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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 153 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 16 Mar [1894]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/20/11
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Letter from WSC (Royal Military College, Sandhurst, [Camberley, Surrey]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he reports that he is doing well and that he hopes that his examination results will please "Papa" [Lord Randolph Churchill], asks her to send him money and wishes her success with her concert.

Dates: 16 Mar [1894]
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), [Nov] [1883]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/13/23
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Letter from WSC (St George's School, Ascot [Berkshire]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] discussing a firework party at which there will be two guys [Charles] Bradlaugh and O'Donovan Rossa [Jeremiah O'Donovan] and giving the names of the songs he sings in the singing class.

Dates: [Nov] [1883]
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 13 Jul [1886]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/13/90
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Letter from WSC (29 & 30 Brunswick Road, Brighton [Hove, East Sussex]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her whether she will allow him to learn the violincello instead of the piano, speculating on the Conservatives electoral prospects and asking for money as he is "bankrupt".

Dates: 13 Jul [1886]
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 24 Oct 1886

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/13/98
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Illustrated card from WSC (29 & 30 Brunswick Road, Brighton [Hove, East Sussex]) to "Mummy" [Lady Randolph Churchill] asking her to come and play at the school concert.

Dates: 24 Oct 1886
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 26 Oct 1886

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/13/99
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Letter from WSC (29 & 30 Brunswick Road, Brighton [Hove, East Sussex]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is waiting for an answer [to his request that she should play in the school concert].

Dates: 26 Oct 1886
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 07 Dec 1941

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/22C/308-309
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Letter from WSC to Neil Maclean [MP for Govan Division, Glasgow, Scotland] assuring him that the BBC and the Government have given the Glasgow Orpheus Choir ample opportunities for broadcasting.

Dates: 07 Dec 1941
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Jul 1940

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/6A/80
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Letter from [Alfred] Duff Cooper [Minister of Information, later 1st Lord Norwich] to WSC on finding employment for 2nd Lord Lytton: possible role as Chairman in reorganisation of the British Council which shares functions of Ministry of Information; suggests giving it authority over the arts to improve British cultural projects such as state-subsidised orchestras to compare with German operas. [Copy].

Dates: 22 Jul 1940
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 28 Jul 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/54A/42
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Letter from WSC to Admiral Harold Stark thanking him for the record of "Home on the Range".

Dates: 28 Jul 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 12 Jun 1898

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/64/32-33
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Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales] (Marlborough House [London]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for congratulating him on the success of a racehorse; comments on the death of Sir S Wilson and its effect on the finances of [Sarah Wilson formerly Lady Sarah Churchill and Captain Gordon Wilson] and discusses an opera singer. Envelope present.

Dates: 12 Jun 1898
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 23 Aug 1916

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/127/47-49
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Letter from Hugh [Warrender]([France]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes entertainment provided by the Lena Ashwell Concert Party and says that he is lonely and that he finds his work at the Western Front hard. Envelope present.

Dates: 23 Aug 1916
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 03 Dec [1915]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/125/1
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Poster advertising a concert organised by Lady Randolph Churchill in aid of Lady Limerick's Free Refreshment Buffet for Soldiers and Sailors and the Pioneer Players which will feature Madame Hanako and her players, Ellen Terry, Gladys Cooper and Gerald DuMaurier. Printed.

Dates: 03 Dec [1915]
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 02 Dec 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/125/2
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Press release from Lady Randolph Churchill (72 Brook Street, London) to newspaper editors publicising a concert she has organised in aid of Lady Limerick's Free Refreshment Buffet for Soldiers and Sailors and the Pioneer Players which will feature Madame Hanako and her players, Ellen Terry, Gladys Cooper and Gerald DuMaurier. Typescript.

Dates: 02 Dec 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 03 Dec 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/125/4
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Programme for a concert organised by Lady Randolph Churchill in aid of Lady Limerick's Free Refreshment Buffet for Soldiers and Sailors and the Pioneer Players which will feature Madame Hanako and her players, Ellen Terry, Gladys Cooper and Gerald DuMaurier. Printed.

Dates: 03 Dec 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), c 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/125/17
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Notepaper from Sandringham, Norfolk annotated with details of a musical programme.

Dates: c 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), c 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/125/26
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Programme for a grand morning concert in aid of the Welsh Industries Association which includes performances by Mrs Cornwallis-West [Lady Randolph Churchill] and Muriel Wilson. Printed.

Dates: c 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 07 Jul 1919

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/131/24
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Letter from Violet Woodhouse (20 Ovington Square [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which she says that she is glad that Lady Randolph enjoyed a concert and compliments her on her understanding of the harpsichord and clavichord.

Dates: 07 Jul 1919
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [Dec] [1915]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/136/76
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Letter from Fanny [Duchess of] Leeds (41 Grosvenor Square [London]) to Jennie [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that her concert made 100 pounds and expressing admiration for her piano playing. Signed manuscript.

Dates: [Dec] [1915]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 05 Jan 1886

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/46/3
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Letter from Marie [Duchess of Edinburgh] (Eastwell [Kent]) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] in which she expresses pleasure that Lady Randolph and WSC will visit Eastwell, commenting that she hopes that Lord Randolph Churchill will come too, that they may play the piano together and that [Prince Alfred of Edinburgh] is looking forward to seeing WSC.

Dates: 05 Jan 1886
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 26 [Feb] 1886

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/46/8
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Letter from Marie [Duchess of Edinburgh] to Lady Randolph [Churchill] in which she discusses arrangements to come and play the piano; asks whether Lady Mary Fitz William, her former lady-in-waiting, may come with her; and says that Lord Randolph [Churchill] need not worry as she will not invite [William] Gladstone.

Dates: 26 [Feb] 1886
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 19 Dec [1884]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/99/20-22
Scope and Contents Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](London) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: thanks for his telegram; playing the piano with Leonie [Lady Leslie, formerly Leonie Jerome]; Leonie's popularity with the family of Jack [2nd Lord Leslie]; social engagements; news of "Jack" [John S Churchill] and WSC; reference to an enclosure [CHAR 28/99/23] from Miss Thomson [WSC's teacher] concerning WSC's behaviour at school; discussion of household and staffing and WSC's arrival with Dr [Robson]...
Dates: 19 Dec [1884]
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 06 Mar [1885]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/99/43-44
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Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](London) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: the success of a concert in which she played the piano; her enjoyment of horse riding; a visit to the House of Commons for the vote of censure; political affairs and the position of the Government; his popularity and the forthcoming visit of [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales] to Ireland.

Dates: 06 Mar [1885]
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 11 Feb [1886]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/100/10-11
Scope and Contents Letter from Lady Randolph Churchill (Somerby Grove, Oakham [Rutland]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: the success of a concert in which she played [the piano]; the resignation of [4th Lord] Dunraven [as Under Secretary of State for the Colonies] which has counterbalanced the effect of [George] Goschen's successes; an invitation from Alice, Lady Salisbury and the recommendation of George [Lord Curzon, later 4th Lord Howe] that she should attend as [the Conservative Party] would like...
Dates: 11 Feb [1886]
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 23 Feb [1886]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/100/22
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Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill](2 Connaught Place [London]) to [Lord Randolph Churchill] in which she thanks him for his letter about Biskra [Algeria], expresses indignation at the omission of [Robert, 3rd]Lord Salisbury's comments about him by the press and reports that she is to play the piano in a concert at St James' Hall [London, for the Primrose League].

Dates: 23 Feb [1886]
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers. This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), c 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/137/10
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Letter from Charles-Marie Widor (3 Rue de l'Abbaye [Paris, France]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he has seen Madame de Wolkenstein at St. Sulpice and discusses arrangements to provide her with a violinist. Signed manuscript.

Dates: c 1900
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Viol music, c. 1620

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Dd.05.78.03
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Each page contains five lines of music on red staves of six lines. It seems to have been an exercise book, the tunes being similar to those in MS Dd.02.11, but of an easier character.

Dates: c. 1620
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