Document
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
194 x 125 mm
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11265.15.2
Summary
A handwritten document on headed notepaper from; DIVISIONAL OFFICE, / MINISTRY OF LABOUR, / EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT, / CARLTON HOUSE, WOODLAND ROAD, BRISTOL. Signed; A. Deane / Chief Women's Officer. The document outlines Mrs. George Gibbs' encouragement and involvement in recruiting and employing women and girls for agricultural work and for the WRNS and WRAF for the Somerset and regional area. Used as source material for (NT3143763) - Via Gibbs - a memoir by Madeline Alston. In the foolscap sized paper and linen weave envelope (NT11265.1.1).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.