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Literary: "The Second World War", Volume 1, "The Gathering Storm": [chapter 32] "Before the Storm": copy and provisional proofs., [Jan] 1947 - Jan 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 4/105

Scope and Contents

Includes typescript and galley proofs annotated with suggested corrections and amendments from various people including: "F W D" or "Col D" [William Deakin, literary assistant], WSC, [George Gordon] Allen, "Tommy" [Charles Thompson, former Personal Assistant to WSC], "H R P" [Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Pownall], "Pug" [1st Lord Ismay], "E M" [Sir Edward Marsh], [secretary Lettice] Marston [later Lettice Shillingford], and [1st Lord] Cherwell [earlier F A Lindemann].Also includes: proofs of contemporary minutes and letters from WSC for incorporation into the chapter; sections provisionally intended to feature in the chapters entitled "The Dark New Year" and "The Magnetic Mine"; a schedule of events on Swedish iron ore; a telegram from WSC on printing the chapter.

Dates

  • Creation: [Jan] 1947 - Jan 1948

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Extent

1 item(s) (1 file (148 loose folios))

Language of Materials

English

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Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

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