Atlanta Steeplechase, 1972, 1989, 1990
Scope and Contents
Filed here are those related to recurring events. Records of occasional hunts or conferences are filed with the correspondence and/or itineraries.
Allenheads Syndicate
The syndicate was made up of from 10 to 20 individuals who rented the estate of Wentworth Hubert Charles Beaumont, 3rd Viscount Allendale (12 September 1922 – 27 December 2002) to hunt grouse for two weeks each fall, while living in the manor house, Allenhead Hall. Lord Allendale was known as “Wenty”. In later years of the syndicate, the arrangements were managed by Lord Allendale’s son and heir, also known as “Wenty”.
Members could opt to stay either one week or for both weeks and their dues were based on the length of their stay. BHH III participated in these hunts from 1962 through 1992 and was the head of the syndicate from 1981 through 1991. These materials document the membership, dues collection, payments to Lord Allenhead and his staff, and indicates how many grouse were killed and by whom over the 30 years that the syndicate operated.
Besides correspondence with members concerning dues, dates, logistics, etc., there is also extensive correspondence with Allenhead Hall staff, the Connaught Hotel and other lodgings, wine and food shops in the village of Hexham, etc. Letters signed “Podge” are from Patricia Blundell-Brown.
Dates
- Other: 1972, 1989, 1990
Extent
From the Collection: 15 Linear Feet (17 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States