Mackenzie's papers consist of general correspondence, 1925-37; correspondence relating to the Royal Commission on Newfoundland, 1933, with letters relating to Newfoundland affairs, 1934-7; and a desk diary for 1933.
Dates
- Creation: 1925-1937
Extent
1.35 Linear metres (9 physical shelfmarks)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 2361, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Eng. c. 2361-2368; d. 2101
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 12009
Abstract
Papers of W. W. Mackenzie, 1st Baron Amulree of Strathbraan (1860-1942).
Biographical / Historical
William Warrender Mackenzie, 1st Baron Amulree of Strathbraan (1860-1942) was a lawyer and industrial arbitrator. He was chairman of numerous Royal Commissions, including the Royal Commission on Newfoundland, 1933, and Secretary of State for Air, 1930-1. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.
Custodial History
Deposited by B.W.S. Mackenzie, 2nd Baron Amulree, 1970 (formally Dep. c. 384-391, d. 307).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers were bought from B.W.S. Mackenzie's executors in 1990.
Subject
- Title
- Catalogue of the archive of W. W. Mackenzie, 1st Baron Amulree of Strathbraan
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2017
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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