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Belisha, Leslie Hore (1893-1957, 1st Baron Hore-Belisha of Devonport, politician)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1893 - 1957

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

 Fonds

The Papers of Leslie Hore-Belisha

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HOBE
Scope and Contents

The collection, though small, is interesting as no other papers appear to have been left by Hore-Belisha. It comprises letters, diaries, some photographs and documents (mainly copies) covering most of Hore-Belisha's career but concentrating on his most important position as War Minister from 1937-1939 and particularly the events surrounding his dismissal by Neville Chamberlain.

Dates: 1928 - 1981
Conditions Governing Access: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.

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