Correspondence and papers of Sir George, relating to his work for the British Conservative Party. For a more detailed account see Bodleian Library Record, vol. 16 (1997-1999), 170-173.
Dates
- Creation: 1924-1957
Extent
0.77 Linear metres (7 physical shelfmarks)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 6652, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Eng. c. 6652-6658; Photogr. c. 78, fols. 33-38
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 10667
Abstract
Papers and correspondence relating to Sir George Joseph Ball's work for the British Conservative Party as Director of Publicity, 1927-1930, and Director of the Conservative Research Department, 1930-1939.
Biographical / Historical
Sir George Joseph Ball (1885-1961) was Director of Publicity, 1927-1930, and Director of the Conservative Research Department, 1930-1939, for the British Conservative Party. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers were purchased by the library from Simon Ball in March 1997.
Subject
- Ball | Sir George Joseph | 1885-1961 | Knight | property and mine owner (Person)
- British Conservative Party -- Conservative Research Department (Organisation)
- Conservative Party (Organisation)
- Title
- Catalogue of correspondence and papers of Sir George Joseph Ball, 1924-1957
- 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
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