D1148 - Eaves, Henry (Secretary), papers of - 24 Feb 1931-8 Jan 1975
Research files and sections of an unpublished history of the Cunard Company written by Henry Eaves, the former Secretary for Cunard. Comprises handwritten and typed notes, largely formed of extracts from Board Minutes, Chairmen's Reports and letter books. Includes letters, news clippings, Cunard An...
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| Archive level description: | Sub-fonds |
| Physical Description: | 2 boxes. |
| Summary: | Research files and sections of an unpublished history of the Cunard Company written by Henry Eaves, the former Secretary for Cunard. Comprises handwritten and typed notes, largely formed of extracts from Board Minutes, Chairmen's Reports and letter books. Includes letters, news clippings, Cunard Annual reports, photographs and other items collected during his working career. |
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| Date: | 24 Feb 1931-8 Jan 1975 |
| Reference Number: | D1148 |
| Related Material: | Further sections of Henry Eaves' research notes on the history of the Cunard Company can be found within the Public Relations series of the Cunard Archive: D42/PR3/28. |
| Biographical/Administrative Information: | Henry Eaves began his career with Cunard as a clerk in the Secretary's Office in 1910. During the First World War he served alongside colleagues as a member of the 17th Battalion of The King's Regiment Liverpool. In 1931 Henry Eaves became Assistant Secretary for Cunard and was promoted to the position of Secretary in 1950. After official retirement in 1955 he was asked by Cunard to research the history of the company and was given the use of an office [three half days a week]. |