The Dame Rachael Crowdy collection. 1918-1959.

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The Dame Rachael Crowdy collection. 1918-1959.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/22230264

The Dame Rachel Crowdy collection contains manuscript and typescript letters to Crowdy and her husband Lt. Col. Cudbert Thornhill from various prominent political figures, wartime leaders, and leaders of women's organizations from 1918 to 1959. The correspondence touches on many aspects of world affairs and contains references to women's organizations. Among the correspondents are Neville Chamberlain, Queen Mary, and Sir Harold MacMillan.

.25 linear feet.

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7032903

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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League of Nations

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Thornhill, Cudbert John Massey.

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Crowdy, Rachel Eleanor, Dame, 1884-1964

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Epithet: afterwards Thornhill DBE British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000750.0x00023f Rachel Crowdy was born March 3, 1884, the daughter of James and Mary Crowdy. She attended Hyde Park New College and completed nurse's training at Guy's Hospital in London in 1908. In 1911 she joined the Voluntary Aid Detachments, a volunteer nursing unit attached to the Territorial Army. With her friend Katherine Furs...