Canon John Rory Fletcher This series comprises material relating to Canon John Rory Fletcher's research into the history of Syon Abbey. It includes: - Manuscript and typescript draft copies of 'The Story of the English Bridgettines' by Canon Fletcher; - Two bundles of papers from envelopes marked: 'Loose papers removed from Fletcher's MSS'. These papers were presumably removed from Canon Fletchers' manuscripts [see EUL MS 95] by the community before their deposit at the University. It appears that these papers were inserted into the manuscripts by both Canon Fletcher and members of the community. They include: notes by Canon Fletcher on Syon's history and manuscripts; notes and articles on Syon's history, an autobiographical account of Canon Fletcher's early life; a plan of Rouen, clippings, correspondence, lists of members of the community, biographical details of members of the community, postcards, and photographs; - Notes and correspondence relating to Canon Fletcher's research. Subjects within the notes and correspondence include: the Syon Martiloge; Syon manuscripts; pedigrees [genealogy charts]; biographical details of members of the community; transcripts and translations of documents relating to Syon; heraldry [coats of arms]; charters, including the 'Deed of Restoration'; papal petitions and letters; relics and reliquaries; Syon Abbey's early history (pre-Reformation) in Twickenham and Isleworth; the community's exile in the Low Countries; the community in Rouen, France; and Syon possessions and alien priories. - Personal papers, including: correspondence; papers relating to Canon Fletcher's family history; Canon Fletcher's orders of ceremonies for his personal use; a drawing by Harold Nelson of Canon Fletcher's bookplate; a copy of the last will and testament of Canon Fletcher; and the death certificate of Canon Fletcher. c 1923-1944