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Literary: "The Aftermath", Volume 4 of "The World Crisis"., 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/248
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Galley proofs of chapters entitled "The Triumvirate" and "The New Map of Europe". Corrected by WSC. Includes suggestions from "Archie" [Sir Archibald Sinclair, later 1st Lord Thurso], James Headlam-Morley [Historical Advisor to the Foreign Office] and Sir Maurice Hankey [Secretary to the Committee of Imperial Defence].

Dates: 1929
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Aftermath", Volume 4 of "The World Crisis"., 1919 - 1924

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/256
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Includes research notes of events in Ireland including: chronological tables; reports to the Cabinet; newscuttings relating to the visit of King George V to Belfast [Ulster] and details of the locations of Royal artillery units in Dublin.Also includes a letter from [Sir Laming Worthington Evans] and bibliographies on Ireland, Russia, Egypt, United States, Austria and India.

Dates: 1919 - 1924
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Aftermath", Volume 4 of "The World Crisis"., 1918 - 1923

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/257
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Chronology of events in Greece and Turkey.

Dates: 1918 - 1923
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Aftermath", Volume 4 of "The World Crisis"., 1922 - 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/258
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Notes for chapters entitled "Turkey Alive", "The Greek Tragedy" and "Chanak". Includes material on the attitude of President [Woodrow] Wilson to Turkey and Austria; the early history of Greece and Turkey; the occupation of Smyrna; the attitude of David Lloyd George to Greece; Armenian history and draft proofs.Includes correspondence with James Headlam-Morley [Historical Advisor to the Foreign Office].

Dates: 1922 - 1929
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Aftermath", Volume 4 of "The World Crisis"., 1920 - 1922

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/259
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Military reports on offensives and operations between Greece and Turkey including peace conference negotiations. Includes an extract from a general survey of the military situation between the two countries approved by the War Office.

Dates: 1920 - 1922
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Aftermath", Volume 4 of "The World Crisis"., 1921 - 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/260
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Colonial Office report of the 1921 Middle East Peace Conference held in Cairo [Egypt] and Jerusalem [Palestine]. Includes a covering letter from Sir John Shuckburgh [Assistant Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office].

Dates: 1921 - 1929
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Aftermath", Volume 4 of "The World Crisis"., 1917 - 1928

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/261
Scope and Contents Notes and material on affairs in Russia and Eastern Europe including: President [Woodrow] Wilson's attitude to Russia and Communism; biographical material on Lenin; intervention by the Allies into Russian affairs; civil war in Russia; the last days of [Alexander] Kolchak and the action of General [Pierre] Janin; the Russian Gold Reserve; affairs in Poland, Finland and Czechoslovakia [later Czech Republic and Slovakia]; an official diary of events in Russia; notes on leading Communist figures...
Dates: 1917 - 1928
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Aftermath", Volume 4 of "The World Crisis"., 1921 - 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/262
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Notes on various subjects including British and French foreign policy; casualty figures and quotations.Includes 2 letters from Brigadier General James Edmonds of the Military Branch of the Historical Section.

Dates: 1921 - 1929
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Aftermath", Volume 4 of "The World Crisis"., [1929] - 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/263
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Manuscript draft maps of Ireland, Russia, Turkey and the site of the Battle of Eskisehir [Turkey].

Dates: [1929] - 1929
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Aftermath", Volume 4 of "The World Crisis"., 1920s

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/264
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Bibliographies on the League of Nations, education, the British empire, capitalism, India, war, and Czechoslovakia [later Czech Republic and Slovakia].

Dates: 1920s
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Aftermath", Volume 4 of "The World Crisis"., 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/265
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Newscuttings of reviews from various publications including an article by Leon Trotsky criticising WSC's portrayal of Lenin.

Dates: 1929
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Aftermath", Volume 4 of "The World Crisis"., 1924 - 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/244
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Proofs of Chapter 20 "The End of the World Crisis". Corrected by WSC and including part of an article by WSC on war (dated to 1924).

Dates: 1924 - 1929
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Aftermath", Volume 4 of "The World Crisis"., [1929]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/251
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Galley proofs of chapters entitled "Turkey Alive", "The Greek Tragedy" and "Chanak". Corrected by WSC.

Dates: [1929]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Aftermath", Volume 4 of "The World Crisis"., [1929]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/252
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Proofs of maps used as illustrations and newscutting of an article by Professor Edwin Cann entitled "The economic world in 1928".

Dates: [1929]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Creed of Failure"., [1929]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/266
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WSC's notes for a book [not published] on Socialism including chapter outlines on "Our Island Home" and the strength of the British empire.

Dates: [1929]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Eastern Front" [Volume 5 of "The World Crisis"]., 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/305
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Galley proofs, maps and lists of names and notes in WSC's hand.Filing sheet annotated "Typical example of Mr Churchill's proofs of "The Eastern Front" (to be kept carefully for auction after his death).".

Dates: 1931
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Great War" [based on "The World Crisis"]: correspondence., 01 Jan 1934 - 04 Dec 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/488
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Correspondents include: representatives of George Newnes Limited, Publishers, on the serialisation of "The Great War", and the possible serialisation of "Marlborough: his life and times".

Dates: 01 Jan 1934 - 04 Dec 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Other World of Winston Churchill", a film of "Painting as a Pastime"., Mar 1964 - Jan 1965

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 4/457A-B
Scope and Contents Correspondence and papers on film "The Other World of Winston Churchill", including correspondence between Anthony Montague Browne, Private Secretary to WSC and John (Jack) Le Vien (Producer) (9); Lou Stoumen, (Director) (2); Anthony Moir, and John McCracken, Fladgate & Co., Solicitors, (14) on rights and permissions, correspondence with Field Marshal Lord Montgomery of Alamein on permission to film his Churchill paintings; text of script by Caryl Brahms, with extensive comments by...
Dates: Mar 1964 - Jan 1965
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Reign of King George V": outline of film., 1935

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/525
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Summary of characters and episodes from "George V" [London Film Productions]; film outline on subjects including the Home Rule Bill (1910), building up the navy (1909-1912), the accession of George V, the Agadir Crisis of 1914 [Morocco] and the Curragh Episode (1914); summary of the reign.Also includes: notes by Anthony Asquith.

Dates: 1935
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Reign of King George V": scenario., 1935

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/526
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Scenario of "George V" [London Film Productions].

Dates: 1935
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Reign of King George V": scenario (carbons)., 1934 - 1935

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/527
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Carbon copies of the scenario for "George V" [London Film Productions].

Dates: 1934 - 1935
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: The River War., 01 Jan 1899 - 24 Apr 1902

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/4
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Manuscript of Chapter III "The Fate of Gordon", [published as "The Fate of the Envoy"].Proof copy revised, one-volume edition, 1902.

Dates: 01 Jan 1899 - 24 Apr 1902
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: The Scaffolding of Rhetoric., c 1897

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 8/13
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Typescript of unpublished article by WSC on the power of oratory and the variety of techniques that can enhance a speaker's art. Includes observation that "Sometimes a slight and not unpleasing stammer or impediment has been of some assistance in securing the attention of the audience." Annotated in manuscript with changes by WSC, apparently at various stages.

Dates: c 1897
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: The Second World War., 1939 - 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 4/393
Scope and Contents Material: First Lord of the Admiralty and Prime Minister's Minutes, Sep 1939 - Sep 1942.Folder A: (Items 1-15) First Lord's Minutes, Sep 1939-May 1940, annotated for publication by WSC and Denis Kelly.Folder B: (Items 16-30) Prime Minister's Personal Minutes, June-Dec 1940, annotated for publication by WSC and Denis Kelly.Folder C: (Items 31-41) Prime Minister's Personal Minutes, Jan - Dec 1941, annotated for publication by WSC and Denis Kelly.Folder D: (Items 42-48) Prime Minister's...
Dates: 1939 - 1942
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: The Second World War., May 1940 - Jul 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 4/394A-E
Scope and Contents Material - Prime Minister's Telegrams, May 1940-July 1945 File includes: A: Bound Volume "Prime Minister's Personal Telegrams May-December 1940", annotated and edited for publication by WSC, Denis Kelly and others (4 copies) [printed].B: Bound Volume "Prime Minister's Personal Telegrams 1941, annotated and edited for publication by WSC, Denis Kelly and others (2 copies) [printed].C: Bound Volume "Prime Minister's Personal Telegrams 1942, annotated and edited for publication by WSC, Denis...
Dates: May 1940 - Jul 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open