Public and Political: General: Various: "I worked for Mr Churchill" by Elizabeth Layton, typescript., 1947
Scope and Contents
Includes typescript proofs of a book by Elizabeth Layton [later Elizabeth Nel] published as "Mr Churchill's Secretary" sent for WSC's approval. The book covers her experiences working for WSC between 1941 and 1945 and subjects and events including: WSC's work habits and methods of writing speeches; his personal health during the war; wartime events including the blitz and VE Day; visits to Washington [United States], Quebec [Canada], Cairo [Egypt], Teheran [Iran], Moscow; 10 Downing Street, Chequers [Buckinghamshire], and Chartwell [Kent]; and the 1945 General Election.
Dates
- Creation: 1947
Conditions Governing Access
Open
Extent
2 file(s) (2 files (212 loose folios))
Language of Materials
English
External Documents
Subject
- 10, Downing Street, London, England (Organization)
- Chequers Court (Organization)
- Chartwell Manor (Organization)
- Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer, Sir, 1874 - 1965 (Knight, statesman and historian) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository
Churchill Archives Centre
Churchill College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS United Kingdom
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