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The Papers of Joseph Ford

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/FORD

Scope and Contents

Ford's papers consist of three diaries kept during his postings, and a later memoir of him by his son.

Dates

  • Creation: 1960 - 2014

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers wishing to publish excerpts from the papers must obtain prior permission from the copyright holder and should seek advice from Archives Centre staff.

Biographical / Historical

Joseph Ford was a diplomat whose positions included British Consul-General, Hanoi, North Vietnam (1960-1962) and British Consul General at New Orleans, United States (1963-1964).

Extent

4 file(s)

Language of Materials

English

Other Finding Aids

A copy of this finding aid is available for consultation at Churchill Archives Centre, Cambridge and the National Register of Archives, London.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These papers were deposited at Churchill Archives Centre by Ford's son in 1996 and 2014.

General

This catalogue was prepared by Natalie Adams, December 2000, and retroconverted by Louise King, November 2005.

Originator(s)

Ford, Joseph Francis, 1912-1993, diplomat

Date
2005-08-02 11:26:39.170000+00:00
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

Contact:
Churchill Archives Centre
Churchill College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 336087