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Observations and calculations of longitude, 1854 - 1860
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/114
Scope and Contents
Observations and calculations concerned chiefly with finding the longitudes of places, including Indonesia, Bombay, Port Natal and Port Elizabeth by Lieutenant Dayman, from observed occultations, star observations and solar eclipses during 1854-1855; and Fredericton, Canada, and Cambridge, U.S.A., by W.B. Jack and J.B. Toldervy, with correspondence on their longitudes. There are a few papers on the total eclipse over Australia, 4 April 1856, and maps of the paths of the total eclipse of the...
Dates:
1854 - 1860
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Office and campaign organisation, 1983-10 - 1984-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 2/1/24
Scope and Contents
Includes: papers on the organisation of NK’s office and division of responsibilities; analysis of correspondence; note on the organisation of campaigning, policy and research; outline for 1984-85; team meetings; notes from NK’s visit to the United States in 1984; note on polling strategy; evaluation of speeches by NK; outline for late 1983; note for NK’s speech at a Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament rally; notes on Prime Minister’s Questions.
Dates:
1983-10 - 1984-10
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Sub-Series
Oliver Lyttelton: speeches, 1942 - 1971
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAN II/4/17/1-30
Scope and Contents
CHAN II/4/17/A/1 contains original listings of Lyttelton's speeches 1942-1971
Dates:
1942 - 1971
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Sub-Series
Papers on determining galvanic longitudes, 1858 - 1859
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/638
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers regarding the determination of longitudes by means of telegraph. There are papers on the difference in longitude between Paris and Greenwich, with observations and transits for clock errors; U.J.J. Le Verrier's determination of the longitude of Le Havre; A. Loussedat's determination of the difference in longitude between Toulouse and Montpellier; the longitude of Glasgow; and the difference in longitude between Altona and Schwerin. There are also papers relating to...
Dates:
1858 - 1859
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Papers on longitude and solar eclipses, 1849 - 1858
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/113
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous pieces on longitude and solar eclipses. The papers concerning longitude include pieces to ascertain the longitudes of Boston (by W.C. Bond), Durham, Cork and Haulbowline, the boundary between the U.S.A. and Mexico, and Batavia. The longitudes of Ipswich and Madras are also briefly mentioned. The material on eclipses include the eclipse of the Sun of 11 May 1724, with a contemporary illustration; a map of the world; the solar eclipse of 19 July 1748; the lunar eclipse of 28 July...
Dates:
1849 - 1858
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Papers on observatories, 1896 - 1913
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/160
Scope and Contents
(1) Papers on appointments at various observatoriesAssistant at Helwan, 1907.Mechanical Assistant at Helwan, 1908.Ceylon Survey Department, Assistant Astronomer, 1908.Government Astronomer, New South Wales, 1911-1912.First Assistant at Hong Kong, 1912.Candidacy of A.C.D. Crommelin for the Directorship of the Dunsink Observatory, 1912.Appointment of J.E. Evans as Second Assistant at Ceylon, 1912.Appointment of Assistant...
Dates:
1896 - 1913
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Papers on the Committee on Space Research, 1958 - 1963
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 9/599
Scope and Contents
Agenda and minutes of meetings of the British National Committee on Space Research and sub-committees; letters concerning attendance at meetings; and reports on meetings, activities and proposals. The papers include the following items:Report by Sir Graham Sutton on the 13th General Assembly of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics at Berkeley, California, August 1963.Papers on a report to the Committee on Space Research, 1963.Correspondence on a grant...
Dates:
1958 - 1963
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Papers on the galvanic longitude of Edinburgh, 1855 - 1858
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/636
Scope and Contents
Papers regarding the operation to discover the longitude of Edinburgh by means of electric telegraph. The papers include material on the arrangement of stars for observation; calculations of longitude at Edinburgh deduced from observations; and instructions and arrangements for those involved in the tests, including J. Washington, W. Ellis, C.V. Walker, C.P. Smyth, J.C. Clark and C.F. Varley. There are also letters on the longitude of Paris by U.J.J. Le Verrier, of Brussels by L.A. Quetelet,...
Dates:
1855 - 1858
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Papers on the Nautical Almanac Office, 1937 - 1948
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 8/25
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with the Nautical Almanac Office and related papers, including the following material:(1) General correspondenceCorrespondence with D.H. Sadler regarding the prices of N.A.O. publications, 1948.Correspondence between R. Atkinson and Professor Sollenberger regarding latitude changes, 1947.Memorandum of discussions and decisions involving Dr G.M. Clemence of the American N.A.O. and D.H. Sadler of the British N.A.O., 1947.Correspondence...
Dates:
1937 - 1948
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Papers on the Royal Astronomical Society, 1880 - 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/243
Scope and Contents
(1) Correspondence concerning Royal Astronomical Society Council business, 1900-1910Correspondence regarding the following subjects:Election of J. Glaisher as the Society's President, 1900.Recognition of Mr Tebbutt's work by H.H. Turner, 1904.Election of a Secretary, 1904.Correspondence concerning Cowell's attack on Sir George Airy's work, 1906.H.H. Turner's reflections in the 'Observatory' on the Royal Astronomical Society Council,...
Dates:
1880 - 1915
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Papers on Universal Time, 1884 - 1898
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/146
Scope and Contents
Canadian and North American Papers relating to Universal Time:Printed notice from the Royal Society of Canada drawing attention to matters of time determination and nomenclature, 1890.Letter from Wilhelm Prealt of Hamburg, in German, 1890.Letter from Sandford Fleming, Ottawa, enclosing a Bill to be laid before the United States Senate regarding the reckoning of time in the United States, 1891.Letter from [J.P. Sohiham] of Vienna sending a copy of a booklet by...
Dates:
1884 - 1898
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
Series
Papers relating to Gilchrist's diplomatic posting in Chicago, 1960 - 1962
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/GILC 11
Scope and Contents
11/A Miscellaneous personal papers, letters etc. includes a poem. Also letters from Lady Gilchrist. 11 /B Two official reports re finances & scholarships. 11/C Press cuttings - includes many which refer to the Jakarta incident. 11/D "Trip diary": (continuous letter to Lady Gilchrist) of a trip to Washington DC.
Dates:
1960 - 1962
Conditions Governing Access:
GILC 11/B closed until 2042
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Papers relating to MT's meeting with American congressmen and senators, Capitol Hill, Washington DC, USA, circa 17 July 1987, 1987-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/THCR 1/10/121
Scope and Contents
Includes briefing cards for MT; and note on media interviews for MT from (Robert) Francis Cornish (Director, British Information Service, New York) and list of senators attending the meeting with MT from M. E. [Mark] Pellew (Counsellor, British Embassy, Washington); and menu
Dates:
1987-07
Conditions Governing Access:
Opened in October 2017
It may be possible to access a digital version of the file in PDF format at Churchill Archives Centre. Advance notice is essential so please contact us to make a request.
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Papers relating to MT’s statement at the White House, Washington DC, USA, 17 July 1987, 1987-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/THCR 5/1/5/477
Scope and Contents
For the text of the statement see Oxford University Press CD Rom edition of MT’s Complete Public Statements CD Ref: 87/336
Dates:
1987-07
Conditions Governing Access:
Opened in October 2017
It may be possible to access a digital version of the file in PDF format at Churchill Archives Centre. Advance notice is essential so please contact us to make a request.
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Papers relating to the USA and President (Jimmy) Carter, November 1976-May 1978, 1976-11 - 1978-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/THCR 2/6/1/272
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with Carter and John Moore MP
Dates:
1976-11 - 1978-05
Conditions Governing Access:
Opened in November 2003
It may be possible to access a digital version of the file in PDF format at Churchill Archives Centre. Advance notice is essential so please contact us to make a request.
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Papers relating to the USA, August 1975-July 1977, 1975-08 - 1977-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/THCR 2/6/1/271
Scope and Contents
Includes copy of American nation-wide TV address by Ronald Reagan, 31 March 1976; and copies of his remarks on taxation, June-August 1978
Also includes correspondence with Henry Kissinger (consisting of forwarded message of support from Kissinger, 14 January 1977, from Ronald I Spiers (Minister, US Embassy, London) and copy of reply to Spiers from Richard Ryder of MT’s office the same day); Reed Larson, Nicholas Ridley MP and Simon Webley; and copy of MT’s handwritten letter to Lady...
Dates:
1975-08 - 1977-07
Conditions Governing Access:
Opened in November 2003
It may be possible to access a digital version of the file in PDF format at Churchill Archives Centre. Advance notice is essential so please contact us to make a request.
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Papers relating to visits to China (for the signing of the Joint Declaration relating to Hong Kong) and the USA, December 1984, 1984-12
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/THCR 1/10/78
Scope and Contents
Includes: schedules of both visits; and speaking notes for a speech given by MT at a banquet in Peking (Beijing), 19 December 1984; and annotated briefing cards for MT's bilateral meetings with Premier Zhao Ziyang, Deng Xiaoping and Hu Yaobang of China (with MT's handwritten annotations)
Also includes photocopy of the record of meetings between MT, American President (Ronald) Reagan and their senior advisers at Camp David, USA, 22 December 1984, and at the White House, 20 February 1985,...
Dates:
1984-12
Conditions Governing Access:
Opened in October 2014
It may be possible to access a digital version of the file in PDF format at Churchill Archives Centre. Advance notice is essential so please contact us to make a request.
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Personal correspondence, 1973-10-06 - 1975-12-22
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/23
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: John Selwyn-Lloyd, Speaker of the House of Commons (2); John Peyton; Douglas Kennedy (13); J Lunt (6); Edward Short, Lord President of the Council [later Lord Glenamara] on subjects including the Select Committee on Procedure (5); [Charles] Patrick Wall; Herbert Pickering, Agent-General for Alberta, Canada; Ian Gow (4); Barbara Stonehouse 4); Andrew Freeth on his latest portrait of JEP; Lord Pannell on his view of [James] Harold Wilson [Prime Minister]; 7th Lord...
Dates:
1973-10-06 - 1975-12-22
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, 1989-12-05 - 1991-01-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/40
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: 3rd Lord Beaverbrook [earlier Maxwell Aitken], Honorary Treasurer of the Conservative Party, appealing for party funds; James Molyneaux [Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party]; Norman Tebbit, thanking JEP for his support of Margaret Thatcher at the end of her premiership and looking ahead to the next election; Lord Simon of Glaisdale, sympathising on JEP's troubles with the IRA; Professor [Francis] Henry Sandbach; Sir Peter Morrison, Parliamentary Private Secretary to...
Dates:
1989-12-05 - 1991-01-14
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, 1982-05-28 - 1984-06-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/31
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: [William] John Biffen, Lord Privy Seal; Sir George Young, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of the Environment (2); David Crouch; David Howell; Barbara, Baroness Brooke of Ystradfellte, on the death of Lord Brooke of Cumnor (3); Sir Robin Williams, Honorary Secretary of the British Anti-Common Market Campaign; Charles Douglas-Home, Editor of the Times (2); John Habgood, Archbishop of York on a speech by JEP on the miners of County Durham (2); Therese,...
Dates:
1982-05-28 - 1984-06-21
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.
Fonds
Personal Papers of Rosemary Bishop, 1944 - 2004
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Bishop
Scope and Contents
The salient feature of the collection is Rosemary Bishop's letters to her parents, especially those written during her years at Girton College: these provide a snapshot of undergraduate life in the mid-late 1950s. There are also miscellaneous personal and biographical items, including some photographs. Lastly, there is a set of diaries of Rosemary Bishop's travels, though most of these appear to consist of typed versions of letters written to her parents while on her travels, thus they...
Dates:
1944 - 2004
Found in:
Girton College Archive
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Personal Papers
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Photograph album, 1900 - 1910
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRME 15/2
Scope and Contents
Comprising photographs of Alaska, 1900-3, including gold prospecting, fishing and a tidal wave; Seattle, 1900, and Detroit, 1903, in the United States; Panama, 1905-6, including construction of the Camacho Reservoir; and China, 1910, including a public execution.
Also with postcards of the Panama Canal.
Explanatory notes were added by Joan Hyde-Cates.
Dates:
1900 - 1910
Conditions Governing Access:
Unfit for production.
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Photograph album, 1972 - 1981
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/STJN 8/1/2
Scope and Contents
Titled "Hovercraft - Vol. II".
Including photographs of a 200 Squadron SR N6 Mk 5 vehicle carrying hovercraft, 1972 (1); a passenger ticket from the hovercraft service between Ryde and Portsmouth operated by Hovertravel, undated (1); a 200 Squadron SR N6 Mk 2, 1972 (1); the British Hovercraft Corporation factory containing a SR N4 being widened and an Iranian Imperial Navy BH 7 MK 4, 1972 (1); a CC 7 in the Congo used for intercepting diamond smugglers, 1972 (1); SR N4s on the...
Dates:
1972 - 1981
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
A small number of files are closed pending review and these closures are marked in the catalogue.
Series
Photographs, 1930 - 1987
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0272/JVR/13
Scope and Contents
This series comprises visual images of Joan Robinson and her family, and several others related to her travels in Asia and the Americas. These are predominantly photographs, but also include slides and postcards.
Dates:
1930 - 1987
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to some material in this collection is restricted while the author is still living, on the ground that it touches on their private or professional concerns. Other material has been reserved because, in the College's opinion, the contents of these files might be considered confidential, or offensive, by living people other than the author. Further information about such restrictions will be provided in the records of relevant items and files.
Sub-Fonds
Photographs
Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRME 15
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Correspondence and papers mainly relating to a libel action against David Irving and Cassell and Co Ltd over the publication of "The Destruction of Convoy PQ 17".
With a photograph album of Louis Egerton Broome, 1900-10.
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
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The Papers of Jackie Broome