Women
Found in 416 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 18 Apr 1885
Issue of the St Stephen's Review published to commemorate 'Primrose Day' and dedicated to the Primrose League which includes cartoons and satirical pieces about Lord Randolph and an item about Dames of the Primrose League which mentions Lady Randolph Churchill. Some of the cartoons are annotated with notes about the identity of those portrayed.
(Untitled), 15 Oct 1912
Copy of a letter from WSC (Admiralty) to [Lord] Northcliffe [formerly Alfred Harmsworth] in which he thanks him for the present of a stick to be used against the suffragettes, comments on a reference to L G [David Lloyd George] at the Journalists' Banquet and on the favourable treatment WSC has been given by Northcliffe's newspapers.
(Untitled), c 1883
Printed rules relating to membership of the Primrose League by women.
(Untitled), 12 [Jul] 1918
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Headquarters, 5th Army, British Expeditionary Force, France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses sympathy about the cancellation of her plans [to visit Nigeria] due to the rules about women travelling; describes a day spent with WSC and "Sunny" [Charles, 9th Duke of Marlborough] at the battle field and thanks her for offering to pay school fees for "Johnnie" [John G Churchill]. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 22 Jun 1915
Letter from Victoria (Schoneberg House, Pall Mall [London]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] thanking her for agreeing to arrange concerts for the munitions workers.
(Untitled), 28 Oct 1915
Letter from Winifred McKidd (100 Cromwell Road [London]) to [Constance] Larymore giving details of her career including her work for the Bank of Montreal [Canada], the Ministry of Food and says that she intends to prove that "a woman's work is equal to that of a man's". Annotated on the dorse with notes in the hand of Lady Randolph Churchill. Covering letter at CHAR 28/122/71.
(Untitled), [1915]
Letter from "Winnie" [Winifred, Duchess of Portland](43 Avenue Henri Martin [Paris, France]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking for information about the hospital ship Maine for a hospital ship, the "Charlie Rouge", which is to sail to the Dardanelles.
(Untitled), 06 Dec 1917
(Untitled), 31 Jan 1918
Cutting of a newspaper article from the Evening Standard and St James's Gazette about a fund raising event for a loan fund which aims to finance the training of women so that they can earn a living. Includes comments about Lady Randolph's pride in a sculpture by Clare Sheridan which was on display and the variety of trades undertaken by "adventurous Eves".
(Untitled), 21 Feb 1918
Cutting of a newspaper report from The Daily Mirror about the Childrens' Jewel Fund. The author comments that Lady Randolph Churchill, [Pamela] Lady Lytton and [Julia] Lady Henry were among those assisting the charity.
(Untitled), 27 Feb 1918
Cutting of a newspaper article from the Westminster Gazette about the Children's Jewel Fund, organised by [Julia] Lady Henry and [Consuelo] Duchess of Marlborough [later Consuelo Balsan] which aims to establish infant welfare and maternity centres throughout the British empire. Includes a report of a meeting (attended by Lady Randolph Churchill and CSC) at which Lady [Florence] Barrett spoke of the high numbers of women dying in childbirth.
(Untitled), 1880s
Letter from Albert Edward [Prince of Wales] (Marlborough House [London]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] in which he thanks her for sending him a newspaper cutting from The Figaro, advises her to stage the event which she is organising in a private house rather than a theatre so that several ladies will be prepared to appear. Envelope present.
(Untitled), 19 Oct 1889
(Untitled), 27 Nov 1886
Letter from Helene [Princess d'Orleans] (Sheen House, East Sheen, Surrey) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] thanking her for a letter and a photograph which she says will be a souvenir of her time spent at Sandringham and which she will use as a example of how women may help their husband to accomplish great things and says that she is looking forward to seeing her again.
(Untitled), [Jul] [1885]
Telegram from H Byson (Darlington [Durham]) to Lady Randolph Churchill wising her success in [the Woodstock election which Lady Randolph canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill] and informing her that "All Conservatives in North heartily condemn mean and disreputable Radical Opposition which threatens you".
(Untitled), 04 Jul 1885
Telegram from Lord Cairns (Board of Trade) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on the success of [the Woodstock by-election] and on her effective canvassing [on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), 29 Jun 1885
Letter from George Elliott (The American Rural Homes Company, Rochester, New York [United States]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that there is a great deal of local interest in the career of Lord Randolph Churchill, says that he wishes her success in [the Woodstock by-election which she canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph], and asks her whether she would be prepared to write an article on women's influence in British politics.
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
Telegram from Sir Robert Peel (London) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he congratulates her [on the result of the Woodstock by-election] and says that the result is attributable to the work done by her and Lady Curzon [formerly Lady Georgiana Churchill, later Lady Howe].
(Untitled), 29 Jun 1885
Letter from Cecil Paslieu, Ruling Councillor [of the Ladies' Branch of the Churchill Habitation of the Primrose League] (The Midland Press Limited, 33 Queen Street, Wolverhampton [West Midlands]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he thanks her on behalf of the Ladies' Branch of the Churchill Habitation of the Primrose League for agreeing to become branch president.
(Untitled), 02 Jul 1885
Letter from Mrs James Davis, Dame of the Primrose League (Varna Road, Edgbaston [Birmingham]) to Lady Randolph Churchill wishing her success in canvassing for Lord Randolph Churchill at Woodstock success. Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
Telegram from The Edinburgh Habitation, Primrose League, 9 Castle Street [Edinburgh, Scotland]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on the success of the [Woodstock by-election] and saying that the result is due to her exertions [she canvassed the election on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill].
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
Letter from H W Stamper (Richmond [Virginia, United States]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that Lord Randolph's popularity in Virginia is partly due to her support and "wifely devotion", congratulates her on his success in the Woodstock by-election [which she canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill] and says that he admired her when she lived in New York [United States].
(Untitled), 01 Jul 1885
Letter from W Taylor (238 Hyde Road, Manchester) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] enclosing an article from the Manchester Guardian [not present] concerning her support for Lord Randolph Churchill in the Woodstock by-election and advising that Lord Randolph should improve his manners if he wishes to win. Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
Letter from T Trevorwhite (The Salisbury Club, St James' Square [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on the [result of the Woodstock by-election] and on her "splendid efforts".
(Untitled), 02 Jul 1885
Postcard from "A Working Man" (London) to Lady Randolph Churchill commenting on the "humiliating and unmanly position" of [Lord Randolph Churchill] having to send his wife to fight for his seat [at the Woodstock by-election] and on [Lord Randolph's] "vile language".