Identity area
Reference code
GB 2198 PPC/MCN/1/4/20
Title
Papers and letters found in books retained by members of the family
Date(s)
- 1851-1958 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1 folder
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Letters and copies of letters with photocopied title pages of books (the books and originals being retained by Alice Prochaska) comprising:
Nov. 1851, typescript 'Baptism of Mr Liebstein' found inside bible owned by Lord McNair's grandfather-in-law, Hermann Liebstein;
29/3/1924 letter from miners' leader, Robert Smilie, found inside Lord McNair's copy of Smilie's autobiography, with photocopy of inscription;
12/1/1949 letter from Lord Chancellor Simon;
July 1958 photocopy of letter from Lord McNair to his grandson.