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'Reflections of Adelisa', vol.I, 1908-08 - 1952-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 6/3/136

Scope and Contents

Notes and writing by AFA, including: AFA's opinion of Winston Churchill and an account of her conversation with him during the war, on John Amery, India, Sir [Richard] Stafford Cripps, the importance of understanding other countries, particularly relating to Stanley Baldwin's lack of knowledge of foreign affairs, the Chamberlain family, particularly [Arthur] Neville Chamberlain's failure to include LSA in his Cabinet and [Joseph] Austen Chamberlain's problem with Sir Leslie Wilson as Chief Whip and Churchill's good relationship with his own Chief Whip [? Sir Albert Edmondson, later 1st Lord Sandford]; account of a conversation with Sir James Barrie on subjects including his book "Sentimental Tommy", the Bronte sisters, women in general and a new idea for a book; letter from Mary, Lady Hudson [earlier Mary, Lady Northcliffe] recalling the meeting with Barrie; a telegram of thanks from Winston Churchill; account of the state opening of Parliament, 1909; account of the parade for King Edward VII's official birthday, 1908; account of a reception given by Pamela McKenna at Admiralty House [London]; text of article on the Labour politician John Burns; text of an article on eligible bachelors in Parliament; poems.

Dates

  • Creation: 1908-08 - 1952-05

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 352

Finding aid date

2004-12-22 11:23:46.390000+00:00

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Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

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