Tony James was a lay member of an Australian monastery who became involved in the work of Leonard Cheshire during a trip to the UK in 1985. Inspired particularly by their shared Catholic faith, he undertook a variety of duties of a personal secretarial and research nature for Cheshire over a number of years. Having worked as librarian and archivist at the monastery, he was particularly instrumental in setting up the Leonard Cheshire Archive until his return to Australia in 1992, from where he retained an interest in the work of Leonard Cheshire and Sue Ryder.
This collection contains personal correspondence, press cuttings mainly to do with Leonard Cheshire's death, 3 photo albums reflecting James' contacts with Cheshire and Sue Ryder and Staunton Harold Hall. A script of an article by James
Arranged as deposited in 8 packets
Donated by Tony James in 1998.
Access is granted by appointment with the Archivist, address: Leonard Cheshire Disability Archive Centre, Newlands House, Main Street, Netherseal, South Derbyshire, DE12 8DA email archivecentre@leonardcheshire.org.
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GB 2047 LCF:SC/James/Box XX