Series 831-834 - Other ‘cases’: Waller, Bilainkin, Britton

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Other ‘cases’: Waller, Bilainkin, Britton

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RC0096-831-834

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  • 1955-1963 (Creation)

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6 cm of textual records (part of 1 box)

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(1872-1970)

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The series grouped here relate to cases or controversies for which Russell’s support was solicited. <b>831</b>: Correspondence with Guy Waller, news clippings, and drafts of articles, 1955-56. Waller had written articles for The Sunday Chronicle describing the effects of radioactive fallout, for which he was greatly criticized. He sought Russell’s support. <b>833</b>: Correspondence with George Bilainkin, 1956-63, who attempted to secure Russell's support in his allegations that his ex-wife, Lillian, who had custody of their daughter, was guilty of cruelty to the child. Also includes a copy of Bilainkin's affidavit, a petition, statements, a summary of the case, and other documents. <b>834</b>: Correspondence with Lionel Britton and Elizabeth Barber, and news clippings, 1956-57. Britton completed a George Bernard Shaw play that had been left unfinished at the time of Shaw’s death, but was prevented from publishing it by the Public Trustee. Britton enlisted Russell’s support against the decision. Barber was with the Society of Authors. <b>Note:</b> series number 832 was not used.

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For a listing of the letters in these series, use the advanced search screen of BRACERS. In the "Class" field, enter the series number: 831, 833, or 834.

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Box number for this series: 6.33

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Series number 832 was not used.

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