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2 newspaper cuttings, 1890
1) report on the Cambridge Mathematical Tripos, printed in The Times, 9 June 1890; and 2) report from Cambridge, including a reference to the inferior earning capacity of women who have taken the Tripos, printed in The Guardian, 12 Nov. 1890.
A National Institution and a Great Medical and Nursing School, 1906
Reprint of an article published in The Times May 1st 1906 concerning the Addenbrooke's Hospital fundraising appeal.
Acquired Papers. Copies of correspondence between WSC and Alfred Harmsworth, who became Lord Northcliffe in 1905. All items are typescript and unsigned unless otherwise described., 1899 - 1922
Acquired Papers. Copies of special issues of the St Stephen's Review which include cartoons and satirical pieces about Lord Randolph Churchill., 1884 - 1886
"Are there Men in the Moon?", 8 Mar 1942
Cutting from the Sunday Dispatch of an article by WSC asking whether life exists elsewhere in the universe. Written shortly before the war, but not published until 1942.
Articles and legal action, 1991-05 - 1992-07
Correspondence concerning NK’s libel cases against the press, on subjects including: the bill for his son Stephen Kinnock’s 21st birthday party and allegations that it was paid for by the Cypriot politician Charilaos Costa; an alleged row between NK and Brian Walden during a television interview, 1991; an article with malicious allegations about NK’s daughter Rachel, 1991; NK’s alleged friendship with the businessman 'Gifi' Fields.
Articles and legal action: Noest, 1989-11 - 1990-01
Correspondence concerning NK’s libel case against the press, on an alleged row between himself and a guard over seating on a train.
Articles and legal action: Northern Ireland, 1990-12 - 1993-03
Correspondence concerning NK’s libel case against the press, on his visit to the Parachute Regiment, Belfast, 1990 and alleged remarks he made about Northern Ireland.
Broadcasts and interviews, 1983 - 2003
Articles by NK and concerning NK, and transcripts of television and radio broadcasts and interviews given by NK, with associated correspondence and briefings. Includes European Commission interviews and requests for interviews.
Copy of a letter from WSC to Geoffrey Dawson, 08 May 1926
Copy of report to the Cabinet Re The "British Gazette", 25 May 1926
Report by Sir Malcolm Fraser, Controller of the Stationery Office, on subjects including: the decision to produce a daily newspaper; requisitioning the offices of the "Morning Post"; use of volunteers; distribution of the British Gazette; requisitioning of a paper mill and paper from newspapers and paper manufacturing; difficulties of obtaining men to work; and circulation figures for the "British Gazette" 'the largest of any daily paper in any part of the world at any time'.
Cuttings collected by Raymond Preston, 1947 - 1952
Articles and reviews by Preston, reviews of his work by others, cuttings collected for general interest. Mainly from The Listener.
Daily Mail, 2004-10 - 2004-12
Papers and correspondence on a libel case taken out by NK following an article by Simon Heffer in the Daily Mail on NK’s resignation as Michael Foot’s Parliamentary Private Secretary, venality, and failure to deal with European Commission fraud.
Diary, 1935
Diary of Cadogan's first year in China. Subjects covered include: the ongoing difficult relationship between Japan and China and the importance of balancing British interests in the region; his promotion to Ambassador in June 1935; Cadogan's relationship with the Foreign Office and the impact of Frederick Leith-Ross' mission; the Chinese financial crisis and difficulties with journalists as well social and family events.
Diary, 5 August-29 September 1944
Diary of Cadogan's involvement in the Dumbarton Oaks and Second Quebec Conferences in the autumn of 1944. Subjects covered include: discussions surrounding the formation of the United Nations Security Council, including negotiations over voting procedure and rights of veto for member states; interaction with the press and photographers; Cadogan's reaction to hearing his own voice on a Paramount film of the Dumbarton Oaks Conference; and comments on travel, dinners, and books read.
Freedom of the Press, 1984-05 - 1985-10
Correspondence with representatives of the campaign for press and broadcasting freedom.
General articles 1914-18: official naval despatches No 3, 1914-08 - 1914-12
Copy of a special illustrated pamphlet by the Graphic, reproducing Admiralty despatches on events including: the loss of HMS Aboukir, HMS Hogue and HMS Cressy; the battle of the Bight of Heligoland [Germany]; the sinking of the German cruiser Emden; the loss of Rear-Admiral Christopher Cradock's squadron off Chile; the battle of the Falkland Islands; naval assistance to the army in France; the work of the Naval Flying Corps; German and British naval losses up to December 1914.