Correspondence and press cuttings concerning Offa, David Blunkett's guide dog, August 1988-July 1994
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with members of the public, including children, about Blunkett's third guide dog Offa and the death of Teddy, his previous dog, 1989-1990; press article for the Sheffield Star about the process of training with Offa at the Guide Dogs for the Blind training centre in Middlesbrough, September 1988; correspondence with the Offa's Dyke Association, 1988; correspondence with members of the public concerning Offa's recovery following being run over, November 1991, and following a stomach operation, March 1992; correspondence with the public on Offa's retirement and regarding Lucy, Blunkett's new guide dog, 1994.
Dates
- Creation: August 1988-July 1994
Creator
- From the Fonds: Blunkett, David, Born 1947 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Available in the reading room by appointment.
Extent
1 Folder(s)
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository
Western Bank Library
University of Sheffield
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