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Papers and correspondence concerning the publications of the Gibb Memorial Trust.

Publications correspondence produced in 1941

Letter from Vladimir Minorsky to C.A. Storey in which he writes that Professor Nicholson had informed him that Storey was likely to be the trustee-in-charge of his work on Safavid Administration. He asks whether Storey would be willing to look at his translation before he sends in the manuscript. This is to be printed before the rest but if Storey hasn't time they can speak of the matter once the galley proofs are ready. He also asks if Storey knows how he can find the description of Shah Ismail's Diwan marked Vat(ican) turc.221.

Letter from Vladimir Minorsky to C.A. Storey to thank Storey for his letter and to send his translations. He asks for Storey to write corrections on the copy and that he would be happy to discuss any complicated corrections. He gives some details of his working method for the translations.

Letter from Vladimir Minorsky to C.A. Storey to apologise for suggesting that Storey reads his manuscript and that he understands how busy Storey must have been since term started. He suggests they wait for the galley proofs but will be glad of any suggestions.

Correspondence concerned with the publication of Gibb Memorial Series in 1942.

Postcard from Vladimir Minorsky to C.A. Storey to inform Storey that Heffer have sent him the first batch of proofs. He asks when he should bring them to Storey and that Minorsky hopes to have a word with him.

Letter from Vladimir Minorsky to C.A. Storey to ask whether Storey has a copy of a manuscript. If not Minorsky could provide a photo of the first part of it which may be helpful to Storey.

Letter from Vladimir Minorsky to C.A. Storey to thank Storey for his kind words but asks for him to reserve judgement until he has seen more of the work.

Letter from Vladimir Minorsky to C.A. Storey to inform Storey that he has received galley proofs 26-39 and to ask if Storey has also received them. He also asks if Storey has ascertained the whereabouts of the printed copies of the Persian part. He thanks Storey for his corrections and comments on some of them.