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Only collection level Dalton, (Edward) Hugh Neale, Baron Dalton Left-wing
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Hugh Dalton's Diaries

  • UKLSE-DL1HD01
  • Collection
  • 1916-1978

The manuscript diaries of Labour politician Hugh Dalton (1887 – 1962), including a report on the diaries from The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts (1978). The diaries provide an account of Dalton’s life and work from 1916 to 1960, notably documenting his military service during the First World War and his service in government during the Second World War. Wider topics covered in his diaries include political issues, Labour Party issues, economic reform, trade, foreign policy and economic production.