The papers in this collection comprise correspondence and papers of Merrivale as Chief Secretary for Ireland, with some related earlier and later papers, 1915-1919
Dates
- Creation: 1915-1919
Extent
0.8 Linear metres (5 physical shelfmarks)
Language of Materials
- English
Conditions Governing Access
Access is available, but a form must be signed agreeing not to quote without Lord Merrivale's permission.
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. Dep. b. 242, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
Dep. b. 242; c. 714-717
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 15333
Abstract
Papers of Henry Duke, 1st Baron Merrivale, 1915-1919, mainly relating to the office of Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1916-1918.
Biographical / Historical
Henry Edward Duke, 1st Baron Merrivale (1855-1939), was a judge and politician. He was Member of Parliament for Plymouth, 1900-1906, and for Exeter, 1906-1918. He was made a Privy Councillor, 1915, and after the Easter Rising, became Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1916-1918.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Deposited by Lord Merrivale, grandson of the 1st Baron, in 1986
Subject
- Title
- Catalogue of the papers of Henry Duke, 1st Baron Merrivale, 1915-1919
- Status
- Published
- Date
- 1986, EAD version 2013
- 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
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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