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Imperial War Museum collection
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Collection
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1971-1978 (Creation)
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- Great Britain. Imperial War Museum
Physical description area
Physical description
0.24 m of textual records, 106 photographs : b&w
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Administrative history
Imperial War Museum, London, England, is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. It seeks to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and "war-time experience." The Museum spans a huge range of activities not only at its main London location but also at its four other branches. The Museum is partially government-funded and also relys on sponsorship and donations.
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Scope and content
The fonds consists of copies and transcriptions of records relating to World War I and World War II; the Colby Collection description; calendars of some records; 106 photographs relating to World War II; and finding aids for several collections in the museum, including the papers of Sir Henry Tizard, 1885-1959.
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Immediate source of acquisition
Donated by Professor Donald Schurman - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980 Donated by R.W.A. Sudaby, Imperial War Museum - 1982
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- English
Script of material
Location of originals
2187
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Open
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Public domain
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No further accruals are expected