Miscellaneous papers relating to the Ministry of Munitions, 1899-1923
Miscellaneous papers relating to the Ministry of Munitions and the 1914-1918 War, 1899-1923, (fols. 1-161) papers, including (fols. 2-43) Addison family ration books, Ministry of Munition passes and War Service Badge, (fols. 57-89) Gabriel Sailles, Alsace-Lorraine: the history of an annexation (Paris, 1916), (fols. 99-102) Addison's visit to France, 5-9 Feb. 1917, (fols. 104-121) programme of the National Peace celebrations, 19 July 1919, (fols. 130-134) Ministry of Munitions Reunion Dinner, 8 Nov. 1923, and (fols. 155-159) National Committee for relief in Belgium, How Belgium is fed (London, n.d.); (fols. 162-247) miscellaneous papers on legislation, 1916-1918, with correspondence from (fols. 166-170) Lieut.-Col. Charles Rey and General Macready on release from the colours, May 1916, (fols. 171-174) the Ministry of Labour on amendments to the Trade Unions Act Amendment Act (1876), 1917, (fols. 180-192) statutory orders on unemployment insurance, employment of women and girls, and food legislation, with (fols. 193-244) 1916 Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Bill; (fols. 248-250) notes on the creation of an Imperial Organisation Department linked to the Imperial Council, Apr. 1917; (fols. 251-264) papers by Margaret Hobhouse on conscientious objectors (including her son Stephen), 1917; (fols. 265-283) discussion of recommendations for honours, Aug.-Dec. 1917; (fols. 284-304) General Staff, War Office, Appreciation of the Internal Situation in Russia, Jan. 1919; (fols. 305-325) minutes of the Cabinet Memorial Services (11 November) Committee discussing Armistice Day, Oct.-Nov. 1920; (fols. 326-351) Sir Arthur Goldfinch, State control in War and Peace (London, 1922).
Dates
- Creation: 1899-1923
Extent
351 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Addison dep. c. 104
Former reference:
Box 88 (= fols. 1-161); 13 (= fols. 162-247); 44 (= fols. 248-250); 45 (= fols. 251-264); 69 (= fols. 265-304); 41 (= fols. 305-325); 68 (= fols. 326-351): file 50.6 (= fols. 1-161); 140.10? (= fols. 162-247); 436 (= fols. 251-264); 21 (= fols. 265-275); 36 (= fols. 276-283); P98 (= fols. 284-304); 132 (= fols. 305-325)
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