D42/C4 - Frederick A. Bates Papers - 1942-1957
The papers in this series comprise of correspondence with other Directors of Cunard Steam Ship Co. Ltd and Cunard White Star Ltd as well as correspondence with external companies, such as the Port Line and various individuals.
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| Archive level description: | Series |
| Physical Description: | 14 boxes and 1 oversize item. |
| Summary: | The papers in this series comprise of correspondence with other Directors of Cunard Steam Ship Co. Ltd and Cunard White Star Ltd as well as correspondence with external companies, such as the Port Line and various individuals. |
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| Date: | 1942-1957 |
| Reference Number: | D42/C4 |
| Arrangement: | This series has been arranged in file number order. D42/C4/1 Index cards relating to this sequence. D42/C4/2-52 Numbered file sequence 1-50. D42/C4/53-140 Numbered file sequence 1-95. D42/C4/141-147 Loose files with large gaps in the sequence. D42/C4/148 F.A. Bates' papers relating to the Port Line. |
| Biographical/Administrative Information: | Frederick A. Bates succeeded his brother Sir Percy Bates as Chairman of Cunard White Star Ltd., after his brother's death in 1946. He continued his term of Chairman until 1953 whereupon he became a Director. |