Internal correspondence relating to evacuation of collections
Reference code
SAL/01/04/039/27
Title
Internal correspondence relating to evacuation of collections
Date
17 January 1941 - 8 November 1941
Level of description
file
Extent and format
1 file
Scope and content
Internal correspondence relating to the proposed relocation of books and MSS for safe keeping, with some discussion over which works should be given priority, discussions over the potential to keep the library open and functioning and confirmation that a full evacuation of Burlington House would see the Government take over the building.
Creator
Society of Antiquaries of London