Elections
Found in 1051 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 01 Jul 1885
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".
(Untitled), 03 Jul 1885
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".
(Untitled), 30 Jun 1885
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.
(Untitled), 02 Jul 1885
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".
(Untitled), 11 May 1945
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.
(Untitled), 12 May 1945
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.
(Untitled), 12 May 1945
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.
(Untitled), 12 May 1945
(Untitled), 14 May 1945
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.
(Untitled), 30 Jan [1885]
(Untitled), 29 Sep 1906
(Untitled), [29] [Apr] [1908]
Note from WSC (Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] informing her that he has accepted the invitation to contest Dundee.
Various correspondence, The majority of folios date from July-Sept 1945
Video tape of an interview with Michael Young by Norman Howard titled "Michael Young Recalls the 1945 General Election"
Visit to Pakistan and Tehran, 1970-01 - 1970-07
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.
Volume of Press Cuttings Relating to the Election of Stokes as MP, 1887-10-09 - 1890-11-21
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.
Votes for Proctors, Taxors and Scrutators, 1684 - 1861
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.
Wales Labour Party conference, Llandudno, 1991-05-17
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.
Walthamstow Election, 1895-03-26 - 1895-07-26
Wednesday: press conference and interviews, 1987-04-01
Press conference from Labour's General Election campaign.
Weekend World, 1983-10 - 1984-01
Briefings, arrangements and transcripts for NK’s interview with Brian Walden for Weekend World, Jan 1984. Subjects include: electoral strategy; economic policy; renationalisation; trade unions; defence; pensions. Includes a transcript of an earlier Weekend World interview with [William] John Biffen, Leader of the House of Commons, on Government cuts to public spending.
Woodford elections and constituency material, 1955 - 1965
This section comprises correspondence and papers relating to Churchill’s final years as MP for Woodford, Essex (1955-1964). It also includes subsequent material relating to his state funeral and later correspondence, some with Lady Spencer-Churchill and Lady Soames [earlier Mary Churchill].
WSC electioneering in Westminster, 1924-03
Photographs from WSC's by-election campaign for the Abbey division, Westminster [London], where he stood (unsuccessfully) as an Independent anti-Socialist candidate.
WSC electioneering in Westminster, 1924-03
Photographs from WSC's by-election campaign for the Abbey division, Westminster [London], where he stood (unsuccessfully) as an Independent anti-Socialist candidate.
WSC electioneering in Westminster [London], 1924
Subjects covered include: WSC's escape from captivity during the South African War; election campaigns; reviews and illustrations for WSC's writing; WSC's parents, Lord Randolph Churchill and Lady Randolph Churchill.