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Subject Source: Local sources

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History of France from Louis XII to Henri IV

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6756
Scope and Contents

Written in an early nineteenth century hand, and possibly a translation, 182 folios. Fos i, xi, 169, and the verso throughout are blank.

Dates: 1800 (Early 19th cent)
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).
Found in: Cambridge University Library
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Information Papers on Other Countries, 1939-08 - 1945-08

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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.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre / Papers of Douglas E Ritchie and Noel Newsome / Information Papers on Other Countries
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Information Papers on Other Countries, 1940 - 1943

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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.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre / Papers of Douglas E Ritchie and Noel Newsome / Information Papers on Other Countries
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Italian History

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4438
Scope and Contents

'Delle historie memorabili contiene le Guerre d'Italia de' nostri tempi', possibly in the author's own hand.

Dates: 1656 (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).
Found in: Cambridge University Library
 Fonds

John Acton, 1st Baron Acton: Papers

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4607-5021
Scope and Contents 1. Family papers The papers contain material relating to the Actons of Naples: Commodore John Acton, his nephew J.F.E. Acton and H. Acton, a midshipman; material concerning the Dalberg family, particularly the family property on the Rhine, at Herrnsheim; a few manuscripts relating to Lord Granville; and the 1st Lord Acton's personal papers, including those covering his early years, his parliamentary career and interest in Ireland, relations with his family, and the period of his life spent...
Dates: c. 1650 - 1900
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).
Found in: Cambridge University Library
 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.
Found in: Pembroke College Library and Archive / Cooke: the papers of Barrie Cooke
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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 / 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.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre / The Papers of Enoch Powell / Public and Political / Political and non-political subjects / Journalism
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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.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre / The Papers of Alfred Lyttelton and Dame Edith Lyttelton, and their son Oliver Lyttelton (1st Viscount Chandos) / Papers relating to the Lyttelton family / Various eye witness accounts of the Boer War and World War I
 Organization

Les Éditions Albert René (Publisher) (1979-) (France)

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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.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre / The Papers of Julian Amery / Recordings
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Letters and memoranda, 1898-01 - 1919-12

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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.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre / The Papers of Lord and Lady Esher
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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.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre / The Papers of Alfred Lyttelton and Dame Edith Lyttelton, and their son Oliver Lyttelton (1st Viscount Chandos) / Correspondence and photographs relating to the Lyttelton family
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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.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre / The Papers of 1st Lord Gladwyn / Family correspondence
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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.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre / The Papers of Lady Diana Cooper, Viscountess Norwich / Correspondence / Correspondence between Lady Diana and her son John Julius Cooper [later 2nd Lord Norwich] / Letters from John Julius Cooper to Lady Diana
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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.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre / The Papers of Lady Diana Cooper, Viscountess Norwich / Correspondence / Correspondence with Conrad Russell
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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.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre / The Papers of Lady Diana Cooper, Viscountess Norwich / Correspondence / Correspondence with Conrad Russell
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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.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre / The Papers of Lady Diana Cooper, Viscountess Norwich / Correspondence / Correspondence with Conrad Russell
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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.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre / The Papers of Lady Diana Cooper, Viscountess Norwich / Correspondence / Correspondence with Conrad Russell
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Letters from Lady Diana to John Julius, 1944-01-04 - 1945-06-25

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DIAC 1/6/1/8
Scope and Contents Letters sent from Algiers and France, while Duff Cooper was the British representative to the French Committee of National Liberation, and then Ambassador to France, on subjects including: life in Algiers; French resentment at being ignored by the Allies; having Randolph Churchill, Eve Curie and 3rd Lord Rothschild in the house, July 1944; the death of Rex Whistler; visiting Italy, Aug 1944; arriving in Paris; Winston Churchill's official visit, Nov 1944; visiting the front line with General...
Dates: 1944-01-04 - 1945-06-25
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 / The Papers of Lady Diana Cooper, Viscountess Norwich / Correspondence / Correspondence between Lady Diana and her son John Julius Cooper [later 2nd Lord Norwich] / Letters from Lady Diana to John Julius Cooper
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Letters from Lady Diana to John Julius, 1946-08 - 1947-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DIAC 1/6/1/10
Scope and Contents

Letters from Duff Cooper's and Lady Diana's last year at the British Embassy in Paris [France], on subjects including: life at the embassy; various visitors, including Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, Rosamond Lehmann and Ernest Bevin [Foreign Secretary]; Duff Cooper's health, Apr 1947; the death of Conrad Russell.

Dates: 1946-08 - 1947-12
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 / The Papers of Lady Diana Cooper, Viscountess Norwich / Correspondence / Correspondence between Lady Diana and her son John Julius Cooper [later 2nd Lord Norwich] / Letters from Lady Diana to John Julius Cooper
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Letters from Lady Diana to John Julius, 1948-01-02 - 1948-11-20

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DIAC 1/6/1/12
Scope and Contents Subjects include: the Chelsea Arts Ball on New Year's Eve 1947; Evelyn Waugh ["Mr Wu"]; returning to France; the death of Mohandas Gandhi; concerns about publishing her correspondence with Conrad Russell; Lady Diana's health; old admirers, including Gustav Hamel, Basil Hallam and George Moore; Duff Cooper's knighthood and lunch with the royal family; moving into a house at Chantilly; the visit to France by Princess Elizabeth, May 1948; Lady Diana's dislike of her and Duff Cooper's successors...
Dates: 1948-01-02 - 1948-11-20
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 / The Papers of Lady Diana Cooper, Viscountess Norwich / Correspondence / Correspondence between Lady Diana and her son John Julius Cooper [later 2nd Lord Norwich] / Letters from Lady Diana to John Julius Cooper
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Letters from Lady Diana to John Julius, 1949-01-17 - 1949-11-22

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DIAC 1/6/1/14
Scope and Contents Subjects include: Winston Churchill's war memoirs ("The Gathering Storm", Feb 1949; a stay in hospital; a visit to Morocco, Mar 1949; travelling back through Spain over Easter, Apr 1949; dinner with the Duke of Windsor [earlier King Edward VIII] and Duchess of Windsor [earlier Wallis Simpson], May 1949; a quarrel with Evelyn Waugh, May 1949; their 30th wedding anniversary, June 1949, and Lady Diana's memories of the wedding; a visit from Princess Margaret, June 1949; a ball at Buckingham...
Dates: 1949-01-17 - 1949-11-22
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 / The Papers of Lady Diana Cooper, Viscountess Norwich / Correspondence / Correspondence between Lady Diana and her son John Julius Cooper [later 2nd Lord Norwich] / Letters from Lady Diana to John Julius Cooper
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Letters from Lady Diana to John Julius, 1950-01 - 1950-12-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/DIAC 1/6/1/16
Scope and Contents

Subjects include: the film rights to Duff Cooper's life of King David; lunch with Graham Greene; Cooper's health and both of them taking the cure in Aix-en-Provence [France], Jan-Feb 1950; lunch with Danny Kaye [David Kaminsky], May 1950; a visit to Corsica, May 1950; opposition from the Naval Intelligence Division to the publication of Cooper's book ["Operation Heartbreak"], Oct 1950; Lady Diana's health.

Dates: 1950-01 - 1950-12-11
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 / The Papers of Lady Diana Cooper, Viscountess Norwich / Correspondence / Correspondence between Lady Diana and her son John Julius Cooper [later 2nd Lord Norwich] / Letters from Lady Diana to John Julius Cooper
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Letters from Maurice and Adeline Hankey to Robin Hankey and Ursula Hankey [later Benn], 1919-02-17 - 1919-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AHKY 1/1/26
Scope and Contents

Subjects covered include: a trip to France including visits to St Germain and the battlefield at Chemin des Dames and [Georges] Clemenceau's shooting.

Dates: 1919-02-17 - 1919-04
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. One item within the collection (AHKY 3/1/6) is currently closed for conservation reasons.
Found in: Churchill Archives Centre / The Papers of Adeline, Lady Hankey / Family Correspondence / Original letters

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