Personal papers, 1919 - 1944

Series

Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/DOO/2

Scope and Contents

Includes: copy of Harry's birth certificate, 1919; two letters from Harry to his father dated 13 September 1933 and 28 December 1943 (describing his Christmas at home with family and friends and his recent commission as a Naval Liaison Officer to the Dutch Navy); small diary belonging to Harry's mother, Dec. 1942-Jan. 1944, including references to Harry on home leave.

Dates

Creation: 1919 - 1944

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

Some records series are subject to confidentiality restrictions with the following closure periods: 30 years from date of creation for general administration files, legal records and financial files; 50 years from date of creation for governmental records, including papers of the College Governing Body and College Council, and constituent committees; 100 years from date of creation for personal and personnel records, including tutorial files, staff and fellows files and appointment records, personal finance and pension records. In addition sensitive correspondence and papers concerning College affairs such as disputes and disciplinary matters are closed for 100 years. Restrictions apply on some personal and private papers.