France
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 927 Collections and/or Records:
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From Siegfried Sassoon, [France], 14 July 1916
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/S/25a
Scope and Contents
'This [accompanying sketch of an equestrian statue] gives a rough idea of what I should like erected on Market Hill after my demise - But it must be executed by a Royal Acadamician...'
Dates:
14 July 1916
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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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From Sir James Steuart Wilson, 2nd Bn K[ing's] R[oyal] R[ifle] C[orps], France, 7 Dec. 1914
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/W/80
Scope and Contents
Celebration of [King's College] Founder's Day; problems involved in cashing a cheque; unimpressed by most Belgian refugees; wet, muggy weather, with little to do
Dates:
7 Dec. 1914
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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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From Sir James Steuart Wilson, 2[nd Bn] K[ing's] R[oyal] R[ifle] C[orps], [France], 12 Aug. 1916
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/W/121
Scope and Contents
Very hot and dusty in Picardy; Beecham and his production of Seraglio; moves into the front line the next day as a company commander, a role he prefers
Dates:
12 Aug. 1916
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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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From Sir James Steuart Wilson, [France], 9 Jan. 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/W/83
Scope and Contents
Will have to rest in hospital for a time; does not wish to be sent to 'any Red Cross show'
Dates:
9 Jan. 1915
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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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From Sydney A. Wells, BEF, France, 5 Nov. 1918 ('Guy Fawkes Day')
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/W/50
Scope and Contents
An indiscretion; has been painting: 'Buying painting materials in this absurd town was great fun.'
Dates:
5 Nov. 1918 ('Guy Fawkes Day')
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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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From William John Oatfield, [France], 5 Oct. 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/O/2
Scope and Contents
The prospect of leave and the amenities of an unidentified base town [Amiens?]; fighting in wet weather; 'Would you tell me the name of some nursery ballads you once played to me?'
Dates:
5 Oct. 1915
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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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Further papers relating to Gridley's work in Algeria and France, 1943-10 - 1947-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/GRID 6
Scope and Contents
Includes: report by Gridley to Lord Hyndley [Controller-General Ministry of Fuel and Power, earlier John Hindley] on his first visit to Algiers as Acting Chief of the North African Economic Board Coal Division, particularly on the division's achievements, the high coal requirements of French North Africa, relations with the Americans and French, local coal output, the use of coal substitutes and NAEB staff; memorandum by Gridley on NAEB's functions, structure and staffing; copy of notes on...
Dates:
1943-10 - 1947-07
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 John Gridley
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General articles 1914-18, 1914-09 - 1918-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 1/3/12
Scope and Contents
Press cuttings, texts and prints of articles and lectures by LSA, on subjects including: the role of the Empire in the war; Ireland's demand for fiscal autonomy; the constitutional development of South Africa; British preparations for war; imperial taxation; investing the surplus funds of the trade unions into industry; arming new recruits; LSA's own career.
Also includes: article by L J Maxse [Editor of the National Review] on lack of support for the Army from the Government; print...
Dates:
1914-09 - 1918-06
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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General papers, 1957-02 - 1958-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEJ 1/5/1
Scope and Contents
Includes: minute from Alan Lennox-Boyd, Secretary of State for the Colonies [later 1st Lord Boyd of Merton] on development of the Seychelles; memorandum from the Revolutionary Government of Indonesia in Europe on the military, political and social economic situation in Indonesia; notes of meetings between JA and Michel Debre, Jacques Soustelle and [?] Marcel Boussac on Anglo-French relations, particularly on the Common Market and the association of Guinea with Ghana; note on the division of...
Dates:
1957-02 - 1958-12
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.
Unknown
"Handbook of the French Army: General Staff, War Office", 1914
Unknown
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 26/6
Scope and Contents
Printed. Detailed information about the French army including French history, France, army conditions and recruitment, organisation, administration, military education, uniform, and the French navy.
Dates:
1914
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
Sub-Series
Information Papers on Other Countries, 1939-08 - 1945-08
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/NERI 6/1
Scope and Contents
For broadcasts to Albania, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Greece, Portugal, Rumania [Romania], Spain, Yugoslavia [later Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia]
Dates:
1939-08 - 1945-08
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Sub-Series
Information Papers on Other Countries, 1940 - 1943
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/NERI 6/12
Scope and Contents
France; Ms note attached to paper on 'German Tactics in France' provided by Dr Stenton based on his research)
Dates:
1940 - 1943
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Sub-Fonds
John Montague, 1967-2012 and undated
Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/1058/COO/3
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The collection consists of correspondence, poetry and prose received by Barrie Cooke and original artwork produced by him. The principal correspondents are Seamus Heaney, Ted Hughes, Jean Valentine and John Montage, and their letters along with their poetry and prose are to be found in the archive. There is also a large series of correspondence from poets and artists resident in Ireland, the United Kingdom and America, often consisting of just 1 or 2 letters from each correspondent but...
Dates:
1967-2012 and undated
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The Archive reading room is open by appointment, Wednesdays-Fridays, but all visits must be booked in advance. Photographs may not be taken of the Seamus Heaney and Ted Hughes material without the permission of the Estates. The Archivist can provide further information and contact details for permissions. The remainder of the collection may be photographed for private research, subject to UK copyright provisions. Those wishing to publish from the collection should seek advice from the Archivist prior to publication.
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Journal of a tour in France, 2 Sept. 1830-18 Oct. 1830
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6812
Dates:
2 Sept. 1830-18 Oct. 1830
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Joseph Romilly: Diaries
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Journalism aborted, 1983-08 - 1991-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 3/2/4/8
Scope and Contents
Correspondence on cancelled articles and media interviews by JEP, with correspondents including: Paul Morrish (3); representatives of the Telegraph Magazine (5); representatives of the BBC (9); James MacManus, Assistant Editor, Sunday Telegraph (3); Douglas Keay, Woman's Own magazine (6); representatives of Phi Television Limited (4); Susan Raven, Assistant Editor, Sunday Times magazine (5); Gillian Fairchild, Features Editor of Good Housekeeping (3); David Skan, Commissioning Editor, the...
Dates:
1983-08 - 1991-12
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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Lady Betty Balfour, 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAN I/9/3
Scope and Contents
Comprising a journal of visit to Arthur Balfour in Paris (12).
Dates:
1919-02-17 - 1919-02-28
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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"Les jeunes nationalistes d’Extrême-Orient", 1946-04-09 - 1946-04-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEJ 11/1
Scope and Contents
Tribune de Paris interview with Leo Amery, JA, Alexandre Varenne, former French Governor of Indochina and André Labouquère, on subjects including self-government for India and on Indochina [later Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam].
Dates:
1946-04-09 - 1946-04-10
Conditions Governing Access:
Access copy available.
Series
Letters and memoranda, 1898-01 - 1919-12
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/ESHR 4
Scope and Contents
This series contains a vast array of correspondents from both the Royal Household and political and military notables of the period. Some of the key correspondents have been noted here, with additional information about the topics discussed, which are mainly related to the war effort and to politics. Many of the volumes have a brief contents page at the back. Most of the volumes contain copies of outgoing correspondence, although several have original incoming letters, inparticular from...
Dates:
1898-01 - 1919-12
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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Letters from Archer Geoffrey Lyttelton to Margaret Lucy Becher and photograph of Lyttelton, 1914 - 1916
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAN III/01
Scope and Contents
Lyttelton writes of experiences during the war, of his experience at Ypres in 1914 as Lieutenant Colonel - he writes on a typewriter, missing the P. Includes a letter regarding Archer being fit for service again.
Dates:
1914 - 1916
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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Letters from GJ to his mother, Rose Jebb, 1940-06 - 1960-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/GLAD 7/8
Scope and Contents
Subjects include: whether to send the children to the United States during the war; concerns about his sister Marjorie, living in Italy; the difficulties in dealing with the Soviets; progress of the Paris Peace Conference, 1946; GJ's view of the United Nations Security Council and his own star status in New York [United States]; the British delegation to the sixth General Assembly of the United Nations, 1951; trouble caused by American investigations into alleged Communists; taking up the...
Dates:
1940-06 - 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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Letters from John Julius to his parents, from Strasbourg, 1947-01 - 1947-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DIAC 1/6/2/13
Scope and Contents
Letters sent while John Julius was studying languages at the Université de Strasbourg, France.
Dates:
1947-01 - 1947-06
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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Letters from Lady Diana Cooper to Conrad Russell, 1944-01 - 1944-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DIAC 1/1/23
Scope and Contents
Letters from Algiers and Paris [France] on subjects including: life in Algeria; Winston Churchill’s visit to Marrakesh [Morocco], Jan 1944 and Clementine Churchill’s view that he would die after the war; a visit by Mary, Lady Spears [earlier Mary Borden], Feb 1944; a visit from Martha Hemingway [Martha Gellhorn], Mar 1944; Charles de Gaulle ("Charlie Wormwood"); Randolph Churchill’s plane crashing, July 1944 and stay, Aug 1944; going to Italy, Aug 1944; life in Paris.
Dates:
1944-01 - 1944-12
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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Letters from Lady Diana Cooper to Conrad Russell, 1946-01 - 1946-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DIAC 1/1/26
Scope and Contents
Letters from France, chiefly the British Embassy in Paris [France], mainly on entertaining, with other subjects including: the Conference of Foreign Ministers (including Ernest Bevin [Foreign Secretary]); the declining health of "Loulou" [Louise de Vilmorin]; visits from Winston Churchill in Paris and Geneva [Switzerland], July and Aug 1946; Mary Churchill’s engagement to [Arthur] Christopher Soames; the death of Lady Diana’s sister Marjorie, Lady Anglesey.
Dates:
1946-01 - 1946-12
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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Letters from Lady Diana Cooper to Conrad Russell, 1947-01 - 1947-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DIAC 1/1/28
Scope and Contents
Letters from France, chiefly the British Embassy in Paris [France], mainly on entertaining, including visits by Rosamond Lehmann and Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, with other subjects including the wedding of Mary Churchill to [Arthur] Christopher Soames, and the signing of the Treaty of Dunkirk.
Dates:
1947-01 - 1947-03
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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Letters from Lady Diana Cooper to Conrad Russell: transcripts, 1945-08 - 1945-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DIAC 1/1/25
Scope and Contents
Letters from France, chiefly the British Embassy in Paris [France], mainly on entertaining, but also on Winston Churchill’s visit to Paris, Nov 1944, and the death of [?] Maurice Baring. Includes some originals.
Dates:
1945-08 - 1945-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.