Government
Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:
File
A Breviate of the Spanish Government in Flanders from the Beginning to this present
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4179
Dates:
1576-1598
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).
Sub-Series
Alfred Lyttelton: papers, 1885 - 1911
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAN I/3/1-10
Scope and Contents
Includes certain papers relating to his post as Colonial Secretary, 1903-5.
Dates:
1885 - 1911
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Fonds
Audio podcasts for Women’s Parliamentary Radio, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Reference Code: GBR/0014/SOBA
Scope and Contents
The first set of 76 interviews contributed toward Sones’ fourth book which coincided with Vote 100 Year 2018, entitled ‘When There’s a Woman in the Room’ covers a range of issues from the centenary of women’s suffrage to Brexit debates. These interviews also cover issues which have a profound effect of women’s lives and give MPs a chance to discuss openly issues that impact their constituents. The second set of interviews cover May - November 2019 and address a turbulent time in British...
Dates:
2017-11-15 - 2019-11-14
Sub-Series
British Parliamentary delegation to Russia, 1945
Reference Code: GBR/0014/STKH 2/4
Scope and Contents
This series contains correspondence, photographs, cuttings, and reports about the parliamentary delegation in 1945. Members of the group included Colonel Walter Elliott (Conservative MP), Mr Wilfred Roberts (Liberal MP), Lord Farrington, Mr Tom Fraser (Socialist MP), Mr PW Jewson (MP), Major RE Manningham Buller (Conservative MP), Mr John Parker (Socialist MP), Colonel CE Posonby (Conservative MP), and Commander Stephen King-Hall (Independent MP).
Dates:
1945
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Fonds
Collection of tracts, Early seventeenth century
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Dd.06.08
Scope and Contents
(1) 'Of Robert Earl of Essex and George Villiers Duke of Buckingham, some observations by waie of parallell in the time of theire estates of favour, by H. W.' (Sir Henry Wotton); (2) 'The articles laid downe in libell by the Ladie Frances Howard against Robert Earle of Essex and his answeares thereunto'; the articles and answers are given alternately (see also MS Dd.12.36 no. 1); (3) 'My lord Archbuishope of Canterburye his opinion declared to the Kinges Majestie by letters date Julii 5,...
Dates:
Early seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
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).
File
Committees and Policy Groups: Authority of Government Group, December 1977 & January 1978, 1977-12 - 1978-01
Reference Code: GBR/0014/THCR 2/6/1/29
Scope and Contents
Includes report of the group, December 1977, with attached letter to MT from Alexander ("Sandy") Walker (Conservative Research Department), January 1978
Dates:
1977-12 - 1978-01
Conditions Governing Access:
Opened in November 2003
It may be possible to access a digital version of the file in PDF format at Churchill Archives Centre. Advance notice is essential so please contact us to make a request.
File
Correspondence about the local state, 1980 - 1981
Reference Code: GBR/0014/YUNG 1/6/8
Scope and Contents
A project about the role of voluntary and local organisations in government.
Dates:
1980 - 1981
Sub-Fonds
Correspondence and Government, 1954 - 1990
Reference Code: GBR/0014/RIDL 2
Dates:
1954 - 1990
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Mostly open, some items awaiting review
Series
Minutes of meetings of the Cambridge University Socialist Society and its precursor, Cambridge University Fabian Society, signed, 1911 - 1958
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/SOC.47
Scope and Contents
The records that survive are all minute books with a few items such as publicity leaflets enclosed.
Dates:
1911 - 1958
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
The University Archives are generally freely available to the holder of a reader's ticket for the Department of Archives and Modern Manuscripts, 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
Minutes of meetings of the committee of the Cambridge Fabian Society, signed, 1977-10-02 - 1984-02-05
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/SOC.44.1
Scope and Contents
Includes detailed results of elections, lists of committee post holders (at rear) and a 'Handbook and Programme' for Michaelmas Term 1983. The handbook contains a forward by Rt Hon Michael Foot MP, the Chairperson's introduction, a list of officers and of the committee, the programme of speakers and events (to include David Blunkett, later MP) and a transcript of Clause 4 of the Labour Party Constitution.
Dates:
1977-10-02 - 1984-02-05
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
The University Archives are generally freely available to the holder of a reader's ticket for the Department of Archives and Modern Manuscripts, 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
Personal correspondence, 1932-08-15 - 1956-11-28
Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/11
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Winston Churchill, on subjects including the presence of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in Parliament (2); R A Butler, on subjects including his thanks to JEP for his work in the Conservative Research Department (8); 1st Lord Woolton [earlier Frederick Marquis], Chairman of Conservative Central Office (2); Iain Macleod, Minister of Health, reproaching JEP for his attitude and asking for his help; Leo Amery on the position taken up by JEP and Julian Amery on the Suez...
Dates:
1932-08-15 - 1956-11-28
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.
File
Personal correspondence, 1957-01-07 - 1958-12-17
Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/12
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Frederick Bishop [Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister] on the resignation of the Prime Minister, Anthony Eden [later 1st Lord Avon]; [Maurice] Harold Macmillan, Prime Minister [later 1st Lord Stockton] on JEP's acceptance of the position of Financial Secretary to the Treasury, and the possibility of a future Privy Counsellorship for him; Eden on JEP's new position; the Rev. W W S March on a church memorial to JEP's parents [Albert Powell and Ellen...
Dates:
1957-01-07 - 1958-12-17
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.
File
Peter Hennessy: interview with NK, 1991-08
Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/2/182
Scope and Contents
Interview on the nature of cabinet government, on subjects including: differences in management style between John Major and Margaret Thatcher; the use of political think-tanks and commissions; avoiding presidential government; building in opportunities for reflection in shadow cabinet meetings and the need for candour; the failure of the system over Europe.
Dates:
1991-08
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Access copies available.
Series
Public and Political, 1650-08 - 1998-08
Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 3
Scope and Contents
This class of papers chiefly consists of a large mass of papers originally called Other Political Subjects and Miscellaneous Files, now renamed Political and Non-Political Subjects, together with papers from JEP's early political and Cabinet career, and also an incomplete run of general correspondence with the public, which were originally all grouped together. This big overall class has been retained as POLL 3, but at a more detailed level is split into more manageable components, as...
Dates:
1650-08 - 1998-08
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.
Series
Public and political: Early subject files, 1896 - 1919
Reference Code: GBR/0014/GLLD 16
Scope and Contents
Files on home politics, colonial affairs and foreign policy, particularly relating to the Middle East.
Dates:
1896 - 1919
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please cite as Churchill Archives Centre, The Papers of George Lloyd, 1st Baron Lloyd of Dolobran, GLLD
Fonds
Records of the Cambridge University Conservative Association, 1951 - 2012
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/SOC.82
Scope and Contents
From the Management Group:
The category - Student administration and support records - comprises records relating to student admissions at all levels, graduate students, visiting senior scholars, student careers advice and welfare, together with the records of clubs and societies.
Dates:
1951 - 2012
Conditions Governing Access:
Access to this collection is subject to obtaining written permission of the Senior Treasurer of the Cambridge University Conservative Association. Contact details may be found at: http://www.cuca.org.uk/about/people/.
Additional closure periods under data protection legislation and the Freedom of Information Act, 2000 apply to individual items.
Fonds
Records of the Cambridge University Liberal Club, 1945 - 1987
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/SOC.86
Scope and Contents
From the Management Group:
The category - Student administration and support records - comprises records relating to student admissions at all levels, graduate students, visiting senior scholars, student careers advice and welfare, together with the records of clubs and societies.
Dates:
1945 - 1987
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
The University Archives are generally freely available to the holder of a reader's ticket for the Department of Archives and Modern Manuscripts, 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).
Fonds
Richard Bourke, 6th Earl of Mayo: Papers
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7490
Scope and Contents
The collection consists mainly of official papers from the last phase of Mayo's political career. The papers cover most aspects of policy-making and execution: military, diplomatic and security matters, economic policy, transport and communications, agriculture, famine relief and health, the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh to India during 1869 and 1870, and Mayo's assassination. Some papers also provide insights into the working relationships amongst officials and amongst members of the...
Dates:
1868-1872
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).
Fonds
The Papers of Dame Enid Russell-Smith
Reference Code: GBR/0014/RUSM
Scope and Contents
Papers mainly comprising letters to her brother and sisters, with a draft memoir, speeches and other correspondence.
Dates:
1941 - 1986
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Fonds
The papers of David Howell (Lord Howell of Guildford)
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HWLL
Scope and Contents
Political and personal papers
Dates:
1952 - 2000
Conditions Governing Access:
Material up to 1979 generally available; later materials closed
Fonds
The Papers of Ernest Marples
Reference Code: GBR/0014/MPLS
Scope and Contents
Comprising correspondence, official and personal papers, pocket and desk diaries, press cuttings, photographs, audio tapes and dictaphone tapes.
Dates:
1940 - 1991
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Material in this collection is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue.
Fonds
The Papers of Jeremy Bray
Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRAY
Scope and Contents
The papers of Jeremy Bray consist of a wide range of political, scientific and economic material. There are a large number of political subject files, often resulting from Bray's work in various Parliamentary committees, and these cover areas including: economic policy; scientific and technical policy; the steel industry (particularly relating to the Ravenscraig steelworks in Bray's own Lanarkshire constituency); Scottish affairs in general; education; Hong Kong and China; Africa; mental...
Dates:
1953 - 1997
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
/
The Papers of Jeremy Bray
Fonds
The Papers of John Biffen
Reference Code: GBR/0014/BIFF
Scope and Contents
Personal and political papers, including, correspondence, press cuttings, campaign material, drafts of memoir, administrative, articles, speeches and appointment diaries. The collection covers his early life, university life and political career.
Dates:
1940 - 2008
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is closed until catalogued.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
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The Papers of John Biffen
Fonds
The Papers of Julian Amery
Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEJ
Scope and Contents
The collection held at Churchill Archives Centre includes: personal and family papers, including correspondence with other members of the Amery family, financial and household papers; some papers from Amery's wartime service; Amery's personal and general correspondence; political correspondence and papers, including copies of ministerial papers and election material; a large amount of constituency correspondence, from Amery's Preston and Brighton seats; papers on foreign affairs, including...
Dates:
1891 - 1997
Conditions Governing Access:
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.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
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The Papers of Julian Amery
Fonds
The Papers of Lord Hailsham
Reference Code: GBR/0014/HAIL
Scope and Contents
Papers mainly comprising correspondence
Dates:
1922 - 1939
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
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The Papers of Lord Hailsham