Literary: "The Second World War", Volume 1, "The Gathering Storm": [chapter 32] "Before the Storm": copy and provisional proofs., [Jan] 1947 - Jan 1948
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
External Documents
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository
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