Special letters and papers
MS. Jenkins 285
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Special letters and papers
Shelfmark
MS. Jenkins 285
Summary
Comprises:
(Fols. 1-14) Broadcasts and speeches, 1950s, 1973, n.d.
(Fols. 15-18) Miscellaneous lists, 1965, 1967, 1969, 1978
(Fols. 19-106) Programmes for honorary degrees, 1971-1973
(Fols. 19-106) Memorials and church services including a memorial to Richard Crossman, 1974-1975
(Fols. 19-106) Dinner menus, including one for a Downing Street dinner in honour of the crew of Apollo 11, 1969-1976
(Fols. 107-291) Letters and papers, with a brief diary entry for 15 Jan 1968, including letters from Jacqueline Kennedy and the certificate of swearing in as Chancellor of the Exchequer (29 Nov 1967) and an annotated Treasury statement together with notes from the Prime Minister (Harold Wilson) about the value of the pound (Mar-Dec 1968) and notes on Cabinet votes (1969), 1952-1953, 1962-1969
(Fols. 291-478) Letters and papers, including congratulations on the 1970 budget, letters relating to the referendum on the Common Market [1972], notes on Cabinet votes [passim], papers relating to the attempted kidnap of Princess Anne [20 Mar 1974] and a letter from a goddaughter [1971], 1970-1976, 1983, n.d. [1960s-1970s]
Date
1952-1983, n.d. [1960s-1970s]
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (4 folders)
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Collection contents
Correspondence and papers
Special correspondence and papers
Special letters and papers
