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Germany

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Subject Source: Othersource

Found in 1111 Collections and/or Records:

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Diary, 1937

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ACAD 1/6
Scope and Contents Diary. Subjects covered include: relationships within the Foreign Office and diplomatic service; the growing threat of Hitler and Mussolini; the challenges of, and opinions on, British foreign policy; international relations with, in particular, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, France and the United States of America; the Spanish Civil War and the Non-Intervention Committee; paralysis at the League of Nations; the Abyssinian and Sudetenland Crises and the Imperial Conference as well as social and...
Dates: 1937
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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Diary, 1938

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ACAD 1/7
Scope and Contents

Diary. Subjects covered include: relationships inside the Foreign Office and diplomatic service; the Abyssinian crisis and relations with Italy as differing to those with Germany; the Anglo-American and Anglo-French relationships; Anthony Eden's resignation in February; the Czechoslovakian crisis and the Munich Agreement; the policies of rearmament and appeasement and the League of Nations as well as social and family events.

Dates: 1938
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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Diary, 1939

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ACAD 1/8
Scope and Contents Diary. Subjects covered include: relationships inside the Foreign Office and diplomatic service with a sense of the complexities of British governmental policy; a trip to Rome in January 1939 to visit Mussolini regarding Hitler's in Europe; Franco and the Spanish Civil War; the German occupation of Prague in March 1939; Italian occupation of Albania; the challenges of working with the Soviet Union; the build up to war, with the declaration of war against Germany and her allies, and the...
Dates: 1939
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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Diary, 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ACAD 1/9
Scope and Contents Diary. Subjects covered include: relationships within the Foreign Office and diplomatic service, including with Samuel Hore-Belisha and The Viscount Halifax; the work load at the Foreign Office and Cadogan's increasing strain; the crisis with the ice-free harbour at Narvik in Norway in April 1940; the intrigue surrounding a new prime minister and the invasion of Holland and Belgium in May 1940 as well as the general progress of war and the consequences of the fall of France in the summer of...
Dates: 1940
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
 Fonds

Diary of a Journey through Germany

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6651
Scope and Contents

Diary of a journey through Germany, 8-29 September [1835], apparently in Baly's hand, 122 folios. On fo. 2 is an explanatory note in the hand of the donor. Running from the end of the volume are notes on the geological formations in the districts visited and financial accounts for travel expenses.

Dates: 1835
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Draft lecture on German influence on British history, 1922-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/HDLM 3/101
Scope and Contents From the Series: Includes: JWHM's early work as a student, lecturer, classicist and historian; numerous articles and book reviews; several works on Bismarck and 19th century Germany; JWHM's writing on South Africa in association with 1st Lord Loch; entries for the Encyclopaedia Britannica; articles on Germany in the First World War and the Versailles Treaty; material on the posthumous publication of JWHM's "Studies in Diplomatic History"; some articles by Kenneth Headlam-Morley, mainly relating to the Saar...
Dates: 1922-11
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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Drafts on German history, 1895-08 - 1914-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/HDLM 3/80
Scope and Contents Annotated drafts for a history of 19th century Germany. This may be for works that JWHM was commissioned to write for the Cambridge Historical Series in 1895 and 1901 and never finished, but it may also relate to "A short history of Germany and her colonies" (1914), written by JWHM with Walter Alison Philips, and Arthur William Holland as part of the 11th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Subjects include: the Prussian constitution and the Carlsbad Decrees of 1819; the Zollverein...
Dates: 1895-08 - 1914-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
 Fonds

Drake: the papers of Montague Garrard Drake

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/1058/DRA
Scope and Contents

Pembroke holds five volumes and one draft volume of Montague Garrard Drake’s travel diaries, written on paper with vellum limp binding and leather ties.

Dates: 1710 - 1712
 Fonds

Edward Byles Cowell: Papers

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6406-6409
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence, sermons, lectures, articles and other miscellaneous papers.

Dates: 1810-1903
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Sub-sub-class

Enemy Civil Defence, 1945 - 1946

 Sub-sub-class
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HDSL 6/38-42
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Hodsoll played a major role in the development of air raid precautions [ARP]/ civil defence and this is reflected in the collection held at Churchill Archives Centre which he described as representing "a unique history of Civil Defence and its allied problems" (letter to Stephen Roskill, 27 August 1967). Until 1935 Sir John seems to have kept very few papers, but from then onwards very little of importance is missing. The printed material is particularly important because it consists of...
Dates: 1945 - 1946
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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Entries for the Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1901 - 1902

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/HDLM 3/81
Scope and Contents

Annotated galley proofs from JWHM’s entries on various German and Austro-Hungarian politicians and the history of the Vatican for the [? 10th edition] of the Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Dates: 1901 - 1902
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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Entries for the Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1910-08 - 1911

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/HDLM 3/82
Scope and Contents

Annotated galley proofs from JWHM’s entries on the history of Germany and Austria-Hungary and various German and Austro-Hungarian politicians and writers for the [? 11th edition] of the Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Dates: 1910-08 - 1911
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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"European Unity", 28 Mar 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/33C/578-622
Scope and Contents Speech notes for WSC's speech (House of Commons) on subjects including: relations between Britain, France, West Germany [later part of Germany] and the Soviet Union; the presence of West Germany in the European Assembly, in Western defence and a united Europe; reconciliation between France and West Germany and the lead being taken by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer, Federal Chancellor of Germany; mutual assistance between Britain, France and West Germany for the good of Europe; reasons...
Dates: 28 Mar 1950
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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"Every man to his post", 11 Sep 1940

 Unknown
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 9/144/61-68
Scope and Contents Notes for WSC's broadcast (BBC) on subjects including: the night bombing of London; the Battle of Britain and the successes of British fighter squadrons; the possibility of invasion and German deployment of barges, ships and troops in readiness; a call for every man and woman to do his duty; and the strength of British fleets and flotillas, air power, fortification and the million and a half men of the Home Guard. Includes the phrase "This wicked man [Adolf Hitler]...this monstrous product...
Dates: 11 Sep 1940
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Unknown

"Every man to his post", 11 Sep 1940

 Unknown
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 9/176A/37-41
Scope and Contents Draft speaking notes for WSC's broadcast (BBC) on subjects including: the night bombing of London; the Battle of Britain and the successes of British fighter squadrons; the possibility of invasion and German deployment of barges, ships and troops in readiness; a call for every man and woman to do his duty; and the strength of British fleets and flotillas, air power, fortification and the million and a half men of the Home Guard. Includes the phrase "This wicked man [Adolf Hitler]...this...
Dates: 11 Sep 1940
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Sub-Series

Files about Germany, 1919 - 1928

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HTRY 1/2
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Includes files on America, Germany, India, and on various subjects including inflation and the Bank of England.

Dates: 1919 - 1928
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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First revise proof of "Bismarck, the man and the statesman": volume I, 1898-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/HDLM 3/65
Scope and Contents

English translation of Bismarck's memoirs ["Gedanken und erinnerungen"], translated under the supervision of A J Butler, with editorial assistance from JWHM.

Dates: 1898-11
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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First revise proof of "Bismarck, the man and the statesman": volume II, 1898-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/HDLM 3/66
Scope and Contents

English translation of Bismarck's memoirs ["Gedanken und erinnerungen"], translated under the supervision of A J Butler, with editorial assistance from JWHM.

Dates: 1898-11
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
 Series

"Führer Conferences on Naval Affairs", 1947

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

The documents known as the "Führer Conferences" were among the German Naval Archives captured by the British and Americans at Tambach Castle during the Second World War. They are minutes of staff meetings between Hitler and his naval commanders and they were translated and published by the Admiralty in 1947.

Dates: 1947
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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General articles 1914-18, 1915-10 - 1949-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 1/3/13
Scope and Contents Includes: reprint of a memorandum to the Cabinet by 1st Lord Milner, Secretary of State for War, reporting on his visit to France (March 1918); notes by LSA for a projected book on the war; pamphlet on improving government with constitutional changes, including an Irish settlement, by individuals including Frederick Oliver; reviews of later accounts of the war; report of special Labour Party conference; pamphlet by Edmund Morel calling for peace and on Russia's part in causing the war; list...
Dates: 1915-10 - 1949-05
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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German Colonial Claim, 1936-07 - 1938-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 1/5/49
Scope and Contents

Book of newspaper cuttings, including articles and letters from LSA and others to the press, on Germany's claim to her former colonies in Africa.

Dates: 1936-07 - 1938-11
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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German Colonial Claim, 1936-04 - 1939-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 1/5/50
Scope and Contents Speeches, articles, notes and correspondence on Germany's claim to her former colonies in Africa, including: extracts from Hansard with House of Commons speeches by [Arthur] Neville Chamberlain [Prime Minister], LSA, David Grenfell, James Thomas, Secretary of State for the Colonies, Winston Churchill, Geoffrey Mander, [Samuel] Vyvyan Adams, Lord Cranborne, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs [later 5th Lord Salisbury], [Robert] Anthony Eden [Foreign Secretary, later 1st Lord Avon],...
Dates: 1936-04 - 1939-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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German cryptography, 1950-08 - 1960-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 4/42
Scope and Contents From the Series:

[?] Papers used in the official naval history of the Second World War.

Dates: 1950-08 - 1960-08
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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German minelaying, 1950-08 - 1960-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 4/43
Scope and Contents

Notes on the failure to prepare for the magnetic mine.

Dates: 1950-08 - 1960-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.