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Correspondence and papers

MS. 15363/235

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Title

Correspondence and papers

Shelfmark

MS. 15363/235

Summary

Comprises:

Copies and reprints of articles and speeches, including The Central Question, Study of a World Security Agency and Its Possible Functions, extracts from The Reform of Power by Leonard Beaton, A Suggested Approach for Future Activity, a copy of a speech by Henry Kissinger, and articles regarding the World Security Trust. Also includes correspondence regarding The Central Question. 1958-c. 1973

Correspondence, mostly regarding the proposed setting up of the World Security Trust. Correspondents include Harold Wilson, Alastair Buchan, Patrick Armstrong, George Thomson, Peter Calvocoressi, Edward Thompson, Rab Butler, Duncan Sandys and John Strachey. Also includes minutes of meetings and copy of lecture Pacifism is Not Enough Nor Patriotism Either by the Marquis of Lothian [Philip Kerr]. 1935, 1961-1963

Correspondence and memoranda, mostly regarding the proposed setting up of the World Security Trust. Correspondents include Duncan Sandys, Edward Thompson, George Thomson, Denis Hamilton, Patrick Armstrong, Paul Gore-Booth, Malcolm MacDonald, Alec Douglas-Home, Harold Wilson and Jo Grimond. Also includes deed of trust, meeting notes and reports, reprint of Institute for Strategic Studies article Disarmament in Europe, and reprint of Observer article Order out of Chaos. 1964

Date

Bulk, 1958-1973

1935, 1958-c. 1973

Language

English

Physical extent

1 box (3 folders)

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Archive of David Astor

Campaigning and charity interests

World Security Trust

Correspondence and papers

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