Letters to Joan Gridley from Algiers, 1943-08-17 - 1943-09-30
Scope and Contents
Letters from Gridley to his wife during his temporary posting as Acting Chief of the Coal Division of the North African Economic Board, on subjects including: Gridley's departure for Algeria and his wish to return home quickly; the journey out and initial impressions of his working environment; his pride in his sons; his view of the challenges ahead and limited possibilities in his temporary posting; domestic conditions; an air-raid; the effect of Winston Churchill's broadcast from Quebec [Canada] and his prestige abroad; local attitudes to the war, particularly among French refugees; family affairs; news of Italy's surrender; difficulties in dealing with the Americans; a trip to Morocco; conflicting job offers from NAEB and the War Office and his own preference for a military post; pressure from NAEB to take up their offer; his return home and the difficulties of his decision.
Dates
- Creation: 1943-08-17 - 1943-09-30
Creator
- From the Fonds: Gridley, John Crandon, 1904 - 1968 (economic adviser) (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
General
File includes more detailed listing.
Finding aid date
2007-09-14 11:22:06+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository
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