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Sport

 Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 294 Collections and/or Records:

 Series

Sport, 1909 - 1972

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/MLDK 5
Scope and Contents

These files relate to competitions and trophies in shooting (1929-1972); rowing (1909-1962); tennis (1933-1962); the Olympics (1936-1948); general sports (1935-1969).

Dates: 1909 - 1972
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The diaries and letter books (ref. MLDK 11) may only be seen with the permission of the family. The rest of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
 Series

Sport, 1912 - 1981

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/NBKR 6
Scope and Contents

Includes material relating to the Olympics, athletics and the International Council for Sport and Physical Education.

Dates: 1912 - 1981
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Sport, 1987-01 - 1991-06

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 4/9
Scope and Contents

Papers and correspondence on sports policy, with correspondents including: Jack Dunnett, President of the Football League, on policy towards football; Jack Cunningham on the launch of a Sports Charter. Also includes: report of the Jockey Club working party on Sunday racing; proposal for establishing a Sports for Labour programme using sporting celebrities.

Dates: 1987-01 - 1991-06
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Sport, 1989-05 - 1992-02

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 4/10
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and notes on Labour sports policy, including the launch of the Sports Charter, with correspondents including: Denis Howell [environment spokesman]; Juan Antonio Samaranch, President of the International Olympic Committee, on Manchester’s bid for the 1996 Games.

Dates: 1989-05 - 1992-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
 Item

'Sporting Sonnets and Other Verses' by A. R. Haig-Brown, 1903

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/1058/COL/11/2/BrownA/1
Scope and Contents

Published by George Allen, London.

Dates: Publication: 1903
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is currently being catalogued. For access please contact the Archivist in the first instance.
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Sports bursaries, 2001 - 2007

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Reference Code: GBR/2511/DCSA/O/4/2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Papers and correspondence relating to sports days with Wolfson College, Oxford and requests for reimbursement for sports expenses.

Dates: 2001 - 2007
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Darwin College Archives is committed to providing access to its collections for the purposes of teaching, research and administrative reference. Access to collections must be facilitated by archival staff and materials are not to be removed from the archival storage facility without the express consent of the archivist and appropriate documentation for legitimate purposes only, such as reproduction or display. Access to collections is subject to statutory and legal limitations relating to data protection and copyright restrictions under the 2018 Data Protection Act, the 2000 Freedom of Information Act, and relevant copyright legislation. Records containing personal and special category data under General Data Protection Regulations will be closed on data protection grounds while the named individuals are (or may be) alive. Restrictions may also be placed on uncatalogued records and donated material in accordance with donors’ wishes.
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Sports Charter: drafts and correspondence, 1990-08 - 1991-07

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 4/11
Scope and Contents

Correspondents include: Tom Pendry [sport and tourism spokesman] (2); Kate Hoey; Jack Cunningham. Also includes: notes; draft copies; comments and amendments; previous policy papers on sport; minutes of planning meetings.

Dates: 1990-08 - 1991-07
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
 Fonds

The Papers of Alfred Lyttelton and Dame Edith Lyttelton, and their son Oliver Lyttelton (1st Viscount Chandos)

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAN
Scope and Contents

Political and personal correspondence and other papers.

CHAN 1, contains mainly papers of Hon Alfred Lyttelton and Dame Edith Lyttelton, with a smaller quantity of material of Oliver Lyttelton
CHAN II, consist mainly of papers of Oliver Lyttelton, with a smaller quantity of papers of Alfred and Edith Lyttelton


Dates: 1804 - 1972
Conditions Governing Access: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Transcript of CS's interviews with Martin Meredith, 1985 - 1985-04

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/SOAM 10/19
Scope and Contents Almost complete copy. Subjects include: the Conservatives in the 1960s; becoming British Ambassador to France; CS's relationship with Margaret Thatcher; the Conservatives in the 1950s; the Civil Service strike, 1981; early negotiations for entry into Europe, 1960-64; CS's view of Sir Winston Churchill and [Maurice] Harold Macmillan [later 1st Lord Stockton]; CS's visit to the Soviet Union,1964; becoming British Ambassador to France; the Soames Affair, 1969; negotiations on entry into...
Dates: 1985 - 1985-04
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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(Untitled), 09 Mar 1890

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/1/5
Scope and Contents

Letter from Jack Milbanke, Eartham, Chichester, to WSC, on WSC's troubles at Harrow, hunting, and on Milbanke's Commission in the Sussex Militia.

Dates: 09 Mar 1890
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 13 Nov 1891

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/13
Scope and Contents

Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Elstree School) to WSC, account of meeting of hunt at Elstree, with sketches of huntsman and hounds.

Dates: 13 Nov 1891
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 27 Mar 1892

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/19
Scope and Contents

Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Elstree School, Herts) to WSC, on the Harrow Fencing Cup.

Dates: 27 Mar 1892
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Mar 1892

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/2/61
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 2 Connaught Place, London, to WSC, congratulations on WSC's success in the Harrow School Fencing competition. "I only hope fencing will not too much divert your attention from the Army Class.

Dates: 25 Mar 1892
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [Mar 1892]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/7/5
Scope and Contents

Letter from Murland Evans to WSC, on the Harrow Fencing Cup.

Dates: [Mar 1892]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Jul 1892

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/7/8
Scope and Contents

Letter from Chester Dawson, St Catherine's School, Broxborne to WSC, congratulations on winning the Public Schools Fencing Competition. Stating that he was leaving St Catherine's School And was hoping to get a job with an illustrated newspaper.

Dates: 22 Jul 1892
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 28 Mar 1892

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/8/35
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill, Grand Hotel, Monte Carlo, to WSC, congratulations on winning Public Schools Fencing Competition.

Dates: 28 Mar 1892
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [18 Jun 1893]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/8/44
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill, Sunningdale, to WSC, on her visit to the Ascot races, and on the Sandhurst entrance examination.

Dates: [18 Jun 1893]
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 23 Sep [1896]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/8/62-63
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill, Invermark, Brechin, to WSC, on his voyage to India, on her fishing trip to Scotland and family finances. Reporting conversation with the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), advising him not to race in India as the races "are not square & the best of reputations get spoiled over it.

Dates: 23 Sep [1896]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Jun 1902

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/33/16-19
Scope and Contents

Letter from WSC to [St John Brodrick, later Lord Midleton, War Office], on the report of the Committee on the Education of Officers, advising against the prohibition of inter-regimental polo tournaments [carbon copy].

Dates: 07 Jun 1902
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 30 Aug 1904

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/43/35
Scope and Contents

Letter from Sir William Joynson-Hicks, (later Lord Brentford), asking for a chat about "football clubs and such abominations" to WSC.

Dates: 30 Aug 1904
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 1905

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/52/1
Scope and Contents

Wembley Park Polo Club Rules [printed].

Dates: 1905
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Feb 1905

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/52/2-3
Scope and Contents

Account with Leicestershire Horse Repository, sending cheque for £20 4s 6d, for sale of two polo ponies.

Dates: 25 Feb 1905
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 20 Mar 1905

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/52/6
Scope and Contents

Description of polo ponies "Greybeard" and "Redskin", owned by H. Schwind.

Dates: 20 Mar 1905
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 01 May 1905

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/52/12
Scope and Contents

Letter from Alfred Withers to WSC, on his subscription to Wembley Park Polo Club.

Dates: 01 May 1905
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 06 May 1905

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/52/13
Scope and Contents

Letter from Withers & Co. to WSC, on his membership of Wembley Park Polo Club, enclosing list of members.

Dates: 06 May 1905
Conditions Governing Access: Open