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Berlin, Isaiah, Sir, 1909 - 1997 (knight, historian and philosopher)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1909 - 1997

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

 Sub-Series

Correspondence between Isaiah Berlin, Aline Berlin, NGA, and others., 1950 - 1998

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0272/NGA/5/1/79
Scope and Contents

These files include papers related to Isaiah Berlin's published work.

Dates: 1950 - 1998
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some files are closed because they contain personal information. Most files which are marked as restricted access can be read with the written permission of the author. All other files may be consulted in the Archive Centre following the standard registration procedures.
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Correspondence with Sir Isaiah Berlin, 1958-09 - 1991-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/GLAD 8/17
Scope and Contents Subjects include: Berlin's opinion of Doctor Zhivago; his interview with GJ for the "Four Freedoms" television series; Berlin's view of John F Kennedy, President of the United States; a radio debate with Joan Robinson on Cuba; Berlin's view of David Glass, Professor of Sociology, University of London, London School of Economics; the death of Hugh Gaitskell; Berlin's view of Israel; their difference of opinion about Christopher Mayhew; Berlin's memories of the poet Anna Akhmatova...
Dates: 1958-09 - 1991-01
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Letter from Sir Isaiah Berlin to Frances Partridge, 1938-12-06

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/6/1/16
Scope and Contents

1 autograph letter signed.

Dates: 1938-12-06
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: Certain letters are closed under the terms of the Data Protection Act (1998) because they contain sensitive information about living individuals. Researchers may apply in writing to the Archivist to see the closed material, stating the intended use and precise nature of the information requested. The Archivist and Frances Partridge's Literary Executor will then consider whether non-sensitive parts of the letter may be made available, and they will consult the author if necessary. Please be aware that this decision may take several weeks and may incur photocopying charges. A statement to this effect is given with each closed file.
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Letters from Isaiah Berlin to GRB, 1951 - 1957

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/GRB/1/1/1/5
Scope and Contents

2 autograph letters signed, 1 typed letter signed and 1 autograph postcard signed.

Dates: 1951 - 1957
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
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Letters from Maurice Bowra to GHWR, 1944 - 1971

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/GHWR/3/57
Scope and Contents

1 autograph letter signed and 49 typed letters signed. The file also contains a memorial service address on Maurice Bowra delivered by Isaiah Berlin, 17 July 1971.

Dates: 1944 - 1971
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The majority of the Rylands Papers are readily available to scholars in the Archive Centre. Record consultation is by appointment. Personal letters of living authors may only be consulted with their written permission. Some material is reserved in view of its sensitivity. There is no access to such material for the time being.
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Letters from Natasha Spender to NGA, 1995-08-01 - 1996-01-17

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/NGA/5/1/927
Scope and Contents

This file comprises:-
2 autograph letters signed from Natasha Spender to NGA. 7 and 17 Jan. 1996
Photocopy of typed letter signed from Isaiah Berlin to Natasha Spender. 1 Aug. 1995
Manuscript note by NGA regarding Natasha Spender.


Dates: 1995-08-01 - 1996-01-17
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some files are closed because they contain personal information. Most files which are marked as restricted access can be read with the written permission of the author. All other files may be consulted in the Archive Centre following the standard registration procedures.
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Letters from Sir Isaiah Berlin to Joan Robinson, 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/JVR/7/62
Scope and Contents

His correspondence comprises 2 letters on her 'On Rereading Marx' (read by Isaiah Berlin before publication).

Dates: 1953
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: Note that reserved items in this series have been removed from the numerical sequence and stored separately in a box with JVR/16.
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Letters to RNL from Isaiah Berlin, 1940 - 1980-01-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/RNL/2/41
Scope and Contents

1autograph letter signed and 1 typed letter signed.

Dates: 1940 - 1980-01-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: Some items contain sensitive personal information and are closed to researchers under the terms of the Data Protection Act (1998). A request to view these items must be made in writing to the Archivist who will discuss with the researcher the possibilities for obtaining the written permission of the author. A statement to this effect is given with each closed file.
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Notes of interviews with Sir J. Balfour, Sir I. Berlin, Sir R. Birley, Sir H. Butterfield, M. C. N. Gillie, J. W. Grigg, Lord and Lady Hartwell, T. E. B. Howarth, C. P. Mayhew, J. E. Powell and others, 1976-1978

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9429/1G/406-436
Dates: 1976-1978
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Personal and business papers, 1946-03 - 1946-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/AEF/3/1/209
Scope and Contents

Includes staff negotiations for transfer of secretariats from League of Nations to United Nations and letters from Isaiah Berlin.

Dates: 1946-03 - 1946-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
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Personal and business papers, 1947-01 - 1947-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/AEF/3/1/210
Scope and Contents

Includes letters from Isaiah Berlin.

Dates: 1947-01 - 1947-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
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Personal and business papers, 1947-07 - 1947-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/AEF/3/1/211
Scope and Contents

Includes letters from Isaiah Berlin.

Dates: 1947-07 - 1947-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
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Personal and business papers, 1947-12 - 1948-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/AEF/3/1/212
Scope and Contents

Includes letters from Isaiah Berlin.

Dates: 1947-12 - 1948-10
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
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Personal and business papers, 1948-09 - 1949-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/AEF/3/1/213
Scope and Contents

Includes letters from Isaiah Berlin.

Dates: 1948-09 - 1949-06
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
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Personal and business papers, 1949-06 - 1949-12

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/AEF/3/1/214
Scope and Contents

Includes letters from Isaiah Berlin.

Dates: 1949-06 - 1949-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
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Personal and business papers, 1949-12 - 1950-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/AEF/3/1/215
Scope and Contents

Includes letters from Isaiah Berlin.

Dates: 1949-12 - 1950-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
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Personal and business papers, 1950-08 - 1951-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/AEF/3/1/216
Scope and Contents

Includes letters from Isaiah Berlin.

Dates: 1950-08 - 1951-01
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
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Personal and business papers, 1951-08 - 1952-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/AEF/3/1/218
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence 1944-7 relating to probate of the estate of Mrs Amelia Felkin and letters from Isaiah Berlin.

Dates: 1951-08 - 1952-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
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Personal and business papers, 1953-05 - 1954-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/AEF/3/1/220
Scope and Contents

Includes letters from Isaiah Berlin, Douglas Cooper.

Dates: 1953-05 - 1954-01
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
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Personal and business papers, 1956-01 - 1957-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/AEF/3/1/221
Scope and Contents

Includes letters from Isaiah Berlin.

Dates: 1956-01 - 1957-01
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
 Sub-Series

Personal and business papers, 1900 - 1957-01

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0272/AEF/3/1
Scope and Contents The series includes letters received, copies and carbons of AEF's outgoing letters, photographs, picture postcards, theatre programmes, telegrams, school and university examination papers, newspaper cuttings and documents relating to the League of Nations. Only significant correspondents are noted.The correspondence is mainly between Felkin and his mother, Mrs Amelia Felkin, his sister Winifred, his wife Joyce and his children Hugh and Penelope. Also included are letters from the...
Dates: 1900 - 1957-01
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
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Research correspondence, 1976-1979

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9429/1G/1-220
Scope and Contents

Correspondents include Sir H. Butterfield (21-30), Lord Hartwell (107-117), T. E. B. Howarth (119-136) and Lord Rothschild (189-197).

Dates: 1976-1979
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Research correspondence with Sir R. C. Hart-Davis (46-53), R. W. Keyserlingk (54-60) and others, 1979-1982

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9429/2B/1-111
Dates: 1979-1982
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

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