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Public and Political: General: Gifts I-Z., Jan 1948 - Aug 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 2/377

Scope and Contents

Correspondents (on gifts to WSC) include: Professor John Jewkes, on gift of book "Ordeal by Planning", Simon Ramsay MP, on proposed gift of gold boxing gloves from Joe Louis, with press cuttings on Louis' visit to London [gift declined by WSC, note annotated "I am not going to fight anyone. I am not in fabour of prize fighting. I am not in favour of niggers either"]; Sir John Marshall, on gift of ancient Indian coin, bearing the earliest known example of the "V for Victory" sign; Eleanor Merry on gift of book; Sir Thomas Moore MP, on gift of history of Hatchards Booksellers, London; Desmond Morse-Boycott on gift of book "They Shine Like Stars"; Harold Macmillan (later Lord Stockton) (2) on gift of books, "The Struggle for the World" by James Burnham and "Ordeal by Planning" by John Jewkes, also enclosing text of speech on the dangers of Communism; Rauf Orbay, on gift of dried fruit; Quo Tai Chi, on gift of cigars, also commenting on his experiences as China's representative on the United Nations Security Council; Montres Rolex SA, Switzerland, on gift of Rolex watch, with brochure illustrating Jubilee Models; Lord Stamford (2) on gift of photograph of portrait of the First Duke of Marlborough hanging at Dunham Massey Hall; Sir Malcolm Stewart, on gift of books; James Stuart on gift of champagne (Pol Roger 1928); Sir Stanley Unwin on gift of book "Germanys Air Force"; Robert Vaughan on gift of walking stick formerly belonging to the late Lord Salisbury; E Wallach, on gift of Nelson letter in 1940; Colonel William Wood, on gift of photographs of the New South Wales War Veterans' Home, Sydney, Australia.

Dates

  • Creation: Jan 1948 - Aug 1948

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Extent

1 file(s) (1 unbound file, 326 items)

Language of Materials

English

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