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Department of Munitions Supply, Branch Memoranda, 1915-1917

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MS. Addison dep. c. 50
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Department of Munitions Supply, Branch Memoranda, 1915-1917, (fols. 1-85) 'Flame Projectors' papers, 1915-1916, including negotiations with the Army and War Office and discussion of gas; (fols. 86-111) 'Notes on shields and body armour', 1915-1917; (fols. 112-128) 'Wolfram and Tungsten supplies', in the Lake District, Jan.-Feb. 1916; (fols. 129-267) 'Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Bill', 1916; (fols. 268-300) report of a visit to Birtley National Projectile Factory and discussion of Belgian munitions workers, 1916; and (fols. 301-438) papers relating to cost control, 1916, including (fols. 329-345) Coventry Ordnance Works, Mar.-May 1916, (fols. 346-405) 'Propellants: Cordite costs and the Admiralty', 1916, with (fols. 406-438) minutes of a meeting with armament firms on shell prices, 30 Nov. 1916.

Dates

  • Creation: 1915-1917

Extent

439 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. Addison dep. c. 50

Former reference:

Box 48 (= fols. 1-85, 301-438); 55 (= fols. 86-111); 51 (= fols. 112-128); 36 (= fols. 129-267); 44 (= fols. 268-300): file 125.0 (= fols. 1-85); 227 (= fols. 86-111); F150 (= fols. 301-438)

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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