Diary, 1949
Scope and Contents
Diary. Subjects covered include: relations with United Nations committees, the British Delegation, especially with Barbara Castle, and the Foreign Office; Cadogan's inspection of building plans and models for the new United Nations Council Chamber; notes on progress with the United Nations Atomic Energy commission, the Commission for India and Pakistan, and the Commission for Conventional Armaments; discussions relating to United Nations Security Council resolutions on Indonesia, Palestine, and trusteeship of strategic areas; notes regarding Cadogan's visit to California and Nevada, including visits to the Huntington Library, Universal Filmstudios, and the Grand Canyon; the admission of Israel to the United Nations; reactions to the Communist Revolution in China; discussions surrounding relief for refugees and human rights; rearmament in West Germany [later part of Germany]; comments on social engagements, golf, and other leisure activities, especially Canasta.
Dates
- Creation: 1949
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Extent
1 volume(s)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2014-02-21 11:40:49.930000+00:00
Subject
- Foreign Office (Organization)
- United Nations (Organization)
- Bevin, Ernest, 1881 - 1951 (statesman and Trade Union Leader) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository
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Churchill College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS United Kingdom
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