Volumes presented to Nancy Astor
MS. 15363/78
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Volumes presented to Nancy Astor
Shelfmark
MS. 15363/78
Summary
Comprises:
Book of signatures presented to Nancy Astor from Wartime Taplow Friends, Government House, Toronto. Inserted into the book are an in memoriam note on Philip Kerr and a letter to Nancy Astor from Grace M. Taylor. 1936, c. 1940
English Social History by G.M. Trevelyan, presented to Nancy Astor by her past and present parliamentary women colleagues as a memento of 25 years in the House of Commons. 1944
Volume presented to Nancy Astor on her Silver Jubilee as Member of Parliament for the Sutton Division of Plymouth. 1944
Ceremonial and form and order of the service for the coronation of Elizabeth II. Includes inserted invitation to Nancy Astor. 1953
Date
1936-1953
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (5 volumes)
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Collection contents
Family papers and correspondence
Nancy and Waldorf Astor
Volumes presented to Nancy Astor
