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Catalogue description John Cantwell, Assistant Keeper of Public Records: Papers
| Reference: | PRO 30/98 |
|---|---|
| Title: | John Cantwell, Assistant Keeper of Public Records: Papers |
| Description: |
John Cantwell's records in this series comprise files and volumes relating directly to the Public Record Office, its practices and its staff, including a memorandum from Stephen Shipley Wilson outlining his difficulties as Keeper; and files of research and draft material for the history. |
| Date: | 1952-2000 |
| Arrangement: |
These papers have been arranged according to Cantwell's original order. |
| Related material: |
For reports compiled by Assistant Keepers see PRO 4 |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Legal status: | Not Public Record(s) |
| Language: | English |
| Creator: |
John D Cantwell, 1924- |
| Physical description: | 28 files and volumes |
| Access conditions: | Open unless otherwise stated |
| Immediate source of acquisition: |
from 1997 to 2003 John D Cantwell, 1924- |
| Custodial history: | The records have been deposited as a gift. |
| Accruals: | Series is not accruing. |
| Publication note: |
The material in this series has been used by J D Cantwell for his books The Public Record Office 1838-1958 (London, 1991) and The Public Record Office 1959-1969 (PRO, 2000). |
| Administrative / biographical background: |
John D Cantwell worked at the Public Record Office from 1952 to 1985, as Executive Officer, Inspecting Officer and Assistant Keeper. Following his retirement he joined the office's editorial staff and subsequent work included two volumes on the history of the Public Record Office, which were published in 1991 and 2000. Cantwell also undertook a number of archival assignments for the British Executive Service Overseas. |
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