Archive of David Astor

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Title

Archive of David Astor

Shelfmark

MSS. 15363/1-322; MSS. 15363 Photogr. 1-6

Summary

Archive of (Francis) David Langhorne Astor (1912-2001), newspaper editor and philanthropist

Associated place

Great Britain

Date

Bulk, 1899-2003

1802-2003 [Bulk c. 1899-2003]

Language

English

Physical extent

48.84 Linear metres

328 boxes

Acquisition

Donated to the Bodleian Library by the family of the late David Astor in 2019

Subject

Charities -- Great Britain

21st century

Germany -- History -- 1933-1945

Journalism

20th century

Apartheid -- South Africa

Nuclear Disarmament

Prisoners

World War, 1939-1945

Newspaper editors -- Great Britain

Correspondence

Diaries

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Connections

People associated with this object

Astor | Francis David Langhorne | 1912-2001 | newspaper editor and philanthropist
Trott | Adam von | zu Solz | 1909-1944 | diplomat and member of the Kreisau Circle
Astor | Nancy Witcher | 1879-1964 | née Langhorne | society hostess, politician and wife of 2nd Viscount Astor