 20cm x 16cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "M".

---- Letter to G. P. Jelliss, 2.vii.1988, containing information about A. Lulman. One sheet 20cm x 16cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "M".

---- Personal papers. Not yet investigated in detail.

MEAD, W. Black Book "SCPF 19 / BCPS A" with inset title "W. Mead / Replica of SCPF Collection". 12 problems contributed by E. Wallis and others. 1917, apparently homogeneous.

MEADLEY, R. A letter to Bert (printout of computer disc, here represented as 52 sheets 29cm x 21cm). An expanded letter to B. Corneth, 1999, described as "a medley about chess libraries, dealers, and collectors". In box files, under "M".

MEIGNANT, R. White safety play. An essay written as a tribute to N. A. Macleod, 8.ii.1986; in French. 14 manuscript leaves 27cm x 21cm. Presented by Mrs Macleod. In "unbound papers" files, under "M".

MELVIN, H. A. Personal collection of about 350 problems, plus eleven by L. J. Zaak (H.A.M.'s father) and a few by other family members. Dark blue notebook with russet binding, enigmatically titled "Book 1 / C.V. numbering system", 23cm x 18cm. Undated.

---- Scrapbook containing problems, games, and miscellanea. Untitled notebook with black binding, 23cm x 18cm. Undated.

---- Scrapbook containing problems from Wallis's "777 miniatures in three" and Blumenthal's "400 miniatures", classified by material. Scrapbook 32cm x 20cm, approximately 150 pages, with red spine.

---- Chess halma. Cutting from "Stratford Express", 22.xii.1944, describing this game. In "unbound papers" files, under "M".

---- Envelope of papers not yet investigated in detail.

MENZIES, H. J. Manuscript copy of problems from the period 1871-1926. The handwriting of the early and late entries differs markedly, but not to such an extent as to be inconsistent with ageing and handwriting development (Gaige gives his dates as c.1853-1927) and there is no real reason to suggest the presence of two authors. Grey-green manuscript book 24cm x 16cm with "Chess problems" on spine. Formerly in the possession of N. A. Macleod; presented by Mrs Macleod.

MEYER, M. J. Personal collection of 201 problems with newspaper cuttings, plus six more in the handwriting of T. R. Dawson. Untitled grey book with black binding, 24cm x 15cm. Undated.

---- Black Book "BCPS / A 101" with inset title "Max J. Meyer / B. 1865 / D. 2-11-1917 / Book No 1". 75 problems contributed by B. G. Laws, with biographical notes. 1918, apparently homogeneous.

---- Black Book "BCPS Section A / 103" with inset title "Max J. Meyer / B. 1865 / D. 2-11-1917 / Book No 3". 47 problems (151-5, 157-77, 179-81, 183-8, 190-8, 200-2) contributed by B. G. Laws, with brief biographical notes; diagrams 156, 178, 182, 189, 199 present but blank. 1918, apparently homogeneous.

MIDGLEY, T. Correspondence with C. E. Kemp regarding Kriegspiel, 1929. Four sheets, various sizes. In "unbound papers" files, under "M".

Le MIEUX, L. A. Christmas card to T. R. Dawson, 1916, featuring a montage showing Le Mieux, A. C. White, M. Marble, and a fourth American problemist identified only as "Frank". In "unbound papers" files, under "M" (actually under "Myers", the author of a poem on the back).

MONTGOMERIE, J. Actual virtuals. Text of a lecture to the Society, 29.i.1960. Stapled typescript of six leaves, 33cm x 21cm, including 15 diagrams. In lecture files, under "M".

MURRAY, H. J. R. Some correspondence between Murray and de Vasa, formerly in the Society's Archive, is now in the Bodleian Library with other Murray papers. (Personal note by JDB: if any member wishes to consult this material, I am willing to use my good offices to try and arrange access, but my standing at the Bodleian is merely that of an ordinary reader and I may not have sufficient personal knowledge of an applicant to make an acceptable referee.)

MYERS, L. G. see "Le Mieux".

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NEWING, A. Correspondence with G. P. Jelliss, 1988, regarding H. E. Dudeney. Not yet investigated in detail, but including a small amount of problem and other chess material. In two letters (14.ii.1988 and 1.iii.1988). In "unbound papers" files, under "N".

NIELD, J. A collection of one hundred and ninety chess problems in two and three moves (actually 191, because there is a "9a"). Untitled black jotting book "specially manufactured for J. Cohen's Original Penny Bazaar", 18cm x 12cm. Undated.

---- Personal collection of approximately 500 problems stamped or pasted into the fragile remains of a book which originally contained 100 numbered leaves (200 pages). The leaves number from the back, and 1-12 and 36 are lost. Typically, two problems have been stamped on each page, and a third has been stuck on so that it can be lifted and the lower problems seen. Untitled notebook with brown binding, 21cm x 13cm. Undated.

NIXON, D. see "Fairy Chess Review - copyright" in section "Miscellanea".

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OLSEN, A. One-page letter to G. P. Jelliss, 5.xii.1972, regarding King Circe, clipped to a postcard containing nothing of interest. In "unbound papers" files, under "O".

ORIGINAL DIAGRAMS FROM "THE PROBLEMIST". Composers' original diagrams and related material, collected by M. McDowell while solutions editor of "The Problemist" and preserved for future archival interest. In separate box file.

ORRELL, R. Letter to C. E. Kemp, annotated "Rec'd 18 Feb" but with no year given, regarding series mates. 2pp, 27cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "O".

OUDOT, J. Les sauterelles dans les deux-coups. Carbon copy of a paper for "Europe-echecs". 3pp 27cm x 21cm, with 18 diagrams. Undated. In "unbound papers" files, under "O".

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PACHMAN, V. Correspondence with T. C. D. Ricketts, 1971, regarding the problem art. In "unbound papers" files, under "P".

PACKER, G. F. H. Black Book "BCPS Section B / 141" with inset title "G. F. H. Packer / 1-75". 34 problems (3-8, 11-24, 27-34, 37-42) compiled by two different hands, the later of which may have been the composer's own; pages 1-2, 9-10, 25-6, 35-6 missing. Undated but containing material to 1938.

PALKOSKA, E. Manuscript of a three-move problem "after W. J. Wood". Undated. In "unbound papers" files, under "miscellaneous problems" ("W-Z" file, last section).

PANTAZIS, S. Letter to "Paul" (P. S. Valois) dated 28.x.1988 giving details of the Dawson notebooks in the Cleveland library. In "unbound papers" files, under "P".

PARTON, V. R. 100 squares for chess + damante (was P18b). A discussion of chess variants on a 10x10 board. 16pp, stapled, 25cm x 20cm. Undated.

---- Challenge and delight of chessical and decimal (was P18d). 13pp, stapled, 28cm x 22cm. Undated.

---- Chessery for duffer and master (was P18a). A discussion of various chess variants. 25pp, stapled, 25cm x 20cm. Undated.

---- Chesshire-cat-playeth looking-glass cheessys (was P18e, "Part I and II"). 24pp, stapled, 28cm x 22cm. 1971.

---- Chessical cubism or chess in space (was P18f). 14pp, stapled, 28cm x 22cm. 1971.

---- Enduring spirit of dasapada (was P18). A discussion of games on played on a 10x10 board. 17pp, stapled, 25cm x 20cm. 1973.

---- Idea for a personal game (was P18c). 14pp, stapled, 25cm x 20cm. Undated.

---- My game for 2000 A.D. and after. 12pp, stapled, 25cm x 20cm. Inscribed to C. Vaughan (inscription dated 1972) and presented by Mrs. Vaughan.

PAULY, W. Manuscript copies by G. P. Jelliss of problems from "200 Bauernumwandlungs-Schachaufgaben" (1907), "Les mille et un mats inverses" (1907), "The theory of pawn promotion" (1912), "Fata morgana" (1922), "L'echiquier" (1925-35), "The Problemist" (1926-34), and "The Problemist Fairy Supplement" and "Fairy Chess Review" (1930-54). In "unbound papers" files, under "P".

---- Manuscript of a twin three-mover, 1924. In "unbound papers" files, under "miscellaneous problems" ("W-Z" file, last section).

PEACOCK, J. Letter to T. R. Dawson, 16.xi.1935, regarding the solution to Problemist Fairy Supplement problem 1872. Four sheets, 25cm x 20cm. In "unbound papers", files, under "P".

PENROSE, L. S. The White half pin. A five-page typescript essay with 17 examples. Dark blue ring binder, 21cm x 14cm. 1954.

---- The White half pin. Text of a lecture to the Society, 31.xii.1955. Manuscript of eleven leaves, 15cm x 10cm, with six diagrams. In lecture files, under "P".

---- see also Penrose, O.

PENROSE, O. Lionel S. Penrose / Human geneticist and human being. Edited version of a talk given to the Wisbech Society on 1998. Eight leaves plus cover, 29cm x 21cm, stapled, blue-grey edge. Presented by the author.

PIMRICK. Manuscript of a three-move problem. Undated. In "unbound papers" files, under "miscellaneous problems" ("W-Z" file, last section).

PIRNIE, D. Some classification systems. Text of a paper read before the Society, 16.iv.1924. 21pp, 32cm x 20cm, diagrams integral within text. In lecture files, under "P".

PLANCK, C. Black Book "CSPF 33 / BCPS B" with inset title "Dr. C. Planck / Two movers / Replica of F'y [Fraternity] Collection". 51 problems (3-4, 7-18, 21-2, 25-8, 31-42, 45-60, 67) contributed by G. V. Butler and Alain C. White; pages 1-2, 5-6, 19-20, 23-4, 29-30, 61-6 missing. 1917, apparently homogeneous.

---- Black Book "SCPF No 34 / BCPS B" with inset title "Dr. C. Planck / Three movers / Replica of Frat'y Collection / No 1". 75 problems (1-75) contributed by the composer and others. Undated.

---- Black Book "SCPF No 35 / BCPS Section B" with inset title "Dr. C. Planck / Three movers / Replica of SCPF's Collection / No 2". 41 problems (76-9, 81-8, 90-118) contributed by Alain C. White, plus incomplete diagram 119; diagrams 80, 89 present but blank. Undated.

POWERS, R. E. Letters to T. R. Dawson, 30.vi.1930 and 7.xi.1934, relating to cooks in task problems. Two sheets, 28cm x 22cm and 24cm x 19cm, on the notepaper of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company. In "unbound papers" files, under "P".

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RATHER, J. C. Photocopy of a letter to "Paul" (P. S. Valois), 16.iii.1987, regarding a 37-leaf manuscript by T. R. Dawson entitled "Some elements of chess problem terminology". One leaf, 29cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "R".

RAVILIOUS, C. P. Letter to J. D. Beasley, 25.iii.1995, relating to various SCPF and early BCPS papers. Two sheets 29cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "R".

RENTON, W. B. Unpublished typescript index to Volume 9 of "Fairy Chess Review". 5 leaves 36cm x 26cm. Undated. Stored with the volume of "Fairy Chess Review" to which it refers.

RICE, R. E. Greeting card to G. P. Jelliss, undated, featuring a Klein bottle problem. In "unbound papers" files, under "R".

RICKETTS, T. C. D. The best by Matousek. Typescript (carbon copy) of a lecture; presumably that below, but the two texts have not been collated. 14 leaves (1-13 including 2a), 24cm x 19cm; text on one side, diagrams on the other. Undated. In lecture files, under "Ricketts".

---- The best by Matousek. Text of a lecture to the Society, 23.ii.1968. Buff folder 28cm x 22cm containing 14 leaves (1-13 including 2a) with text on one side and diagrams on the back. Stored with lecture files.

---- Classical entertainment by a modern Bohemian. Annotated typescript (top copy) of a lecture on the work of V. Pachman. 15 leaves 24cm x 19cm; text on one side, diagrams on the other. Undated. This is presumably a copy, draft, or version of the lecture "A modern Bohemian" below, but the two texts have not been collated. In lecture files, under "Ricketts"; filed with "A modern Bohemian".

---- Eighty-eight problems in three moves by Johan Scheel (no claim to authorship or editorship by Ricketts, but the typescript is characteristic). Untitled blue-black ring binder 25cm x 22cm. Undated.

---- A great Bohemian. Text of a lecture to the Society on the work of Miroslav Havel, 26.ii.1965. 16 leaves 26cm x 20cm, text on one side, diagrams on the other; also two carbon copy pages which appear to repeat the first two pages of the text, though the two have not been collated in detail. In lecture files, under "Ricketts".

---- Mating economy in the model mate three-move problem. Text of a lecture to the Society, 30.i.1959. 20 leaves 24cm x 19cm, text on one side, diagrams on the back; also a carbon copy which appears to repeat the text, though the two have not been collated in detail. In lecture files, under "Ricketts".

---- A modern Bohemian. Text of a lecture to the Society on the work of V. Pachman, 25.iii.1966. 15 leaves 26cm x 20cm, text on one side, diagrams on the other. In lecture files, under "Ricketts". See also "Classical entertainment by a modern Bohemian" above.

---- Personal collection of 94 problems with comments, almost all being three-move direct mates, plus loose sheets containing publication record (incomplete) and some addresses. Untitled blue-black ring binder 25cm x 22cm. Undated.

---- Quiet play three-movers (three volumes). Thematic collection of 149 problems featuring "3 quiet (or 2 quiet plus 2 checking) main line variations culminating in model mates" with comments, plus eight loose sheets apparently awaiting inclusion. Three untitled blue-black ring binders 25cm x 22cm. Undated.

---- Quiet strategy in the model mate (3 move) problem. Text of a lecture to the Society, 26.iv.1957. String bound cardboard covers 24cm x 19cm containing 18 leaves, text on one side, diagrams on the back. Stored with lecture files.

---- Quiet strategy in the model mate problem. Annotated typescript (top copy) apparently representing a draft of a lecture. 15 leaves 24cm x 19cm, inconsistently numbered in the typescript (1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 5, 5, 6-13) but with consistent manuscript numbers superimposed; no diagrams. Undated. This presumably relates to the lecture above, but the two have not been collated. In lecture files, under "Ricketts".

---- Some classical three movers. Text of a lecture to the Society, 24.i.1964. Buff folder 27cm x 21cm containing 11 leaves, text on one side, diagrams on the back. Stored with lecture files.

---- The thematic link in the model mate three move problem. Text of a lecture to the Society, 30.xii.1960. 15 leaves 24cm x 19cm, text on one side, diagrams on the back; also a carbon copy which appears to repeat the text, though the two have not been collated in detail. In lecture files, under "Ricketts".

---- The three-move problems of P. F. Blake. Text of a lecture to the Society, 24.xi.1961. 12 leaves 24cm x 19cm, text on one side, diagrams on the other; also a carbon copy which appears to repeat the text, though the two have not been collated in detail, and a newspaper cutting annotated by G. W. Chandler. In lecture files, under "Ricketts".

---- White pawn economy in the three-move problem. Text of a lecture to the Society, 22.ii.1963. 14 leaves 24cm x 19cm (text on one side, diagrams on the other) plus a separate set of 12 diagrams and a one-page supplement with two diagrams; also an annotated undated typescript (six leaves 33cm x 21cm, text on one side, composers' names on the other, plus one leaf of manuscript 18cm x 11cm) entitled "White pawn economy" which appears to represent a draft though the two have not been collated. In lecture files, under "Ricketts".

---- Untitled manuscript, 16 leaves. The first four leaves appear to contain a partial draft (first page missing) of an unidentified article or lecture; the rest a draft of "Classical entertainment by a modern Bohemian" (see above). 32cm x 20cm. In lecture files, under "Ricketts".

---- BCF tourney 142. Judge's working papers, including provisional and final awards, working notes, and so on. In "unbound papers" files, under "R".

---- BCPS 1975 three-move award. Author's typescript of this award. Four leaves 26cm x 21 cm, all except one being carbon copies. In "unbound papers" files, under "R".

---- Brian Harley award 1972-3. Author's contribution to this judgment. Three leaves 26cm x 21 cm of carbon-copy typescript, plus six problems with notes. In "unbound papers" files, under "R".

---- Brian Harley award 1976-7. Incomplete working notes. In "unbound papers" files, under "R".

---- Damaged cutting from "Lidova demokracie" 26.viii.1962, containing one problem on diagram and another in notation (part lost), together with a note from B. Soukup-Bardon. In "unbound papers" files, under "R".

---- see also Pachman, V.

ROSAIM (?), E. E. The rules of Texas Chess. Three sheets, 28cm x 22cm. Undated. In "unbound papers" files, under "R".

ROSE, F. and Lindner, L. Rules of the Budapest-Paris helpmate match, 1938, also a letter from Rose to T. R. Dawson, 10.i.1938, stating the themes. Two sheets, 33cm x 21cm and 21cm x 18cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "R".

RUSS, C. A. H. see Jelliss, G. P.

RUSSELL, T. English translation of an article "Originality, imitation, or plagiarism" from "Nuovo revista degli scacchi" 1890. 10pp, 30cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "R".

RYAN, R. E. Book "Cuttings / Chess problems" containing 23 problems. Beige scrapbook 25cm x 16cm. Presented by Mrs Ryan, 1937.

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"H. S." A chess commonplace book from the period 1808-1819, described in detail in "The Problemist" for March 1995, page 33. Red notebook 27cm x 22cm with gold squirrel (presumed to have been the family crest of the compiler) on the cover. Formerly in the possession of the Sparrow family; presented by C. E. H. Sparrow. For a separate note on the problems, see Beasley, J. D.

SAKHAROV, B. A. Photocopy of an obituary in "64", with four studies. One page 29cm x 21cm. Undated, but annotated "Dec'd 12 Apr. 73" and "Recd via Jensch 16 May 73". In "unbound papers" files, under "S".

SALZER, H. E. Expository notes and comments on Dawson and Hunsdorfer's "Retrograde Analysis". 58 sheets 27cm x 22cm currently in buff folder 29cm x 24cm.

---- Two appendices to Chess Shorthand (was S15). 4pp, stapled, 28cm x 22cm. 1973. In "unbound papers" files, under "S".

SCHEEL, J. and Chandler, G. W. A tribute to Z. Mach. Text of a lecture to the Society, 27.i.1956. Thread bound manuscript, somewhat fragile, 16pp, 33cm x 21cm, including 12 diagrams. In lecture files, under "Chandler".

SCOTT, J. Black Book "SCPF No 16 / BCPS Section A" with inset title "Sergt Instr J. Scott / Replica of Permt Collection". 31 problems contributed by E. Wallis and others. 1917, perhaps with later additions.

SEDGWICK, S. Count Georgio Guidelli. Text of a lecture to the Society, 25.xi.1949. Five pages of typescript, with diagrams 1-14 and 16-20 (diagram 15 missing). Text 33cm x 21cm, diagrams 20cm x 13cm. Unsigned and undated, but there is a reference in the text to a lapse of 25 years since Guidelli's death, there is a notice of such a lecture in "The Problemist", xi.1949, p 388, and the typescript matches contemporary typescript by Sedgwick in the minute book. In lecture files, under "S".

SEIDEMANN, F. Postcard to T. R. Dawson, 14.xi.1938, including a three-move helpmate and some comments on the troubles of the time. Formerly in "unbound papers" files under "S", now in photo albums.

SELLS, C. C. L. see Lytton, C. C.

SHARP, E. P. Letter to T. R. Dawson, 3.ix.1912, apparently preserved for personal interest. One sheet 25cm x 19cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "S".

SHAW, E. H. Craftsmanship in the chess problem. Text of a lecture to the Society, 25.i.1957. 3pp stapled, 25cm x 22cm, plus 24 diagrams and one page of solutions. In lecture files, under "S".

---- Photocopy of obituary in Sun Life Assurance Society office magazine, plus a covering letter giving dates. Two sheets 28cm x 22cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "S".

SHELDON, A. K. Black Book "BCPS / B 149" with inset title "A. K. Sheldon / 1-75 / Book No 1". 31 problems recorded by several anonymous hands, the last of which may be the composer's own. 1919.

SINCLAIR, I. J. The problems of Robert Gray. Text of a lecture to the Society, 7.iv.1995. 14pp stapled, 29cm x 21cm, including 29 diagrams. In lecture files, under "S".

SINHA, I. see Barnes, B. P

SLATER, G. J. Black Book "SCPF No 3 / BCPS Section A" with inset title "G.J. Slater / B. March 1853 / D. Dec 6th 1907". 46 problems (1-40, 43-48) contributed by Canon Deane, G. V. Butler, and others unknown; pages 41-2 and 49-52 missing. 1918, perhaps with later additions.

SOBEY, A. J. Apparently unpublished "TRD" problem featuring an expanding leaper. One sheet, 29cm x 21cm. Undated. In "unbound papers" files, under "S".

SONTAG, G. J. The all-men-mover. Carbon copy of a paper apparently intended for "Fairy Chess Review". 2pp, 30cm x 21cm. Undated. In "unbound papers" files, under "S".

SPARROW, C. E. H. Copy of official citation relating to the award of the Military Cross, 1945, with some associated correspondence. One photocopy and two letters, each 29cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "S".

---- see also Beasley, J. D.

STEPHENSON, B. D. Selected chess problems by Norman Macleod. Text of a lecture to the Society, 3.iv.1992. 12pp, 21cm x 15cm. In lecture files, under "S".

STERE, M. Correspondence with G. P. Jelliss and C. A. H. Russ, 1988-9, not yet investigated in detail, relating to Dawson and Pauly. In "unbound papers" files, under "S".

STEVENSON, E. Manuscript material apparently relating to the systematic composition of two-movers featuring a double pin-mate after a Black king move. Not yet investigated in detail. In box files, under "S".

STEWART, J. An introduction to the chess problem. Manuscript of a series of articles in the Braille Chess Magazine, 1948-60. White notebook with red spine and edging, 22cm x 15cm.

---- Braille Chess Magazine solving tourney problems Oct 1947 - Jan 1960. Buff notebook with red spine, 20cm a 16cm.

---- Changed play in problems other than complete waiters. Text of a lecture to the Society, 26.iii.1954. Thread-bound buff notebook 21cm x 17cm, 32pp. Stored with lecture files.

---- Another copy. Presumably one is a fair copy of the other, but the two have not been collated. Stored with lecture files.

---- Essays / articles on changes in block threat problems. Transcriptions of various published articles. Grey notebook with blue-grey spine, 20cm x 18cm (was S8d).

---- John Stewart 1-400 and 401-597. Personal oeuvre in two volumes. Two notebooks 20cm x 16cm.

---- Side lights on the "White to play" theme. Text of a lecture to the Society, 17.iv.1943. Thread-bound manuscript, 20cm x 17cm, 10 leaves. In lecture files, under "S".

STIGTER, J. Postcard to "John" (J. D. Beasley) relating to missing numbers of the "Jaarboek" series. In "unbound papers" files, under "S".

STOCKPORT GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Folder of problems submitted to the Schools Composing Tourney (see "The Problemist", i.1998, pp 266-7). Folder 30cm x 22cm, black spine, 25 leaves 29cm x 21cm.

SUBRAHMANYAM, S. Problem composition in India. Text of a lecture to the Society, 30.xii.1955. Fragile carbon-copy typescript (one and a half pages typed on both sides, 30cm x 21cm) plus 12 diagrams. In lecture files, under "S".

SUNBURY, C. W. of. Black Book "C.W. of Sunbury / B. 7-11-1840 / D. 1905 / no 1. Book". 75 problems supplied by B. Fison. 1918, apparently homogeneous.

SUNYER, J. Obituary from "Problemas", x-xii.1957, together with a letter from F. Miro to C. E. Kemp, 24.v.1958, and seven pages of other material from Miro including one diagram. In "unbound papers" files, under "S".

SVOBODA, R. Post-war letter to T. R. Dawson, 2.vii.1945. In "unbound papers" files, under "S".

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TAPPENDEN, R. A.. Personal papers. Three notebooks, one file, one envelope. Not yet investigated in detail.

TOMSON, B. Fifty chess problems (dark blue spine, was T8). Personal oeuvre. 30cm x 21cm. 1983.

---- Copies of obituaries in three Australian journals. In "unbound papers" files, under "T".

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VALOIS, P. S. Pinning themes in two-move selfmates. Text of a lecture to the Society, 31.i.1969. 4pp typed on both sides including 26 diagrams, 30cm x 21cm. In lecture files, under "V".

---- Problems and studies. Text of a lecture to the Society, 31.xii.1965. 4pp written on both sides, 28cm x 22cm, plus 13 diagrams. In lecture files, under "V".

VAUGHAN, C. Interference unpinning of a white knight. Text of a lecture to the Society, 27.ii.1953. 11pp including 22 diagrams, 21cm x 17cm. In lecture files, under "V".

---- Swiss composers 1922-66. Text of a lecture to the Society, 30.xii.1994. Bound pasted-up booklet 21cm x 15cm, 7pp including 19 diagrams, with "Kunstwerke auf 64 Feldern" on the cover, also a photocopy 21cm x 30cm of everything except the cover. In lecture files, under "V".

VELIMIROVIC, M. Correct correction play. Text of a lecture to the Society, 27.iii.1981. 11pp including 10 diagrams, 30cm x 21cm. In lecture files, under "V".

VUKCEVIC, M. R. Good themes never die. Text of a lecture to the Society, 31.vii.1981. 14pp including 12 diagrams. In folder with blue spine and clear front, 29cm x 23cm, with "On exploitation of themes" below. Stored with lecture files.

---- On exploitation of themes. Text of a lecture to the FIDE meeting, Arnhem, 9.viii.1981. 13pp including 12 diagrams. In folder with "Good themes never die" above.

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WAKASHIMA, T. Letter to "Paul" (P. S. Valois), 22.xi.1994, regarding the 10/1994 issue of "Tume-Shogi Paradise" (see "Shogi" in "Published books and pamphlets", after "Z"). One sheet 29cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

WARTON, J. see Chandler, G. W.

WATKINS, A. Mr Laws' chess shorthand. Typescript of the article in BCM, July 1917, 206-7 (not collated in detail). 4pp, 26cm x 20cm. Undated. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

WEBSTER, L. J. Personal collection. Two black cuttings books 18cm x 11cm. Presented by Miss E. L. Webster.

WHITE, A. C. Letter to T. R. Dawson, 19.i.1920, including "Dawsonitis: a game for old and young". Two sheets 28cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

---- see also Loyd, S.

WHYLD, K. Bertin. Transcription of positions 27-38 "pp 74-75", and "pp 76-78" from Bertin's "The noble game of chess" of 1735. One leaf 29cm x 21cm (the reverse of "Ponziani's Semicenturia" described below) and one leaf 21cm x 21cm. Presented by the compiler. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

---- Damiano positions not in Lucena. A transcription of the two positions that are in Damiano's book of 1512 but not in Lucena's of 1497. One leaf 29cm x 21cm dated 11.viii.1995. Presented by the compiler. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

---- Lolli's Centuria. A transcription of the 100 positions from Lolli's "Il giuoco degli scacchi" of 1763. 13 leaves 29cm x 21cm dated 6.viii.1995. Presented by the compiler. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

---- Lucena / The 150 problems from the earliest surviving printed chess book. A transcription of the problems from the "Lucena" book of 1497. 26 leaves 29cm x 21cm dated 20.v.1995 plus front page inscribed "For the B.C.P.S. with compliments" dated 21.v.1995. Presented by the compiler. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

---- Ponziani's Semicenturia. Notes on the attributed composers, also a copy of number 46. One leaf 29cm x 21cm. Presented by the compiler. In "unbound papers" files, under "W" (together with the second leaf of the Bertin item, see above).

---- Salvio & Gianutio positions, according to Sarratt. A transcription of nine positions from Sarratt's translation of Salvio and six from his translation of Gianutio. 5 leaves 29cm x 21cm dated 11.viii.1995. Presented by the compiler. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

---- Sarratt's 75 positions. A transcription of the positions from Sarratt's books of 1808 and 1822. 13 leaves 29cm x 21cm dated 12.viii.1996. Presented by the compiler. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

---- Traite des amateurs / Parties singulieres (from 2nd ed. 1786). A transcription of 50 positions from this work. 5 leaves 29cm x 21cm dated 11.viii.1995. Presented by the compiler. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

---- Articles by A. C. White in Times Weekly Edition, London. A list of articles on problem composers, classified "American", "British", "New Zealand", "European". One leaf 29cm x 21cm dated ii-vii.1983. Presented by the compiler. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

---- Endings books, 26/01/95. A list of the books on endgames and endgame studies possessed on that date, with manuscript annotations giving the Society's holdings. Six leaves 29cm x 21cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

---- List no. 5 (manuscript annotation "c. June 1953") of books for sale, together with a letter of 28.vi.1994 to "John" (J. D. Beasley) referring to it. This list included most of Dawson's library. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

---- Chess texts in the English language, printed earlier than 1850. A self-proclaimed "crude account" which "might provoke someone into doing the job properly". 12pp, 21cm x 15cm, folded; dated x.1999. In "unbound papers" files, under "W". On loan from J. D. Beasley; for reference only.

---- see also Bidev, P.

WIJKER, A. Postcards to C. E. Kemp, 27.viii.1957, regarding the action of the imitator when imitating a grasshopper, and 13.i.1961, regarding the origin of the imitator. Each 10cm x 15cm. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

WILLCOCKS, T. H. Greeting card to G. P. Jelliss (assumed), undated, featuring a mathematical puzzle. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

WILLIAMS, P. H. Black Book "SCPF No 100 / BCPS Section B" with inset title "Nos. 676-750 / P. H. Williams / Book 10". 75 problems contributed by the composer, with a few notes. Undated.

---- Black Book "BCPS Section B / No 101" with inset title "P. H. Williams / Nos. 751-825 / Book No 11". 71 problems (751-6, 758-62, 764-94, 796-821, 823-5) contributed by the composer, with notes by himself and F. W. Andrew; problems 757, 763, 795, 822 deliberately omitted on account of unsoundness or anticipation. Undated.

---- Chess problems ("P.H.W. Vol I" on spine). 200 problems on diagrams (mainly two-movers but some three-movers and a few longer problems and selfmates) without sources, dates, or solutions. 14cm x 13cm. Presented by Mrs Williams.

WINTER-WOOD, E. J. Black Book "BCPS Section B / No 127" with inset title "E. J. Winter-Wood / 1-75 / Book No 1". 75 positions contributed by the composer, with a few notes by the composer and others. 1918.

---- Personal scrapbooks, volumes 1-2 and 4-8 (volume 3 missing), containing material from 1880-6 and 1900-19. Seven brown scrapbooks typically 23cm x 18cm (two smaller) entitled "E. J. Winter Wood / 1" etc.

---- Black Book "SCPF No 126 / BCPS Section B" with inset title "E. J. Winter-Wood / 76-150 / Book No 2". 75 positions contributed by the composer and recorded by D. H. Caw, with a few notes reporting tourney awards and solvers' comments. 1918.

---- Black Book "BCPS Section B / 128" with inset title "E. J. Winter-Wood / 151-225 / Book No 3". 75 positions contributed by the composer and recorded by D. H. Caw, with notes reporting tourney awards and solvers' comments. 1918.

---- Black Book "BCPS Section B / 129" with inset title "E. J. Winter-Wood / 226-300 / Book No 4". 75 positions contributed by the composer and recorded by D. H. Caw. 1918.

WITT, W. J. The Barrett Problem. Analysis of a problem from Brentano's Chess Monthly, ix.1881. Two loose sheets, 28cm x 22cm. 1930. In "unbound papers" files, under "W".

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