Archive of Sir Edward Heath | Manuscripts and Archives at Oxford University

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Title

Archive of Sir Edward Heath

Shelfmark

MS. Heath E/2/2/1-407; MS. Heath E/2/3/1-22; MS. Heath E/2/5/1/1-76; MS. Heath E/3/1/1-9; MS. Heath E/3/2/1-39; MS. Heath E/3/3/1-73; MS. Heath E/3/4/1-39; MSS. Heath F

Summary

Archive of Sir Edward Heath (1916-2005), primarily relating to his political career as a Conservative MP (1950-2001), Cabinet Minister (1959-1964), Leader of the Opposition (1965-1970) and Prime Minister (1970-1974), but also including material relating to his family life, interests in music and sailing, charitable and business interests, and literary works.

Associated place

Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 20th century

Date

1916-2004

Language

English

Physical extent

99.15 Linear metres

661 boxes

Acquisition

The archive was purchased by the Bodleian Library in 2011 from the Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation with help from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and Friends of the Bodleian.

Prior to its relocation to the Bodleian Library, the archive was physically stored at Sir Edward Heath's former residence, Arundells, Cathedral Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EN

Subject

European Economic Community

University of Oxford -- Music

Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 20th century

Conservative Party (Great Britain)

Music -- 20th century

Prime ministers -- Great Britain

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