| Description | This list provides details of the people who sent telegrams to Taylor Cadbury congratulating her on her ninetieth birthday. The list reflects the extent of Taylor Cadbury's involvement in public philanthropic work throughout her lifetime.
Telegrams were received from Elizabeth Taylor Cadbury's extended family and social acquaintances including many members of the Cadbury, Rowntree and Cash families who appear listed on the first page. William Hughes, a former Head Master at the Bournville Village Schools, and many other people who had worked alongside Elizabeth Taylor Cadbury including Mr. and Mrs. Cutler, caretakers at the Selly Oak Institute, sent telegrams commemorating her ninety years. Beyond Bournville and Selly Oak, the Birmingham and Smethwick Branch of the International Friendship League and the English-Speaking Union Headquarters also sent telegrams. Two telegrams were received from the National Peace Council and also from a number of other national groups including the National Free Church Women's Council. The list concludes with reference to a number of telegrams sent to Taylor Cadbury by various branches of the Y.W.C.A. |