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Date(s)
- 1916-1978 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent, medium and format
57 digital objects in pdf format
Collecting area
Archival/Digitisation history
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Description
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.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
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Copyright and licencing
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