Miscellaneous files
MS. Eng. c. 6589
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Miscellaneous files
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. c. 6589
Summary
(fols. 1-134) file concerning Edward VIII (later Duke of Windsor), 1934-40
(fols. 1-120) correspondence, 1934-7, mainly with private secretaries at Buckingham Palace, concerning visits of Edward to Vienna
(fols. 121-2) account by Selby of 1935 and 1936 visits
(fols. 123-34) newscuttings, 1936-7
(fols. 135-74) memorandum and letter from Selby to William, 1st Baron Tyrrell, concerning British policy in Europe with (fols. 168-74) related correspondence, 1934-41
Date
1934-1941
Language
English
Physical extent
174 Leaves
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Collection contents
Archive of Sir Walford Selby, 1900-1965, with family papers, 15th-20th cent.
Papers concerning his career
Papers as British Minister in Vienna
Miscellaneous files
