Letters to Henry Hallett Regarding Arms

Name/Title

Letters to Henry Hallett Regarding Arms

Entry/Object ID

SA2023.9.d

Tags

1960s, Henry J Hallett, Coat of Arms, College of Arms, Rouge Croix Pursuivant, Rodney Dennys, Crest

Scope and Content

Series of Letters to Henry J Hallett

Context

The beginning of the process of establishing the school crest / arms. Correspondence between Headmaster Henry J Hallett, The Earl of Pembroke, The Duke of Devonshire and the Rouge Croix Pursuivant of Arms (England) in 1962 and 1963.

Collection

School Crest

Cataloged By

Alison Mackenzie

Category

School Crest

Archive Details

Archive Size/Extent

3 letters

Archive Notes

1st Letter - 12th April 1962 - Rodney Dennys writes to Henry Hallett - no arms or pedigree have been recorded at any time for the family of SAltus anywhere in England. RD has searched records with a view of identifying the Arms on the silver urn to ascertain if any pedigree and Arms are on record. 2nd Letter - 20th March 1963 - The Duke of Devonshire writes to Henry Hallett - giving permission to use part of his coat of arms as shown in the photograph that was kindly sent to him. 3rd Letter - 15th March - The Earl of Pembroke writes to Henry Hallett - refusing to give permission for the use of his coat of arms or part of it to be used in the Saltus crest.

Created By

library@saltus.bm

Create Date

January 23, 2023

Updated By

library@saltus.bm

Update Date

January 23, 2023