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HOBSON, Charles Rider (1904-1966): Baron Hobson, politician

IDENTITY STATEMENT

Reference code(s): GB 0097 HOBSON

Held at: British Library of Political and Economic Science

Title: HOBSON, Charles Rider (1904-1966): Baron Hobson, politician

Date(s): c1922-c1946

Level of description: Collection

Extent: 3 boxes

Name of creator(s): Hobson | Charles Rider | 1904-1966 | Baron Hobson | politician

CONTEXT

Administrative/Biographical history:

Hobson was a power station engineer and member of Amalgamated Engineering Union for 30 years. He was elected a member for Willesden Borough Council in 1931, later became Alderman. Hobson served as Labour MP for Wembley North, 1945-1950 and Keighley, 1950-September 1959. He was Assistant Postmaster-General, 1947-1951 and Vice-Chairman, Joint East Africa Board, 1955-1958, and 1964-1965.

CONTENT

Scope and content/abstract:

Papers of Charles Rider Hobson, c1922-c1946, comprise personal correspondence.

ACCESS AND USE

Language/scripts of material: Mainly English, some French.

System of arrangement:

Unsorted

Conditions governing access:

Open

Conditions governing reproduction:

Most items can be photocopied, subject to handling and copyright restrictions. No material may be published without the prior permission of both the copyright holder and the Library. All applications for publication must be made to the Archivist in the first instance, but responsibility for ensuring copyright clearance rests with the user.

Physical characteristics:

Finding aids:

No additional finding aids.

ARCHIVAL INFORMATION

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Immediate source of acquisition:

Unknown

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DESCRIPTION NOTES

Archivist's note: Sources: Copied from LSE Archives CALM database by Anna Towlson.