Scope and Contents Mainly during foreign or academic tours. Although Lady Whitby accompanied Sir Lionel on some trips after the end of the Second World War, some of these diaries were written for each other, when separated by foreign travel and work, with the intention that they could read them when reunited. The diaries cover the latter part of the Second World War, when Dr Whitby was Commanding Officer of the Army Blood Transfusion Service, and his time as Regius Professor of Physic at the University of...

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A reciprocal diary for 'Leo' to read on his return. Entries record her journey with her husband to Downing Street to start the trip on 5 September, her worries about the wartime travel, lack of news and efforts through Lady Moran to get permission to communicate, along with daily routines etc.

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Entries record a hectic schedule of one university/medical centre after another, with an exhausting catalogue of functions attended and people met.

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Small pocket address book.

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Entries relate to various events in America and Canada. Includes list of Christmas presents at the back of the notebook.

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Includes original articles, diaries, photographs and other papers, plus copies of originals held by the family of Sir Lionel Whitby. Also includes other items such as his undergraduate gown, medals and awards, copies of published books and secondary material donated by his family.