Broadcast by Hore-Belisha on the progress of the war, 1939-10-21

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/HOBE 5/81

Scope and Contents

From the Fonds:

The collection, though small, is interesting as no other papers appear to have been left by Hore-Belisha. It comprises letters, diaries, some photographs and documents (mainly copies) covering most of Hore-Belisha's career but concentrating on his most important position as War Minister from 1937-1939 and particularly the events surrounding his dismissal by Neville Chamberlain.

Dates

Creation: 1939-10-21

Creator

From the Fonds: Belisha, Leslie Hore (1893-1957, 1st Baron Hore-Belisha of Devonport, politician) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.