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Onslow, Nina Edith, 1922 - 2006 (née Sturdee, 2nd wife of 6th Earl of Onslow and Private Secretary to Sir Winston Churchill)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1922 - 2006

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

 File

Nina, Countess of Onslow, 1986

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHOH 1/ONSL
Scope and Contents

Interview with Nina, Lady Onslow [earlier "Jo" Sturdee], former personal secretary (1941-45) and principal personal secretary (1945-53) to Winston Churchill.

Dates: 1986
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: Access copies available.
 File

Nina, Countess of Onslow, 1986

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHOH 2/ONSL
Scope and Contents

Synopsis of interview with Nina, Lady Onslow [earlier "Jo" Sturdee]

Dates: 1986
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
 File

Photograph of six people on the deck of a ship at Portsmouth

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/EDVS 3/2
Scope and Contents

Includes Jo Onslow (second from the left), Evan Davies (third from the left) and Chips Gemmell (second from the right).

Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
 Fonds

The Papers of Nina, Lady Onslow

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

The collection chiefly compiles Lady Onslow's personal letters written to her parents and sister "Jim" from her travels in Churchill's service. They provide first hand evidence of her experiences and include lively recollections of Churchill, descriptions of her work and colleagues, and descriptions of journeys, accommodation and surroundings. The letters are supplemented by a small number of photographs and other mementos.

Dates: 1944 - 1956
Conditions Governing Access: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.