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Germany

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1125 Collections and/or Records:

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"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.
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German navy, 1950-08 - 1960-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 4/44
Scope and Contents

Notes on German preparations for 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 news-letter, 1939

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/STKH 3/1
Scope and Contents

Comprising English translation of German King-Hall newsletter and 'The Reply to English Propaganda' by Reich Minister Dr Goebbels, 1939.

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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German Newsletters, 1939

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/STKH 1/5
Scope and Contents

Comprising a colour facsimile copy of a scrapbook of newspaper cuttings about King-Hall's German newsletters to the middle classes, professional men and Nazi officials, including Dr. Goebbels.

Dates: 1939
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
 Sub-Series

Germany, 1919 - 1965

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/NBKR 4/264-321
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The papers cover every aspect of Lord Noel-Baker's very full and varied career and include constituency papers, Labour Party material, extensive sections on domestic and international affairs, peace and disarmament, sport, books and articles, speeches and correspondence.

Dates: 1919 - 1965
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: With the exception of two files which are still closed, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Germany, 1925 - 1950

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ZVEG 1
Scope and Contents

This series mostly consists of material relating to post-war reconstruction in Germany.

Dates: 1925 - 1950
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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Germany, 1929 - 1938

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/NBKR 4X/12
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The papers cover every aspect of Lord Noel-Baker's very full and varied career and include constituency papers, Labour Party material, extensive sections on domestic and international affairs, peace and disarmament, sport, books and articles, speeches and correspondence.

Dates: 1929 - 1938
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: With the exception of two files which are still closed, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
 Sub-Series

Germany: articles by Sandys and press cuttings, 1946

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/DSND 3/11
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The material covers much of Lord Duncan-Sandys public life. Papers, reports and correspondence document the ministries in which he served and there are also constituency correspondence, speeches, publications, press cuttings and photographs. A number of papers exist relating to his involvement in the campaign to restore Capital Punishment, the European Movement and the Civic Trust.

Dates: 1946
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The majority of the papers are open to researchers. Information about closures can be obtained from Churchill Archives Centre.
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Germany, Deutsch-Englische Gesellschaft, 1952-02 - 1953-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEJ 1/2/92
Scope and Contents

Papers and correspondence on an Anglo-German conference organised by Deutsch-Englische Gesellschaft, and a set of extracts from the German press, on defence and political issues.

Dates: 1952-02 - 1953-07
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The majority of the papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge, though the constituency papers and some of the correspondence and political papers remain closed.
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"Give us the tools", 9 Feb 1941

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 9/150A/52-75
Scope and Contents Notes for WSC's broadcast (BBC) on the war situation including: the repulsion of the threat of German invasion, the Blitz and the bombing of Britain; the strength of British spirit; the Italian attack on Greece; successes in Libya and Egypt, including victory at Sidi Barrani under General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander in Chief Middle East] and General [Henry] Wilson; successes of the British Mediterranean Fleet against the Italian navy under Admiral [Sir Andrew] Cunningham...
Dates: 9 Feb 1941
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Goa, 1961 - 1962

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/NBKR 4/323
Scope and Contents

Cuttings on Goa

Dates: 1961 - 1962
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: With the exception of two files which are still closed, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
 Item

Hamburger Illustrierte (Hamburger Illustrated), 5 October 1944

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/MISC 119/2
Scope and Contents

Photojournalistic newspaper published in Nazi Germany. Single copy of this edition: Nummer 40, 5 Oktober 1944.

Dates: 5 October 1944
Conditions Governing Access: This collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Harriet Susan Miller: Continental Tour Journal

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6230
Scope and Contents

Journal by Harriet Miller of tours on the continent with her husband, Professor W.H. Miller, 1856 and later.

Dates: 1856 (Circa)
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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"Headway towards Freedom and Peace", Nov 1938

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 9/132/111
Scope and Contents Pamphlet including on pages 18-19 an article by WSC entitled "In truth and earnestness" on the price of peace, the future of the League of Nations Union, the Munich agreement and WSC's warnings, call for action and for Britain to lead. Pages 33-35 include the text of WSC's broadcast to the United States (16 October 1938, [United States National Broadcasting Company]) entitled "The defence of freedom and peace" on the need for the democracies, including the United States, to unite against the...
Dates: Nov 1938
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Person

Heartfield, John, 1891-1968 (Artist)

 Person
Dates: Existence: 1891 - 1968
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Historical reports, 1917-09 - 1919-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 1/3/53
Scope and Contents Notes on subjects including: historical relations between Germany and France, particularly on Prince Otto von Bismarck, Chancellor of Germany, and the Franco-Prussian War, Serbia and the Balkans, German colonial policy in Africa, Germany's alliance with Turkey and general German policy, 1894-1904; the Casablanca Incident [Morocco] of 1908; German attempts to prevent an alliance between Britain, France and Russia (1904-5); the Conference of Algeciras [Spain] (1906); Kaiser Wilhelm II; the...
Dates: 1917-09 - 1919-09
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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"History of Germany", 1895-08 - 1914-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/HDLM 3/79
Scope and Contents

Notes and drafts for a history of 19th century Germany. This is probably for works that JWHM was commissioned to write for the Cambridge Historical Series in 1895 and 1901 and never finished, but some sections 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.

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.
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"Hitler file 1", 1937-04 - 1937-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/LUNG 1/9
Scope and Contents

Hitler's Private Office entertainment file, including: list of diplomatic visitors; minutes by Otto Meissner, Hitler’s Chief of Staff and State Secretary of the Presidential Chancellery; guest lists, invitation cards, menus and seating plans for various events, particularly a trade fair. Found by Lunghi in the Reich Chancellery, July 1945.

Dates: 1937-04 - 1937-11
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.