Elections
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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 1057 Collections and/or Records:
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(Untitled), 02 Jul 1885
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/45/13
Scope and Contents
Letter from Mrs James Davis, Dame of the Primrose League (Varna Road, Edgbaston [Birmingham]) to Lady Randolph Churchill wishing her success in canvassing for Lord Randolph Churchill at Woodstock success. Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".
Dates:
02 Jul 1885
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers.
This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
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The Papers of Sir Winston Churchill
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Chartwell Papers
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Acquired Papers
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Acquired Papers. Letters and telegrams concerning the Woodstock by-election which Lady Randolph Churchill canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill, and which he won with an increased majority. All letters are manuscript and signed unless otherwise described.
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(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/45/14
Scope and Contents
Telegram from The Edinburgh Habitation, Primrose League, 9 Castle Street [Edinburgh, Scotland]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on the success of the [Woodstock by-election] and saying that the result is due to her exertions [she canvassed the election on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill].
Dates:
03 Jul 1885
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers.
This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
/
The Papers of Sir Winston Churchill
/
Chartwell Papers
/
Acquired Papers
/
Acquired Papers. Letters and telegrams concerning the Woodstock by-election which Lady Randolph Churchill canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill, and which he won with an increased majority. All letters are manuscript and signed unless otherwise described.
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(Untitled), 04 Jul 1885
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/45/15
Scope and Contents
Letter from Henry Bibin, Ruling Councillor of the Sunderland Habitation of the Primrose League (Sea View, Sunderland) to Lady Randolph Churchill thanking her for telegraphing the result of the Woodstock by-election and congratulating her on the successful result [she canvassed the election on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill].
Dates:
04 Jul 1885
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers.
This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
/
The Papers of Sir Winston Churchill
/
Chartwell Papers
/
Acquired Papers
/
Acquired Papers. Letters and telegrams concerning the Woodstock by-election which Lady Randolph Churchill canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill, and which he won with an increased majority. All letters are manuscript and signed unless otherwise described.
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(Untitled), 02 Jul 1885
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/45/16
Scope and Contents
Letter from Robert Rolfe (25 Norfolk Road, Brighton [Sussex]) to Lady Randolph Churchill wishing Lord Randolph Churchill success in the Woodstock by-election and commenting that he will be "the man of the future". Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".
Dates:
02 Jul 1885
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers.
This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
/
The Papers of Sir Winston Churchill
/
Chartwell Papers
/
Acquired Papers
/
Acquired Papers. Letters and telegrams concerning the Woodstock by-election which Lady Randolph Churchill canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill, and which he won with an increased majority. All letters are manuscript and signed unless otherwise described.
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(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/45/18
Scope and Contents
Letter from H W Stamper (Richmond [Virginia, United States]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that Lord Randolph's popularity in Virginia is partly due to her support and "wifely devotion", congratulates her on his success in the Woodstock by-election [which she canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill] and says that he admired her when she lived in New York [United States].
Dates:
03 Jul 1885
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers.
This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
/
The Papers of Sir Winston Churchill
/
Chartwell Papers
/
Acquired Papers
/
Acquired Papers. Letters and telegrams concerning the Woodstock by-election which Lady Randolph Churchill canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill, and which he won with an increased majority. All letters are manuscript and signed unless otherwise described.
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(Untitled), 01 Jul 1885
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/45/19
Scope and Contents
Letter from W Taylor (238 Hyde Road, Manchester) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] enclosing an article from the Manchester Guardian [not present] concerning her support for Lord Randolph Churchill in the Woodstock by-election and advising that Lord Randolph should improve his manners if he wishes to win. Annotated "ackd 4.7.85".
Dates:
01 Jul 1885
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers.
This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
/
The Papers of Sir Winston Churchill
/
Chartwell Papers
/
Acquired Papers
/
Acquired Papers. Letters and telegrams concerning the Woodstock by-election which Lady Randolph Churchill canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill, and which he won with an increased majority. All letters are manuscript and signed unless otherwise described.
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(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/45/20
Scope and Contents
Letter from T Trevorwhite (The Salisbury Club, St James' Square [London]) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on the [result of the Woodstock by-election] and on her "splendid efforts".
Dates:
03 Jul 1885
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers.
This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
/
The Papers of Sir Winston Churchill
/
Chartwell Papers
/
Acquired Papers
/
Acquired Papers. Letters and telegrams concerning the Woodstock by-election which Lady Randolph Churchill canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill, and which he won with an increased majority. All letters are manuscript and signed unless otherwise described.
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(Untitled), 30 Jun 1885
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/45/21
Scope and Contents
Postcard from an un-named correspondent (Nottingham) to Lady Randolph Churchill saying that the Nottingham radicals and republicans will rejoice if [Lord Randolph Churchill] is defeated [at the Woodstock by-election] and comments that "It shows how thin-skinned the reptile must be if he takes the hump because of opposition" in view of his comments about [William] Gladstone and other leaders.
Dates:
30 Jun 1885
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers.
This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
/
The Papers of Sir Winston Churchill
/
Chartwell Papers
/
Acquired Papers
/
Acquired Papers. Letters and telegrams concerning the Woodstock by-election which Lady Randolph Churchill canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill, and which he won with an increased majority. All letters are manuscript and signed unless otherwise described.
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(Untitled), 02 Jul 1885
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/45/22
Scope and Contents
Postcard from "A Working Man" (London) to Lady Randolph Churchill commenting on the "humiliating and unmanly position" of [Lord Randolph Churchill] having to send his wife to fight for his seat [at the Woodstock by-election] and on [Lord Randolph's] "vile language".
Dates:
02 Jul 1885
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers.
This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
/
The Papers of Sir Winston Churchill
/
Chartwell Papers
/
Acquired Papers
/
Acquired Papers. Letters and telegrams concerning the Woodstock by-election which Lady Randolph Churchill canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill, and which he won with an increased majority. All letters are manuscript and signed unless otherwise described.
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(Untitled), 11 May 1945
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/218/82
Scope and Contents
Telegram from WSC to Anthony Eden [later Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary, San Francisco, United States] marked "Personal, Private and Top Secret" asking his views on the date of the General Election; suggesting June is best for the Conservative Party, but that the difficulties with the Soviet Union would be "better faced if we remain united", thus meaning an October election.
Dates:
11 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Open.
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(Untitled), 12 May 1945
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/218/95
Scope and Contents
Telegram from WSC to Clement Attlee [Deputy Prime Minister, San Francisco, United States] marked "Personal and Top Secret" asking him to return to the United Kingdom by 16 May in light of the impending General Election announcement. Copy.
Dates:
12 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Open.
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(Untitled), 12 May 1945
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/218/107
Scope and Contents
Telegram from Foreign Secretary [Anthony Eden, later Lord Avon] (San Francisco [United States]) to WSC marked "Top Secret" agreeing that a June election would suit the Conservative Party better than an October one; and arguing that this date would also be advantageous in respect to foreign affairs, indicating his fears for future stability in this sphere. Copy.
Dates:
12 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Open.
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(Untitled), 12 May 1945
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/218/117-118
Scope and Contents
Telegram from WSC to the British Ambassador in the United States [Lord Halifax, earlier Edward Wood and Lord Irwin] marked "Personal and Top Secret" asking him to give a "Personal and Private" message to Anthony Eden [later Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary] on his arrival in Washington [United States]: agreeing with Eden's preference [for a June General Election]; but arguing that possible conflict with Yugoslavia [over disputed territories in north-east Italy and southern Austria] might mean...
Dates:
12 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Open.
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(Untitled), 14 May 1945
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/219/28
Scope and Contents
Telegram from WSC to Anthony Eden [later Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary, Washington, United States] marked "Personal and Private" stating that he has postponed the final decision about the date for a summer election, thus allowing Eden the two days he requires in Washington; and that "unity in foreign affairs" is the main factor which goes against a "speedy election". Carbon copy.
Dates:
14 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
Open.
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(Untitled), 30 Jan [1885]
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/99/10-11
Scope and Contents
Letter from [Lady Randolph Churchill] to [Lord Randolph Churchill] including: discussion of the progress of the Nile Expedition in Egypt; the anxiety of Lady Charles Beresford for the safety of Charles Beresford; electoral affairs in Birmingham and the "radical ruffians"; a note [not present] from "Joe" [Joseph Chamberlain] which suggests that he has been criticised for mentioning the riots at Aston [Birmingham]; political affairs and opposition to [William] Gladstone; [Lord Randolph's]...
Dates:
30 Jan [1885]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers.
This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), 29 Sep 1906
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/27/60-62
Scope and Contents
Letter from WSC (Siena [Italy]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: discussion of the financial difficulties of George [Cornwallis-West]; comment that his visit to see German army manoeuvres was "instructive"; a list of the places he has visited; his contentment [at the Colonial Office] and his decision to remain there until the Colonial Conference, and to settle issues connected with the Orange River Constitution and Nigerian Railway Stock; his confidence that he will win the...
Dates:
29 Sep 1906
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers.
This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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(Untitled), [29] [Apr] [1908]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/27/85
Scope and Contents
Note from WSC (Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that he has accepted the invitation to contest Dundee.
Dates:
[29] [Apr] [1908]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers.
This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
File
Various correspondence, The majority of folios date from July-Sept 1945
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CSCT 3/56
Scope and Contents
Letters to Clementine, mainly letters of sympathy after the General Election, with correspondents including: Sir Archibald Clark Kerr [British Ambassador to the Soviet Union, later 1st Lord Inverchapel], on his own distress at the result, and the reaction of the Russians at the Potsdam Conference; Sir Cyril Asquith; General Sir Hastings Ismay; Sir Edward Marsh; Gertrude, Lady Grigg; 1st Lord Altrincham, earlier Sir Edward Grigg; Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Eric Crankshaw; Sir William Fletcher...
Dates:
The majority of folios date from July-Sept 1945
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
With the exception of the staff wages books in CSCT 9/1, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
File
Video tape of an interview with Michael Young by Norman Howard titled "Michael Young Recalls the 1945 General Election"
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/YUNG 10/8
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Papers comprising manuscripts of books, articles, lectures, research data, diaries, correspondence, press cuttings, photographs, video and audio tape recordings.
The bulk of the collection is formed by Michael Young's correspondence subject files about organisations he was involved in starting up or with existing organisations who collaborated in his ventures. There is also substantial correspondence with individuals, including family, friends, colleagues and financial backers. A...
Conditions Governing Access:
Please contact us in advance to arrange an access copy of the video tape if you wish to consult this item.
File
Visit to Pakistan and Tehran, 1970-01 - 1970-07
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEJ 1/7/46
Scope and Contents
Correspondence on JA's visit to Pakistan and Iran, Jan 1970, including a photograph of JA with [? officials of the United Bank Limited, Karachi].
Also includes: lists of whips' responsibilities and party committees and all-party notices; Conservative Central Office agent's report on the General Election in the south east.
Dates:
1970-01 - 1970-07
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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Volume of Press Cuttings Relating to the Election of Stokes as MP, 1887-10-09 - 1890-11-21
Item
Reference Code: GBR/1058/STO/4/1
Scope and Contents
Volume of pasted in newspaer cuttings relating the the death of Mr Beresfod Hope and the election of Stokes as MP for the University. Also includes cuttings relating to Stokes's time as an MP.
Dates:
1887-10-09 - 1890-11-21
Series
Votes for Proctors, Taxors and Scrutators, 1684 - 1861
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/O.IV
Scope and Contents
From the Management Group:
The category - Corporate management records - embraces records of the central decision-making bodies, University officers such as the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrary, and their administrative support. It includes constitutional records.
Dates:
1684 - 1861
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
The University Archives are generally freely available to the holder of a reader's ticket for the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR. Restrictions on access are imposed on certain categories of sensitive record: financial, governmental and personal, by order of the originating body or under data protection legislation. Access information, including opening hours and how to obtain a reader's ticket, appears as part of the Library's web site (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
File
Wales Labour Party conference, Llandudno, 1991-05-17
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/2/164
Scope and Contents
NK's speech to the conference, on subjects including: Labour's success in the previous day's Monmouth by-election; Labour gains in the local elections, particularly in Wales; the Government's record on unemployment and the economy; inflation; the state of industry; the need for community support; Labour's plans for taxation and public spending; Conservative tax rises.
Dates:
1991-05-17
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Access copies available.
File
Walthamstow Election, 1895-03-26 - 1895-07-26
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/PLLN 5/1/12
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, election campaign material, and newspaper cuttings relating to AHP's unsuccessful attempt to contest the constituency of Walthamstow for the Liberal Party in the 1895 General Election. Includes correspondence relating to AHP's selection as candidate, including letters from local supporters (C. W. Spencer, grocer, and the Leytonstone and Walthamstow Liberal Clubs); copy of the Walthamstow Reporter giving a detailed account of the election result; election campaign leaflets and...
Dates:
1895-03-26 - 1895-07-26
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
With the exception of the correspondence between Anthony Pollen and Jon Sumida, which remains closed until 2029, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
File
Wednesday: press conference and interviews, 1987-04-01
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/2/37
Scope and Contents
Press conference from Labour's General Election campaign.
Dates:
1987-04-01
Conditions Governing Access:
Low volume.