DLA096-0058  Partial transcription

The Tablet [1925]

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The Bodleian Library is to have an artistic and permanent memorial of its association with the present Sovereign Pontiff. Mr. Philip Laszlo, we learn, has presented to the famous library his portrait of Pius XI [6690], painted last year, showing His Holiness seated in his robes of state. The Pope is the most illustrious of those now living who have used the Bodleian, and Oxford University sent him a message of congratulation three years ago, on his election to the Papacy.

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