Dictation tape, 1966 - 1968-05
Scope and Contents
Includes: dictated draft review of Dana Schmidt's book "Yemen: the Unknown War" (cassette 1 side 1); dictated letters relating to an article on air terminal design and a letter to JA's son Leo on Lady Catherine Amery being in a court case and on her health (cassette 1 side 1); dictated note on JA's part in Israeli-Jordanian negotiations on the Middle East peace process (cassette 1 side 2 and cassette 2 side 1); an account of the writing of JA's book "Sons of the Eagle" (cassette 1 side 2 and the end of cassette 2 side 1); dictated review of ["The Young Politician"], Vol II of Randolph Churchill's biography of Sir Winston Churchill (cassette 2 side 2); dictated letters of thanks in response to well-wishers following the loss of JA's seat in the 1966 General Election (cassette 2 side 2).
Dates
- 1966 - 1968-05
Conditions Governing Access
Access copy available.
Extent
2 cassette(s)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The recording lasts 1 hour 39 minutes.
Former / Other Reference
Box 751
General
Tape 1 jammed half way through recording, JA then went onto tape 2; therefore the account of Israeli-Jordanian negotiations is in two separate parts.
Finding aid date
2016-02-12 15:14:09.873000+00:00
Processing Information
Digitised as part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund supported Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project by the Norfolk Record Office in partnership with the British Library
Creator
- From the Fonds: Amery, Harold Julian, 1919 - 1996 (Baron Amery of Lustleigh, politician) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository
Churchill Archives Centre
Churchill College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS United Kingdom
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