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- 1918-1990
The sub fond comprises Lord MacDonald's personal papers including correspondence, his Christian faith, articles in the press and his memoirs.
The sub fond comprises Lord MacDonald's personal papers including correspondence, his Christian faith, articles in the press and his memoirs.
The series comprises correspondence sent to Lord MacDonald with the exception of correspondence related to Newfoundland. Topics include Lord MacDonald as Controller of Fuel and Power for the north west of England and north Wales, letters of congratulation on his elevation to the peerage, local functions, get well wishes, his appointment to the Privy Council, financial and personal matters and casework. Correspondence related to Newfoundland can be found in C4.
Resignation from the House of Commons and appointment as Regional Controller of Fuel and Power
File comprises correspondence relating to Gordon MacDonald's resignation from the Hosue of Commons to take up the position of Regional Controller of Fuel and Power for the North West of England and north Wales, and letters of congratulation on his appointment to the role.
File comprises general correspondence; correspondents include Clement Attlee, Harold Wilson, Stafford Cripps and Eric Machtig.
Appointment as Paymaster General
General correspondence including a letter from Clement Attlee regarding the 1951 General Election.
Comprises general correspondence.
Newspaper cuttings related to a visit to New Zealand
File comprises newspaper cuttings related to a visit to New Zealand by Lord MacDonald.
File comprises corrected offprints of Lord MacDonald's autobiography, 'Atgofion Seneddol'.
File comprises various papers relating to the Lord MacDonald's involvement with the London Missionary Society, including correspondence relating to his appointment as a director, minutes dated 25 April and 27 June 1951 and a typescript of Lord MacDonald's address as chairman of the annual rally and valedictory service at Westminster Chapel on 9 May 1951.
Sub fonds comprises correspondence and other papers related to Gordon MacDonald's role as Controller of Fuel and Power for the north west of England and north Wales and various speeches and radio broadcasts made mainly before and during the Second World War.
Series comprises miscellaneous items from Lord MacDonald's period as Controller of Fuel and Power for the north west of England and north Wales.
The file comprises drafts and notes for speeches on various topics, with one in Welsh on education.
Gordon MacDonald's diary for 1947 noting various events.
MacDonald, Gordon, 1888-1966
Series comprises various reports written on Newfoundland; its constitutional status, economy and its railway.
Report on Newfoundland by the chairman of the Parliamentary goodwill mission
File contains items given to Gordon MacDonald to brief him on Newfoundland. It includes a report on Newfoundland by the chairman of the Parliamentary goodwill mission which visited the island in 1943 and which comprised Sir Alan Patrick Herbert, Sir Derrick Wellesley Gunston and Charles George Ammon. The report includes notes on the possible future constitutional status, health, agriculture, education, housing, natural resources, taxation, as well as the railway, steamships and local government. The file also includes a collection telegrams between London and St Johns, send in 1942 making arrangements for the visit of Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs, Clement Attlee. Included is a note to Gordon MacDonald describing the contents as 'sensitive' and asking for them to be returned.
Herbert, A. P. (Alan Patrick), 1890-1971.
Correspondence between League of Responsible Government and the Governor
File comprises correspondnece between League of Responsible Government and Gordon MacDonald related to broadcasting and the referrendum campaigns. See also files in C6.
Correspondence related to the Newfoundland Barter Scheme
Correspondence and a typed document related to the Newfoundland Barter Scheme.
Miscellaneous Newfoundland correspondence including Lady MacDonald, a letter from Peter J Cashin to Clement Attlee regarding restoration of responsible government, letters from judges, Clement Attlee and an anonymous letter from an individual alleging that they were pressured by the Catholic church to vote for responsible government.
Cashin, Peter, 1890-1977
Correspondence and documents related to Gordon Macdonalds's return to the UK including details of travel arrangements and letters of goodwill.
Noel-Baker, Philip, 1889-1982