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A colour photograph of Percy helping the Kent Crew carry a boat out of the water.

A colour photograph of Percy standing between some oars at Henley. The annotation underneath the picture on the page reads 'Percy at Henley 1953'.

A colour photograph of Percy being presented with a book.

The picture is of the same event in JCCP/BULLOCK/2/42 but from a different angle.

A copy of a black and white photograph depicting the 1971 Henley crew posing in front of a boathouse with their oars. The Captain is also in the picture.

The annotations on the page below the photograph reads:
THE CREW: P. NIXON, M. BEACH, D. FROST, G. O'KEEFE, N. GIFFORD (*), R. SANFORD, B. BREWSTER, E. WOODHOUSE, P. FAIRHURST (CAPT)
COX: BENNETT

1971 CREW
ENTERED - NATIONAL SCHOOLS
MARLOW (2ND TO JESUS!)
HENLEY

• DID NOT GO TO ENGLAND

A copy of a black and white photograph depicting the 1968 Crew posing in front of a boathouse with their oars. Also includes the manager and coach in the picture.

The annotation at the bottom reads:
DILTZ (MGR), E. JACKSON, W. SONNTAG, M. POOLE, A. BARSZILAUSKAS, J. DRINKER, C. HEWITT, L. S. JACKSON, F.SCHOCH
COX - C. WHITIN

NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONS

A copy of a black and white photograph of the 1967 Crew for the Kent School, Connecticut, posing with their oars in front of a boathouse.

Underneath the photograph the page is annotated:

R. Muzzy, S. Drinker, L.S. Jackson, W. Pickard, C. Benepe, F. Schoch, S. Silverthorne (Capt), D. Miles
NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONS

A copy of a black and white photograph of the 1966 Henley crew for the Kent School, Connecticut, posing in front of a boathouse with the coach and manager.

A copy of a black and white photograph of the 1961 crew for the Kent School, Connecticut, posing in front of a boathouse with their oars. The manager and coach are also in the picture.

A copy of a black and white photograph depicting the 1960 crew and coach posing in front of a boathouse with their oars. The crew members are listed below as follows:

Coach Walker, Captain Skinner, Ashby, Murphy, W. Smith, Gladstone, Dawkins, Albert, Conze

A copy of a black and white photograph titled '1958 Crew'. The crew is posing in front of a boathouse with oars in hand.

A copy of a black and white photograph of the 1956 Crew for the Kent School, Connecticut, posing by the river with their oars, including the coach and manager. The names of the crew members are listed as follows:

Coach Walker, King, Mills, Tooman, Reed, Bates, Stowe, Marsh, Waters, Manager Larson

A copy of a black and white photograph of the Kent School Crew in 1953 posing by the river with their oars, includes the manager and coach. The names of the crew members are listed underneath as follows:

Manager, Craken[?], Clement, Davidson, Kalinka, Turnure, Johnson, Hetherington, Connett, Captain Davis, Coach Walker

A copy of a black and white photograph of the 1950 Thames Cup winners, with a list of the crew members.

Members are:
Manager Maxwell, Jenkins, Henchey, R. Thompson, Chance, Coughlan, Young, Russell, Gosling, Vaughan, Candler, Humphrey (Captain), P. Thompson

The page the photograph is pasted to has an annotation which reads:

Transcript

1950 THAMES CUP WINNERS
UNDEFEATED ON BOTH SIDES
OF THE ATLANTIC

A copy of a black and white photograph depicting the 1948 Kent School crew posing in front of a river, including the coach and manager. Lists the names but the print has cut off the bottom making them difficult to read.

A copy of a black and white photograph titled '1947 Crew' depicting the crew posing with oars. Also includes the coach, manager, and chairman.

People are named as follows:
Coach Walker, Manager Brown, Collins, Watson, De Rham, Wall, Moseley, Schweppe, Lewis, Glover, Chairman Kerr, Captain Chapman

A note from Spencer V. Silverthorne to Percy.

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Dear Percy,

This is just a note of thanks for your continual assistance to our crew. Your guidance and council made us feel at home at Henley. We all looked forward to seeing you at Number One upon our arrival. Best of luck to you.

Sincerely,
Spencer V. Silverthorne 67 Kent Crew

A manuscript note from Isaac Russell on Percy's retirement on monogrammed paper.

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Percy helped us in 1950 when the School won the Thames Cup. Now, twenty-one years later, he steps aside, a friend to all of us. Luckily for me, in this year of our Lord 1971, my father, my son and I will be at Henley, cheering for the crews and honouring Percy Bullock, Boatman and Gentleman.

Isaac Russell

A cutting from a newspaper of a photograph depicting a crew on a boat in rainy weather. The caption annotated underneath reads '1967 on the Thames at Wargrave'

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The 1966 Kent Crew

Mgr. Griggs
Mgr. Davies
Silverthorne
Fuglestad
Requardt
Steckley
Rogers
Rhetta
Scoggins
Capt. Farwell
Coach Perry
Stewart - Kneeling

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The 1961 Kent Crew

Ashby
Conze
Kirkland
Towle
Goodlady (Mgr.)
Coach Walker
Capt. Murphy
Dawkins
Albert
Hamilton

A list of the 1958 Kent Crew members.

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The 1958 Kent Crew

Mgr. Hamilton
Haist
Dunlap
Stowe
Hodges
Van Dervoort
Gripekoven
Lippincott
Capt. Boyd
Wheeler
Graee
Coach Walker

A manuscript list of names identifying the crew members for the 1948 crew.

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The 1948 Kent Crew

Front Row:
Collins
Watson
Auchincloss
MacGlashan
Wright
Thelin
Ash
Captain Glover

Back Row:
Coach Walker
Morgan
Davis
Hunter
Goodwin
MacArthur
Wilder

A letter from Thad Bennett to Percy, reminiscing on his trip to Henley and recalling Percy's reaction to being presented with a Kent Tankard. He praises Percy's warm and friendly nature and acknowledges that this nature has left a deep impression upon him. He closes the letter by expressing his thoughts on the fact that future crews will miss out in knowing him. Signed, Sincerely Thad Bennett (Cox).

A letter from Stephen P. Hamilton to Percy sharing his memories of Henley and explains that he was a spare in Kent's Princess Elizabeth Eight in 1966. He did not get to row that year but made many memories and came back in 1969 as stroke of the Trinity College, Hartford Eight in the Ladies Plate. He expresses his thoughts on Percy being the living part of the Henley experience, and that men like him keep the tradition and legend alive. He closes the letter by offering his thanks and gratitude.

A letter from Stephen H. Gushée at Trinity Church in Newtown, Connecticut, to Percy, expressing his praise and memories of him at the Henley Regatta in 1953. He attributes all good experiences of the trip to him, and remembers him caring for the Kent shell that bore his father's name. He closes the letter acknowledging that although retiring he won't imagine him to be far removed from the sport.

A letter from Sidney N. Towle to Percy expressing his joy at being able to meet up with him at Henley that year. He praises Percy as the epitome of all that is good and true among men and acknowledges the positive influence he has had on the young men at Jesus and Kent. He closes the letter with his best wishes.

Also includes on the same page, a cutting of a map of the Kent School grounds, and a photocopied cut out of the Kent School emblem.

A letter from Sid Fowler in Vietnam, to Percy.

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Dear Percy,

As a member of Kents' 1961 Henley Crew I want to wish you all the best in the coming years.

I've never forgotten how grateful our crew was to be welcomed so warmly by you and the oarsmen of Jesus College.

My only wish is that I could be at Henley this summer to shake your hand and make a bet on the races.

Sincerely,
Sid Fowler

A letter from Seth C. Hetherington in New Jersey to Percy.

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May 21, 1971
Dear Percy:
As a member of the 1953 Henley Crew, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your much appreciated help to me and all the others who have rowed at Kent. I am sure that no one who has been at Henley in the past could possibly ever hope to see it again the same without you. again what more can I say but thank you.
Sincerely,
Seth C. Hetherington

A letter from Richard Muzzy to Percy reminiscing on his experience of Henley and Percy's involvement with the crews. He thanks him for being an inspiration and wishes him the best of luck. Signed Richard Muzzy '67

A letter from R. A. Whitaker to Percy expressing his regret that he could not be at Henley this year for Percy's last year. He reminisces on his favourite times at Henley - sitting on Percy's tool box in Boat Tent #1 passing the time of day with him. He closes the letter by wishing him a long, healthy, and happy retirement. Signed, 'Dick', R. A. Whitaker, Director and Alumni Secretary.

A letter from Price Gripekoven to Percy reminiscing on his fond memories of the 1958 crew and expressing his thanks and gratitude for all his help and encouragement. He closes the letter by saying his only regret is that other oarsmen will not experience the privilege of working with him, and wishes him well for the future.

A letter from Peter R. Coughlan in North Andover, Massachusetts, to Percy, expressing his fond memories of Henley and for Percy's help and encouragement in making the experience that much better. signed Peter R Coughlan (bow).

A letter from Peter Nixon to Percy expressing his thanks for all of Percy's help with the 1971 crew and his appreciation for Percy's willingness to help no matter the cost. Signed Sincerely, Peter Nixon, Henley Crew 1971.

A letter from Nicholas Farwell in San Mateo, California, to Percy, expressing his regret to hear that he is retiring from the Henley Royal Regatta. He thanks him for his enthusiasm, experience, and direction for the 1966 Kent Crew at Henley in 1966. He closes the letter by wishing him the best future and happiness.

Also includes a small colour photograph depicting Percy and his wife with Kent School students being presented with a book.

A letter from Michael G. Mitchell to Percy recalling his memories of his two visits to Henley and his associations with Percy and Tote Walker. He closes the letter by wishing him well for the future.

A letter from Michael Fraser Rogers to Percy expressing his thanks for Percy's help and friendship during the 1966 Royal Henley Regatta. He reminisces over his memories of Henley and wishes Percy luck for his future retirement.

A letter from Malcolm Poole, on Trinity College, Hartford letterhead paper, to Percy expressing how sorry he is to hear of his retirement and how fortunate he feels to be attending Henley that summer, and will be able to give him his personal regards. He recalls Percy's presence in the tents at the 1968 regatta as being a rewarding experience and closes the letter by wishing him a happy retirement. Signed Malcolm F. Poole, 1968 Henley Crew.

A letter from Leigh Faldi in New York to Percy.

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Dear Percy -
Although 1956 is fifteen years past all memories of Henley provide a picture of your smile & the knowledge that tent #1 woudn't have been the same without you.

Many thanks again & God's Blessing in the new venture of life
Sincerely
Leigh Faldi
'56

A letter from John Murphy to Percy reminiscing on his time at Henley and thanking Percy for making him feel at home at the Regatta. Signed, John Murphy '60 & '61 Kent Henley Crews

A letter from John Hodges in Washington, D. C. to Percy.

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Percy Bullock
Jesus College
Cambridge, England

Dear Percy
I have just heard that this is your last official year at the Regatta. I will never forget your warmth and generosity to me and the other members of the 1958 Kent Crew.

Henley won't be the same without you.
Warmest regards,
Sincerely,
John A. Hodges

A letter from James Andrew to Percy expressing his feelings toward Percy after having only knowing him one month. He thanks him for his suggestions for his allergies and for his warnings about crocodiles in the River Cam. He closes the letter by saying he will be sorry to see him go and wishes him luck for the future. Signed, Sincerely, James Andrew K.S.B.C '71