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This series consists of correspondence between William Allen and Vladimir Minorsky. The material dates from later in Minrosky's life but he is still active in producing translations of material. Much of the correspondence concerns both his and Allen's work in translation. There is also a printed bibliography.

Letter from V. Minorsky to W.E.D. Allen in which Minorsky thanks Allen for sending offprints and correspondence and writes of the difficulties of old age and remembering. He also writes of other publications concerning Caucasus and Turkmenica, and of his pleasure in meeting S.P. Tolstov. Dated: 15 April 1956.

Postcard from V. Minorsky to W.E.D. Allen in which Minorsky writes about a book he had sent Allen and of another book he has just received from America. Dated: 29 September 1959.

Letter from V. Minorsky to W.E.D. Allen in which Minorsky details his trip to Ankara and Istanbul which included a meeting with the Shah of Iran. Dated: 8 November 1959.

Letter from WW.E.D. Allen to V. Minorsky in which Allen details his intention of sharing a book on al-Ghazal's embassy to the Vikings with Minorsky. Dated: 11 November 1959.

Letter from V. Minorsky to W.E.D. Allen in which he writes of neglecting to thank Allen for the book on al-Ghazal. He has not had a moment free to read Allen's essay carefully. He is sending the material requested by Allen. In a postscript he writes of a letter he has received from Peru, electing him an Honorary member of the Oriental Insitiute. Dated: 1 March 1961.

Letter from W.E.D. Allen to V. Minorsky in which Allen thanks Minorsky for lending Dagestanski Sbornik. He informs Minorsky of meeting Nicholas Rast, professor of geology at Liverpool University. Dated: 16 March 1961.

Letter from V. Minorsky to W.E.D. Allen in which Minorsky informs Allen that does have a copy of Zap.Koll.Vost Vol. V but it is not in good condition. He also updates Allen on the publication of the translation of Bathold's Mir Ali Shit and A History of the Turkman people. Dated: 12 October 1961.

Letter from V. Minorsky to W.E.D. Allen in which he writes that the "Zap. vol. V" has been posted to Allen's London address. He writes in changes in the staff due to Lockhart's road accident and of his own poor health. Dated: 1 November 1961.

Letter from V. Minorsky to W.E.D. Allen in which Minorsky writes of his shock on hearing of Allen's wife's operation and its repercussions. He writes concerning volume 2 of Gibb's publication, he has found volume 1 a useful work of reference. He writes that he is to go to London on the following day to receive the Triennial Gold Medal of the Royal Asiatic Society. Dated: 9 May 1962.