Original letters, 1903 - 1939

Sub-Series

Reference Code: GBR/0014/AHKY 1/1

Scope and Contents

This section of Lady Hankey's papers comprises original letters between Maurice and Adeline Hankey and to their children.

Dates

Creation: 1903 - 1939

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.

One item within the collection (AHKY 3/1/6) is currently closed for conservation reasons.

Extent

7.5 archive box(es) (7.5 archive boxes (54 files))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Lady Benn had packaged the letters and correspondence in this section into brown envelopes bundled into date ranges. The envelopes have been retained and often contain notes on the subjects of the letters or information about dating undated letters.

Related Materials

Transcripts of many of the letters contained in this section can be found in AHKY 1/2. Lord Hankey's papers (reference HNKY 3) also contain family correspondence.