Literature
Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 2141 Collections and/or Records:
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Personal: Business and Financial: Recovery of Churchill Papers from Peter Eaton Limited Bookseller., Jun 1950 - Dec 1964
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/131
Scope and Contents
Includes original material (and photocopies of it) recovered [from Peter Eaton Limited bookseller). This comprises: notes and correspondence relating to the composition of WSC's history of the Second World War; letters from Raymond Daniell and Theodore Bernstein of the New York Times; a note from Charles Wood [former literary assistant to WSC]; a letter from Anthony Moir of Fladgate and Company; a note from Graham Dixon about the [Chartwell] Literary Trust; and a photocopy of a pamphlet on...
Dates:
Jun 1950 - Dec 1964
Conditions Governing Access:
Open except for folios 1, 14-31 which have been closed on grounds of data protection for 75 years due to the presence of sensitive information about named individuals. Open date: 1 January 2040.
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Personal: Business and Financial: Reproductions of paintings and miscellaneous, L to Z., May 1956 - Apr 1965
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/130
Scope and Contents
Includes letters asking to reproduce images of WSC's paintings from organisations and individuals including: the Listener; National Geographic Society; Reverend Michael Randolph, editor of the Reader's Digest; Edward Halliday, President of the Royal Society of British Artists; Harry Taylforth of the Skipton [Yorkshire] Building Society (4); Mrs R Hayward, Director of the Soho Gallery; the Sunday Times; and Sir John Rothenstein, Director of the Tate Gallery. Also includes 8 letters from...
Dates:
May 1956 - Apr 1965
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Business correspondence A-D., Jul 1945 - Jul 1947
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/15
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: representatives of Lloyds Bank including Geoffrey Mason and T E R Harris (3); Rosemary McEntire of the British Embassy in Paris [France] (4) and Thomas Bromley (Foreign Office) on repairs to WSC's Breguet watch; Claus Vogel on WSC's visit to Switzerland in 1946; representatives of Cassell and Company (2), including a director, Desmond Flower, on the publication of WSC's war memoirs in the Daily Telegraph; Colonel Frank Clarke (4), HM Customs and Excise (5), and Alfred...
Dates:
Jul 1945 - Jul 1947
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Business correspondence E-Z., Jul 1945 - Jul 1947
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/16
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Howard Thomas, Producer in Chief, Pathe Pictures Limited, on film of WSC receiving the freedom of Ayr [Scotland]; Percy Cole, Editor, Official Report of Debates, House of Commons [Hansard] on reprints of WSC's speeches (2); Eleanor Goole of St Dunstan's [Institute for the Blind] on Braille editions of WSC's books (4); representatives of Nicholl, Manisty and Few [WSC's solicitors] (8); representatives of Twiss, Brownings and Hallowes Limited (8) and Sir Eric Crankshaw,...
Dates:
Jul 1945 - Jul 1947
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Business: correspondence with representatives of Fladgate and Company, particularly Anthony Moir [WSC's solicitor]., 1948 - 1956
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/28A-B
Scope and Contents
Other correspondents include: Sir Arthur Jarratt (3); Sir Alexander Korda; Brendan Bracken; 1st Lord Beaverbrook [earlier Sir Maxwell Aitken]; Leslie Graham-Dixon (2); Bernard Baruch. Also includes notes and copies of correspondence from secretaries Jo Sturdee ("N S") [later Lady Onslow], Jane Portal [later Lady Williams of Elvel], Grace Hamblin, Elizabeth Gilliatt, Gillian Maturin, Lettice Marston [later Lettice Shillingford] and Doreen Pugh; and Denis Kelly [Literary Assistant to...
Dates:
1948 - 1956
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal correspondence, 1932-08-15 - 1956-11-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/11
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Winston Churchill, on subjects including the presence of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in Parliament (2); R A Butler, on subjects including his thanks to JEP for his work in the Conservative Research Department (8); 1st Lord Woolton [earlier Frederick Marquis], Chairman of Conservative Central Office (2); Iain Macleod, Minister of Health, reproaching JEP for his attitude and asking for his help; Leo Amery on the position taken up by JEP and Julian Amery on the Suez...
Dates:
1932-08-15 - 1956-11-28
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.
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Personal correspondence, 1969-01-04 - 1971-12-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/16
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: William Whitelaw, Lord President of the Council, on MPs' expenses; Kenneth Boardman; [James] Colin Welch [Deputy Editor] of the Daily Telegraph, on JEP's views on joining the European Union (2); [Arthur] Stretton Reeve, Bishop of Lichfield; William Shepherd; Philip Goodhart, on proposed talks with the IRA; William Deedes on proposed talks with the IRA; Anthony Fell; Sir Patrick Donner asking JEP to moderate his opposition to the Common Market; [William] John Biffen on...
Dates:
1969-01-04 - 1971-12-27
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.
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Personal correspondence, 1969-01-13 - 1976-12-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/25
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Patrick de Laszlo on faults in the Constitution and work by JEP on the New Testament; Douglas Kennedy (7); Frederick Mulley [Secretary of State for Defence]; Ronald Lewin, asking JEP for help on his book on Ultra (2); Brigadier Eric Shearer (2); Richard Barlas, Clerk of the House of Commons (2); David Menhennet, Librarian of the House of Commons; Victor Russell (3); Michael Latham; [Arthur] John Page, criticising JEP's attacks on the Conservative Party; Michael Foot,...
Dates:
1969-01-13 - 1976-12-29
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.
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Personal correspondence, 1975-06-13 - 1977-12-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/27
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: [Henry] Oscar Murton, Chairman of Ways and Means, on subjects including the European Assembly Elections Bill (2); [Frances], Lady Davidson; Sir Iain Stewart (3); Henry, Lord Brooke of Cumnor (2); Tam Dalyell; Sir Richard Barlas [Clerk of the House of Commons]; Sir George Schuster, on an article by JEP on William Beveridge; Peter Clarke, former secretary to JEP (3); Gavin Strang, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Robert Edwards;...
Dates:
1975-06-13 - 1977-12-31
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.
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Personal correspondence, 1977-05-02 - 1979-12-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/28
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Richard Lankester, Registrar of Members' Interests (5); Norman St John-Stevas, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; Michael Latham; Sir John Rodgers (2); James Goodsman; Sir Nigel Fisher; Patricia, Lady Fisher; Tam Dalyell; Sir John King; [Thomas] George Thomas [later 1st Lord Tonypandy]; Thomas Galbraith; [William] John Biffen (3); Philip Beddows (3); Thomas Robbins (7); Douglas Kennedy (7); Ethel, Lady Templer on the death of Sir Gerald Templer; Brian Crozier;...
Dates:
1977-05-02 - 1979-12-20
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.
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Personal correspondence, 1981-11-04 - 1985-12-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/35
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: [Mostyn] Neil Hamilton; Richard Lankester, Registrar of Members' Interests; [Bruce] Bernard Weatherill, Speaker of the House of Commons (2); Jessica Douglas-Home; [Ieuan] Wyn Roberts [Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Welsh Office] (3); David Menhennet, Librarian of the House of Commons; [Alexander] Vesey Norman, Master of the Armouries, on sculptures in Moccas Church, Herefordshire (2); Sir Bernard Braine; Lord Templeman, Chairman of the Sub-Committee of the...
Dates:
1981-11-04 - 1985-12-19
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.
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Personal: Correspondence., 01 Jan 1898 - 31 Dec 1898
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/20
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Albert Edward, Prince of Wales [later King Edward VII] (4); Field Marshal Lord Roberts (3); George Curzon [later Lord Curzon of Kedleston]; Sir Michael Hicks-Beach; Oliver Wendell Holmes; Lord Salisbury; Lumley and Lumley, Solicitors; Frances, Duchess of Marlborough; General Sir William Lockhart; Captain Aylmer Haldane (2).
Dates:
01 Jan 1898 - 31 Dec 1898
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Correspondence., 01 Jan 1899 - 31 Dec 1899
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 1/22
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include Lord Cromer, (3) on The River War; Cecil Rhodes; Winston Churchill (American Author); Arthur Balfour (2); Lord Salisbury (3); Joseph Chamberlain (2); Alfred Beit; Sir Evelyn Wood; Lord Wolseley.
Dates:
01 Jan 1899 - 31 Dec 1899
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Family: biographical material and information file., 1891 - 1953
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/38A-B
Scope and Contents
Includes details of WSC's filing system, broadcasts, speeches, favourite songs, agricultural patronage, books, orders and decorations, honorary degrees, fellowships, freedoms, medals, ministerial appointments, service titles, degrees offered but not yet received, parliamentary seats, paintings exhibited at the Royal Academy [London], and annual subscriptions; copies of various items by WSC including a letter to the Times under the pseudonym "Scorpio" on prayers for rain, and a lecture...
Dates:
1891 - 1953
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Family etc.: correspondence., 07 Jun 1951 - 10 Oct 1951
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/49
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: "Sunny", Lord Blandford [later 11th Duke of Marlborough]; Sarah Churchill [later Sarah Crewe]; John G Churchill; CSC (7); Roger Frewen (2); Winston Guest (2); "Kitty", Lady Katherine Lambton; Mary, Duchess of Marlborough [earlier Mary, Lady Blandford] (3); Charles Rhys [later 8th Lord Dynevor]; Hope Rhys [later Hope, Lady Dynevor]; Giles Romilly; Clare Sheridan (3); [?] Patrick Mayhew, Secretary, Oxford University Conservative Association; Diana Sandys [earlier Diana...
Dates:
07 Jun 1951 - 10 Oct 1951
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Family etc.: correspondence A - J., 29 Nov 1949 - 23 May 1951
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/47
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Consuelo Balsan [earlier Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough] (2); "Mule" [Sarah Beauchamp, earlier Sarah Churchill, then Sarah Oliver, later Sarah, Lady Audley] (15); Antony Beauchamp on subjects including hopes for WSC's re-election (4); CSC on subjects including Chartwell [Kent], and avoiding offence to Queen Juliana [? of the Netherlands] (52); "Bendor" [2nd Duke of Westminster]; Diana Sandys [earlier Diana Churchill, later Diana Bailey]; Mary Soames [earlier Mary...
Dates:
29 Nov 1949 - 23 May 1951
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Family etc.: correspondence Churchill A - C., 04 Mar 1955 - 31 Aug 1958
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/55
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Arabella Churchill (4); CSC on subjects including WSC's work on volume 1 of ["A History of the English-Speaking Peoples"], her visit to Ceylon [later Sri Lanka], the Suez Canal [Egypt], family affairs, Chartwell [Kent], WSC's painting and the death of 1st Lord Bracken (91); Diana Sandys [earlier Diana Churchill, then Diana Bailey] (2); Mary Soames [earlier Mary Churchill] (3); Max Rosenheim [Director, Medical Unit, University College Hospital Medical School]; Sarah...
Dates:
04 Mar 1955 - 31 Aug 1958
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Family etc.: correspondence M - Z., 07 Jul 1945 - 07 Oct 1947
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/42
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Frances, Duchess of Marlborough, on Lord Randolph Churchill's last illness and death (1894-1895) (2); Mary, Duchess of Marlborough [earlier Mary, Lady Blandford] (3); Mary Churchill [later Mary Soames], on subjects including WSC's election defeat (6); Sir Desmond Morton [Personal Assistant to WSC] on WSC's writing career; Lilah Assanti O'Brien; Sarah Oliver ("Mule") [earlier Sarah Churchill, later Sarah Beauchamp, then Sarah, Lady Audley] on subjects including John S...
Dates:
07 Jul 1945 - 07 Oct 1947
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Financial: income tax and surtax correspondence., 06 Mar 1940 - 22 Oct 1958
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/7
Scope and Contents
Correspondents on WSC's tax, financial, and investments position include: representatives of Fladgate and Company, particularly Anthony Moir [WSC's solicitor], (20); representatives of Lloyds Bank, particularly Geoffrey Mason, (29); representatives of Cassell and Company, including a Director, Desmond Flower, (2); Andrew Heiskell, [General Manager] of Life Magazine; John Wood of Wood, Willey, and Company [WSC's accountants] (50); Henry Luce [owner of Time magazine]; William Whitney, London...
Dates:
06 Mar 1940 - 22 Oct 1958
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Financial: income tax, surtax, property, salary: statements, accounts, memoranda, and forecasts prepared by Wood, Willey and Company [WSC's accountants]., 19 Oct 1951 - 16 Apr 1955
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/8
Scope and Contents
Includes: accounts for Chartwell Farm [Kent] (September 1951 to September 1954) and 10 Downing Street (April 1952 to April 1954); financial statements (April 1951 to February 1954); turf account (August 1949 to October 1951); forecasts of living and other expenses (June 1952 to April 1953); profit and loss account for stud and valuation of horses (September 1953 to September 1954); particulars of income for 1952-3 surtax return and 1953-4 income tax return; estimated savings in taxes by...
Dates:
19 Oct 1951 - 16 Apr 1955
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Financial investments., 31 Dec 1948 - 17 Jul 1954
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/10
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence on the purchase of shares and advice on investment from: representatives of Vickers, da Costa and Company (8); representatives of Lloyds Bank, Cox's and King's Branch, London (68); Geoffrey Mason [formerly at Lloyds]; Christopher Soames. Also includes notes and copies of correspondence from secretaries Jo Sturdee ("N S") [later Lady Onslow], Maud Stanley, Lettice Marston [later Lettice Shillingford], Elizabeth Gilliatt, and Jane Portal [later Lady Williams of...
Dates:
31 Dec 1948 - 17 Jul 1954
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Financial: Lloyds Bank., 07 Aug 1945 - 12 Dec 1947
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/11
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence on managing WSC's accounts, literary royalty payments, and arranging money for trips abroad from: representatives of Lloyds Bank, Cox's and King's Branch, London (82); Anthony Moir of Fladgate and Company [WSC's solicitor]. Also includes notes and copies of correspondence from secretaries Jo Sturdee ("N S") [later Lady Onslow], Elizabeth Layton, Kathleen Hill, Lettice Marston [later Lettice Shillingford], and Elizabeth Gilliatt.Also includes royalty statements from...
Dates:
07 Aug 1945 - 12 Dec 1947
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Financial: Lloyds Bank., 31 Dec 1947 - 13 Nov 1951
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/12
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence from: representatives of Lloyds Bank, Cox's and King's Branch, London, including Geoffrey Mason, on managing WSC's accounts (102); A J Moyes of the House of Commons Fees Office on WSC's salary as an MP (10); Christopher Soames on WSC's betting account. Also includes notes and copies of correspondence from secretaries Lettice Marston [later Lettice Shillingford], Jo Sturdee ("N S") [later Lady Onslow], Lilian Buck [private secretary to Randolph Churchill], Jane Portal...
Dates:
31 Dec 1947 - 13 Nov 1951
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Personal: Financial: Lloyds Bank, First National Bank of New York [United States]., Aug 1951 - Jun 1956
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 1/14A-B
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence from: representatives of Lloyds Bank, Cox's and King's Branch, London, including Geoffrey Mason, on managing WSC's accounts (188); Richard Griffiths [Assistant Secretary, Treasury]; representatives of Fladgate and Company, including Anthony Moir [WSC's solicitor] (9); Sverker Astrom [Counsellor at Swedish Embassy, London] on WSC's Nobel prize money; representatives of the First National Bank (4). Also includes notes and copies of correspondence from secretaries Jo...
Dates:
Aug 1951 - Jun 1956
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
Fonds
Personal Papers of Bessie Rayner Parkes, 1654 - 2006
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Parkes
Scope and Contents
The papers have been acquired by Girton College in several deposits. The original batch was arranged and listed in 1985 and consists of personal writings, diary fragments, correspondence, newspaper cuttings and unpublished material for a biography of Bessie's early life. Additional papers donated in 2013 were arranged and listed in 2014: these comprise chiefly papers of and relating to Louise Swanton Belloc and family. Correspondence forms a large percentage of the archive (perhaps about...
Dates:
1654 - 2006
Found in:
Girton College Archive
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Personal Papers