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Literary: "The Second World War", Volume 1, "The Gathering Storm": chapter 23 "The Admiralty Task": copy and provisional proofs., Sep 1939 - Nov 1947

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 4/97

Scope and Contents

Includes manuscript, typescript, and galley proofs annotated with suggested corrections and amendments from various people including: WSC, "F W D" [William Deakin, literary assistant], "Tommy" [Charles Thompson, former Personal Assistant to WSC], "Com A" [George Gordon Allen], [Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Pownall], and [secretary Elizabeth Gilliatt].Also includes: cuttings from prints and proofs of 1939 minutes and telegrams from WSC and President Franklin Roosevelt for incorporation into the chapter; file note by [Deakin]; copies of book 2 table of contents.Please note that majority of file dates from 1947.

Dates

  • Creation: Sep 1939 - Nov 1947

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Extent

1 item(s) (1 file (183 loose folios))

Language of Materials

English

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Repository Details

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