Letters from Lady Diana to John Julius, 1944-01-04 - 1945-06-25
Scope and Contents
Letters sent from Algiers and France, while Duff Cooper was the British representative to the French Committee of National Liberation, and then Ambassador to France, on subjects including: life in Algiers; French resentment at being ignored by the Allies; having Randolph Churchill, Eve Curie and 3rd Lord Rothschild in the house, July 1944; the death of Rex Whistler; visiting Italy, Aug 1944; arriving in Paris; Winston Churchill's official visit, Nov 1944; visiting the front line with General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, Apr 1945; life in the Embassy.
Dates
- Creation: 1944-01-04 - 1945-06-25
Creator
- From the Fonds: Cooper, Diana Olivia Winifred Maud, Lady, 1892 - 1986 (née Manners, wife of 1st Viscount Norwich) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Extent
1 file(s)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fragile
Finding aid date
2017-10-03 14:36:31.440000+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository
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