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Postcards, 1939 - 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/CMR/241/3

Scope and Contents

Sepia pictures printed by J Salmon Ltd: the interior of the Chapel looking west from the choir area (14727); King's and Clare and the Cam (14728); and the screen and east end of the Chapel from King's Parade (13597). Hand-tinted picture by ETW Dennis and Sons shows the Chapel, Gibbs, part of Clare and part of the Cam.

Dates

  • Creation: 1939 - 1945

Conditions Governing Access

From the Sub-Fonds:

ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD MAY BE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS. ASK THE ARCHIVISTS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Extent

4 item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Ralph N Bell was in the RAAF and stationed in Bottesford, England in bomber command during World War Two. During and after the war he travelled around England and collected postcards which he left to his son and daughter-in-law upon his death.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

In May 2024 the postcards were given by the Bells to the Chapel Administrator who transferred them to the archives.

General

The postcards all have inspirational messages from the Prime Minister printed on them, so were most likely printed during the second world war.

Repository Details

Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository

Contact:
Archivist
King's College
Cambridge CB2 1ST United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 331444