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Economic files: Canadian currency, 1932-02 - 1941-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 1/5/20

Scope and Contents

Papers and correspondence on linking the Canadian dollar to sterling, with correspondents including: Sir Kingsley Wood, Chancellor of the Exchequer; Lord Cranborne, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs [later 5th Lord Salisbury]; Arthur Greenwood [Minister without Portfolio]; Vincent Massey, High Commissioner for Canada (3); Henry Clay [Economic Adviser to the Bank of England]; James Ralston, Canadian Minister of Finance; Montagu Norman [Governor, Bank of England] (2); John Darling.

Also includes: article by John Darling on the Imperial Economic Conference, Ottawa [Canada] and the Canadian currency; press cuttings on stabilization proposals for the Canadian currency; memoranda by LSA from the Ottawa Conference on the Canadian currency problem and the general monetary situation; memorandum by LSA on the need for a stable exchange rate, and whether the Canadian dollar should be linked to sterling.

Dates

  • Creation: 1932-02 - 1941-05

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.

Extent

1 file(s)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

Box 147

Finding aid date

2003-09-19 14:23:28.590000+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

Contact:
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