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Soviet Union

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 669 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 08 Jul 1954

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 6/3A/40-41
Scope and Contents Copy of a telegram from WSC to Dwight Eisenhower, President of the United States, marked "top secret" in which he explains why he sent a telegram to [Vyacheslav] Molotov [Soviet Foreign Minister] without submitting it to Eisenhower; asks him to re-read recent correspondence; re-affirms his conviction that there should be a summit meeting with the Soviet Union; discusses Molotov's reply and the likelihood that the Soviet Union may welcome domestic prosperity and international contacts; and...
Dates: 08 Jul 1954
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Jul 1954

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 6/3A/42
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Telegram from WSC to [Dwight Eisenhower] President of the United States marked "top secret" including the text of his message to [Vyacheslav] Molotov [Soviet Foreign Minister] suggesting a Two Power meeting between the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union, and the text of the response from Molotov expressing sympathy for the proposal. Typescript.

Dates: 07 Jul 1954
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Mar 1954

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 6/3A/60-64
Scope and Contents Copy of a letter from WSC to [Dwight Eisenhower] President of the United States marked "private & personal" on East West trade; explaining his hopes to ease relations with the Soviet Union and that development of life in the Soviet Union and enjoyment of consumer goods may relax the "grim discipline"; he feels that weapons and military equipment should not be exported to the Soviet Union, but that the export of many items should not be banned because they might be used for military...
Dates: 24 Mar 1954
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Mar 1954

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 6/3A/66-68
Scope and Contents Copy of a letter from WSC to [Dwight Eisenhower] President of the United States marked "most secret and confidential" on subjects including: agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States on key principles; the nuclear test at Eniwetok Atoll and implications for London "I am told that several million people would certainly be obliterated by four or five of the latest H bombs"; statements by Sterling Cole; the Soviet Union's nuclear capability; the responsibility conferred by the...
Dates: 08 Mar 1954
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Jul 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 6/3A/92-93
Scope and Contents Copy of a letter from WSC to "Ike" [Dwight Eisenhower], President of the United States marked "most secret and personal" in which he explains that he suffered a stroke which paralysed his left side and affected his speech and so was not able to accompany him as planned. He discusses a previous stroke in 1949 which has been kept secret, and hopes that he will be able to continue to pursue his "theme". He also discusses negotiations with Egypt and expresses confidence in [5th Lord] Salisbury...
Dates: 01 Jul 1953
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 04 May 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 6/3A/113
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Copy of a telegram from WSC to Dwight Eisenhower, President of the United States, with a draft of a proposed personal message from WSC to [Vyacheslav] Molotov [Soviet Foreign Minister] suggesting that he visits Moscow, because of the illness of [Anthony] Eden [later 1st Lord Avon], in order to "restore an easy and friendly basis" between the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union. Carbon typescript.

Dates: 04 May 1953
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 05 April 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 6/3A/124
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Telegram from WSC to Dwight Eisenhower, President of the United States, marked "personal and private" on the improvement in the Soviet "mood" and the need for continued vigilance and defensive rearmament; explaining that the British Ambassador to the Soviet Union [Sir William Hayter] has been instructed to settle minor points with the Soviets; and the need for close co-operation. Typescript.

Dates: 05 April 1953
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Jul 1954

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 6/3B/176-180
Scope and Contents Copy of a letter from "Ike" [Dwight Eisenhower, President of the United States] (The White House) to WSC marked "eyes only- top secret" in which he reflects on WSC's desires to make a joint pronouncement; to transfer responsibility to his successor [Anthony Eden, later 1st Lord Avon]; and to achieve a recognisable milestone towards peace which [Eisenhower] feels lies behind WSC's attempts to meet [Vyacheslav] Molotov [Soviet Union Foreign Minister]. He suggests that WSC might make a speech...
Dates: 22 Jul 1954
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Apr 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 6/3B/209-210
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Copy of a letter from "Ike" [Dwight Eisenhower, President of the United States] (The White House, Washington) to WSC marked "top secret" thanking him for his comments on his speech. He feels that they should not rush the next step with the Soviet Union and should delay seeking a Four Power summit or personal contact, although he asks for as much notice as possible should WSC seek personal contact "for some special and local reason." Typescript.

Dates: 25 Apr 1953
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Jul 1954

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 6/3C/234-235
Scope and Contents Copy of a letter from "Ike" [Dwight Eisenhower] President of the United States to WSC commenting "You did not let any grass grow under your feet"; asking for advance notice of any public announcement about WSC's personal message to the Soviet Union; discussing a possible statement by Eisenhower; emphasising the importance of delicate handling to avoid the impression that Eisenhower had sanctioned the approach, or that there was disagreement between the United Kingdom and the United States....
Dates: 07 Jul 1954
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 09 Feb 1954

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 6/3C/241-242
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Copy of a letter from "Ike" [Dwight Eisenhower, President of the United States] (The White House, Washington} to WSC marked "personal" expressing pleasure at WSC's good health; commenting on outbursts by [Vyacheslav] Molotov [Soviet Union Foreign Minister]; the importance of unity between free nations; and future history and legacy of leaders. Typescript.

Dates: 09 Feb 1954
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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U.S.S.R. Constitution, 1980

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/SPRG 5/2
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Constitution (Fundamental Law) of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 2nd ed. (U.S.S.R., 1980)

Dates: 1980
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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Visit to Moscow, 1984-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 19/2/10
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Detailed briefing notes and programme for NK’s visit to the Soviet Union and meeting with President Konstantin Chernenko. Includes a report on the visit to the Soviet Union by the Parliamentary party’s Foreign Affairs Group, 1981.

Dates: 1984-11
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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Visit to Moscow, 1984-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 19/2/11
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Includes: briefings for NK’s visit to the Soviet Union, particularly on defence and human rights; notes of NK’s meeting with President Konstantin Chernenko on arms reduction; speech notes; programmes and arrangements for various visits; transcript of an interview by NK for Radio Moscow; information for press.

Dates: 1984-11
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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Visit to the Soviet Union: press cuttings, 1963-05 - 1963-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEJ 1/6/15
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Papers from JA's time as Secretary of State for Air and then as Minister of Aviation, including: his ministerial correspondence; minutes as Secretary of State for Air; papers on an official visit to the Soviet Union; press cuttings on JA's visit to Australia for the Blue Streak missile tests; papers on defence collaboration with France; papers on the scrapping of the TSR-2 strike and reconnaissance aircraft.

Dates: 1963-05 - 1963-06
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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Visit to the Soviet Union: report, 1963-06 - 1963-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEJ 1/6/16
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Papers from JA's time as Secretary of State for Air and then as Minister of Aviation, including: his ministerial correspondence; minutes as Secretary of State for Air; papers on an official visit to the Soviet Union; press cuttings on JA's visit to Australia for the Blue Streak missile tests; papers on defence collaboration with France; papers on the scrapping of the TSR-2 strike and reconnaissance aircraft.

Dates: 1963-06 - 1963-07
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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"What the Conservatives will do: a shortened version of the Conservative and Unionist Party's policy: General Election, 1951", 1951

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 2/123/3
Scope and Contents Pamphlet detailing Conservative election policy under a number of headings: "Pillars of Peace" on measures to support the British empire and Commonwealth (including an Empire economic conference, imperial preference), the unity of the English speaking peoples, the United Nations and hopes that Soviet Russia will join it, and support for the rearmament programme; "Increase national output"; "Halt to nationalisation" including industrial measures, and the repeal of the Iron and Steel Act,...
Dates: 1951
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Working papers of CS's Cabinet: papers on the security of EEC institutions, 1973-08 - 1973-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/SOAM 3/2/5
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Notes on letter bombs, and a security report on possible threats from the Soviet Union.

Dates: 1973-08 - 1973-09
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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Writ and Claim for libel issued by WSC against the Daily Mirror, 25 Oct 1951

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 2/221/64
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Includes transcript of published articles including "Whose Finger?" about WSC's words on the possibility of nuclear war and that "only Russia or America was in a position to pull the trigger" and a series of articles about on WSC's possible policy of issuing a peace ultimatum to Stalin.Printed pamphlet.

Dates: 25 Oct 1951
Conditions Governing Access: Open