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Subset C

61. CABINET REPORTS BY PRIME MINISTERS TO THE CROWN, 1837-1867; (&) 1868 -1916, (FROM THE ROYAL ARCHIVES, WINDSOR CASTLE).

Harvester.
18 reels.

The first part of this collection (1837-1867) contains 476 manuscript letters and the second (1868-1916) contains almost 1700 letters written by Prime Ministers to the Sovereign after each meeting. These letters vary from brief statements of subjects discussed, to more detailed accounts.

Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 2708 - (13 REELS -1868-1916)
Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 3006 - ( 5 REELS - 1837-1867)

62. THE CAMBRIDGE PAPERS FROM THE ROYAL ARCHIVES WINDSOR CASTLE: THE MILITARY ARCHIVE 1838-1900 OF GEORGE, 2ND DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE.

EP.
61 reels of microfilm.

The collection covers the Duke's years as a young soldier, his term of office as Commander In Chief, and also letters written after his retirement.

Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 2316

63. CARTULARIES AND OTHER REGISTERS SERIES 1, CARTULARIES FROM THE
BRITISH LIBRARY, PART 4, REELS 51-70.

20 reels of microfilm.
Research Publication.

This collection offers an insight into many aspects of medieval life, and they are an invaluable aid to the understanding of the social and economic structure of medieval England.

Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 10137

64. CATALOGUE OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION, 1851.

World Microfilms.
5 reels of microfilm.
Hardcopy index.

This wonderful exhibition was mounted in Hyde Park, in what was to become Joseph Paxton's
Crystal Palace. The catalogue is a comprehensive source of information on the world’s industrial arts in the middle of the last century.

Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 3040

65. CHAMPLAIN SOCIETY PUBLICATIONS. VOLS 1-36, 1907-1958.

GREENWOOD.
209 MICROFICHE.
The Champlain Society, founded 1905, has a membership of 1250 individuals, universities and libraries in 20 different countries. Material relating to the history of Canada is published from its’ headquarters in Toronto.
Some of the items included in this collection are:-
The history of the new France, by M Lescarbot.1907.
Documents: Seigniorial Tenure, 1598-1854, by W Munro.1908.
The conquest of Canada, by W Wood.1909.
New relation of Gaspesia, by C Le Clercq.1910.
Campaigns in North America, 1757-1760, by J Knox.1914.
Documents of war 1812, 1813-1814, by W Wood.1923.
The Hargrave correspondence 1821-1843, by J Hargrave.1938.
The Letters of Letitia Hargrave, 1838-1852, by L Hargrave.1947.

Document Supply shelfmark: 7046.22F

66. CIA RESEARCH REPORTS: THE SOVIET UNION, 1946-1976.

University Publications of America.
5 reels of microfilm.
Hardcopy index.

Reel 1 covers the years 1946-1949, included on this reel are:-
                         Memo: Soviet Policy in Austria.1946.
                         Report: Soviet Military Intention.1946.
                         CIA Report: The Yugoslav Dilemma.1949.
                         Telegram: Soviet Activities in Canton.1949.
Reel 2 covers the years 1950-1956, included on this reel are:-
                         Memo: Recent developments in Southeastern Europe.1950.
                         CIA Report: Status of the Soviet Atomic Energy Program.1950.
                         Telegram: Competing Yugoslav Groups.1954.
Reel 3 covers the years 1956-1964, included on this reel are:-
                         Telegram: Nuclear Explosion at Chelyabinsk.1956.
                         Memo: The Moscow Conference.1961.
                         Report: USSR Aircraft Summary.1962.
Reel 4 covers the years 1964-1972, included on this reel are:-
                         Memo: Bloc Agricultural Prospects.1964.
                         Report: Third World Debt Service to the USSR.1970.
                         CIA Information Report: KGB Wanted List.1972.
Reel 5 covers the years 1973-1976, included on this reel are:-
                         Report: Outlook for Soviet Oil and Gas.1976.
                         Article: The KGB in Asia.1975.
                         Memo: USSR-Big Contract for U.S. Ammonia Plants.1974.

Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 5779

67. CINQ MILLE DESSINS DE GUSTAVE MOREAU CONSERVES AU MUSEES GUSTAVE MOREAU - PARIS.

Editions des Musees Nationaux.
54 microfiche.

Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) was one of the most original and eccentric French painters of the 19th century. He remained oblivious of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, although he taught Matisse and Rouault. This is a collection of 54 black and white microfiche containing 5,000 of Moreau's drawings, cartoons, sketches and working drawings.

Document Supply shelfmark: MFE 385

68. THE COLONIAL DEFENCE COMMISSION UNDER LORD CARNARVON, 1881-1882: ROYAL COMMISSION.... INTO THE DEFENCE OF POSSESSIONS AND COMMERCE ABROAD (UNPUBLISHED REPORTS).

World Microfilms, 1976.
2 reels of microfilm.

Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 2613

69. COMMUNIST PARTY OF GREAT BRITAIN. SERIES 4: PAMPHLETS 1920-91.

World Microfilm.
45 reels of microfilm.
Hardcopy index.

The collection contains all the pamphlets published by the British Communist Party from its inception to 1991. It therefore provides much invaluable source material on the history of Communist and left-wing ideas and activity over the last 50 years.

Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 2455

70. COMPLETE HANOVERIAN STATE PAPERS DOMESTIC. 1714-1782. PARTS 1-7.

Harvester.
164 reels of microfilm.

Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 5617 - PART 1 25 REELS Part 1= George I 1714-1722.
Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 6296 - PART 2 28 REELS Part 2 = George I 1722-1727.
Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 7065 - PART 3 22 REELS Part 3 = George II 1727-1736.
Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 7066 - PART 4 25 REELS Part 4 = George II 1737-1745.
Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 7067 - PART 5 20 REELS Part 5 = George II 1746-1750.
Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 7068 - PART 6 24 REELS Part 6 = George II 1751-1760.
Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 7069 - PART 7 20 REELS Part 7 = George III 1760-1782

71. THE COMPLETE STATE PAPERS DOMESTIC 1547-1625. SERIES 1, 1547 - 1652. PARTS 1-11.

HARVESTER.
227 reels of microfilm.
Hardcopy reel guide held.

16

EDWARD VI (SP10)	1547 - 1553	SP10/001 - 10/019	19 REELS

MARY I (SP11)	1553 - 1558	SP11/001 - 11/014	14 REELS

ELIZABETH I (SP12	1558 - 1568	SP12/001 - 12/048	48 REELS
	1569 - 1575	SP12/049 - 12/106	57 REELS
	1576 - 1585	SP12/107 - 12/185	78 REELS
	1586 - 1592	SP12/186 - 12/243	57 REELS
	1593 - 1603	SP12/244 - 12/288	44 REELS

JAMES I (SP14)	1603 - 1608	SP14/001 - 14/040	40 REELS
	1609 - 1617	SP14/041 - 14/094	54 REELS
	1618 - 1623	SP14/095 - 14/157	62 REELS
	1624 - 1625	SP14/158 - 14/216	58 REELS

EDWARD VI/JAMES I (SP15)	1547 - 1625	SP15/001 - 15/043	43 REELS

Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 2715 - PARTS 1-6 SP 10/001 - SP 12/288
Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 4180 - PARTS 7-11 SP 14/001 - SP 15/043

72. CONDITIONS AND POLITICS IN OCCUPIED WESTERN EUROPE, 1940-1945: FILES SELECTED FROM PRO CLASS FO 371, PARTS 1-4, 5(A&B), 6(A&B).

Harvester.
183 reels of microfilm; printed guide (each part covers one year).

This is a major research collection from the Public Record Office - Foreign Office. It gives detailed information on the social, political and economic conditions in Western Europe during German occupation.

Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 3900 (PART 1) - 1940 - 12 REELS
Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 4181 (PARTS 2 and 3) - 1941/1942 - 51 REELS
Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 4595 (PART 4) - 1943 - 32 REELS
Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 5133 and MFR 5400 (PART 5) - 1944 - 27 REELS and 20 REELS
Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 6024 (PART 6) - 1945 - 41 REELS

73. CONGRESSIONAL INFORMATION SERVICE (UNITED STATES) MICROFICHE LIBRARY, COMPLETE COLLECTION. 1970 - current date

Congressional Information Service.
Approx. 150,000 microfiche
Items are purchased on demand

This series is a collection of all the publications of Congress (except the Congressional Record), including publications of the Congressional Budget Office and the Office of Technology
Assessment. Bills from the 90th congress 1967 - 102nd congress 1992 are also included
Some examples of items contained in this series are:-
The investigation into Kennedy's Assassination.
An investigation into the Shuttle Explosion.
The Desert Storm Operations.

Document Supply shelfmark: 3267.638F and 3267.636F

74. CONTROLLER'S LIBRARY COLLECTION OF HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE PUBLICATIONS, 1922-1961

Carrollton Press.
2734 reels of microfilm.

This is a collection of all items published by HMSO between the years 1922 and 1961.

Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 2446

75. CUMBERLAND MAPS FROM THE ROYAL ARCHIVES.

EP. 1968.
11 reels of microfilm.
hardcopy reel guide held.

The collection covers maps and plans of engagements on land and sea. Included are s of battle, plans of fortifications, annotated drawings of battles and sieges. The collection ranges from Venetian and Papal naval engagements with the Turks, through Portuguese bombardments of Brazilian coastal towns. Included are maps of Devon and Cornwall sea defences from 1588, fortification of Antwerp, the Elector of Saxony's engagements, Russian and Polish campaigns, the Swedish campaigns in Germany, the siege of Prague. Continental Europe, in particular the Low Countries, is well represented.

Document Supply shelfmark: MFR 458-468

76. CURRENT URBAN DOCUMENTS. 1986 - 1989 URBAN DOCUMENTS MICROFICHE COLLECTION.

Greenwood.
Approx 900 microfiche.
Hardcopy index

This is a collection of local government documents issued by the largest cities and counties in the United States and Canada. The index is arranged by both geographic location and subject.

Document Supply shelfmark: 3504.96F