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Archive of Sir Willoughby Hyett Dickinson, later Baron Dickinson, concerning the League of Nations movement in England

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Papers relating to the League of Nations movement.

Dates

  • Creation: 1914-1940

Extent

1.05 Linear metres (6 physical shelfmarks)

Language of Materials

  • English
  • German
  • French

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. Hist. c. 402, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. Hist. c. 402-407

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 10426

Abstract

The archive includes papers and pamphlets by Dickinson and others, and papers of the League of Nations Society and the League to Enforce Peace.

Biographical / Historical

Willoughby Hyett Dickinson, 1st Baron Dickinson, (1859-1943) was one of the originators of the League of Nations, and Chairman of the League of Nations Society. Details are given in Who Was Who.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given to the Library by the Rt. Hon. Viscountess Davidson D. B. E. in 1963.

Title
Catalogue of the archive of Sir Willoughby Hyett Dickinson, later Baron Dickinson, concerning the League of Nations movement
Status
Published
Date
2008
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Conversion to EAD supported by the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom