| Title |
Speeches |
| Reference |
CLVL 2 |
| Covering Dates |
1940–1986 (Papers are mostly from the period 1963 - 1986.) |
| Extent and Medium |
47 files; paper |
|
| Content and context |
Includes drafts of speeches for Sir Winston Churchill, but the papers are mostly speeches and lectures given by Colville. |
| Churchill/CLVL 2 contains: |
|
1
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Typescript drafts of speeches. For Churchill and notes including typescript notes for speech on death of Neville Chamberlain (12 Nov 1940); announcement of atomic bomb (1945).
1 file; paper. |
1940–1954 |
|
2
|
Address. Given to the Belgian businessmen about finance and merchant banking in the City.
1 file; paper. |
03 Oct 1963– |
|
3
|
Speech. Concerning "where the City of London stands in relation to Europe", delivered to the Labour Party Group Meeting under the auspices of Mr John Grant.
1 file; paper. |
23 Jan 1967–23 Jan |
|
4
|
Lecture. On "Some Aspects of Merchant Banking", Institute of Bankers.
1 file; paper. |
25 Jan 1968– |
|
5
|
Speech. Concerning history and Churchill. Given at the Yorkshire Post's "Book of the Year" Literary Luncheon, Queen's Hotel, Leeds.
1 file; paper. |
09 Jan 1969–1969 |
|
6
|
Speech. About theories of government. Made at the November Luncheon of the Association of Circulation Executives, Connaught Rooms.
1 file; paper. |
27 Nov 1969–1969 |
|
7
|
Speech. Made at Blenheim Palace about Churchill.
1 file; paper. |
16 May 1971–1971 |
|
8
|
Speech. Made at Skinner's Dinner.
1 file; paper. |
27 Apr 1972– |
|
9
|
Memorial Service. For Sir Thomas Leslie Rowan's at St Margaret's, Westminster.
1 file; paper. |
17 May 1972– |
|
10
|
Speech. For the Trevelyan Society at Harrow School.
1 file; paper. |
09 Nov 1972– |
|
11
|
Speech. Broadcast regarding the Common Market. Given in French.
1 file; paper. |
12 Dec 1972– |
|
12
|
Speech. About Spain.
1 file; paper. |
1973- |
|
13
|
Speech. About Churchill as "Maker of History".
1 file; paper. |
October 1974– |
|
14
|
Speech. At Edmonton and Calgary. About Churchill, the man.
1 file; paper. |
1975– |
|
15
|
Broadcast. For the "Serendipity" programme, BBC Radio 4, 5.40 pm.
1 file; paper. |
14 Sep 1977– |
|
16
|
Notes for speeches. Given at the Churchill Club, Manchester (28 Nov 1977), the Westerham Rotary Club Dinner (29 Nov 1977), the Churchill Club, Anglesey and Conwy (April 1981).
1 file; paper. |
28 Nov 1977–1978 |
|
17
|
Article. "Working for a Lady", by Sir John Colville, about working for Princess Elizabeth.
1 file; paper. |
1978– |
|
18
|
Speech. For the World Affairs Council, Wilmington, about Churchill in the context of the question "To what extent are great men fashioned by circumstances?".
1 file; paper. |
11 Apr 1978– |
|
19
|
Speech. About affairs in Britain. Delivered to the Los Angeles branch of the English-Speaking Union of the United States.
1 file; paper. |
[18/20] Apr 1978– |
|
20
|
Speech. Called "The problem of accuracy in writing modern history". Given for the History Department, UCLA, Los Angeles.
1 file; paper. |
April 1978– |
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21
|
Speech. "What is right and what is wrong with Britain today?", by Colville.
1 file; paper. |
April 1978– |
|
22
|
Speech (draft and final copy). Given at the University of Zurich. "The Qualities of a Statesman".
1 file; paper. |
18 Sep 1978–03 Nov 1978 |
|
23
|
Speech. "The Problem of Accuracy in Writing Modern History", given to the Socratic Society, Churchill College, Cambridge.
1 file; paper. |
08 Nov 1978– |
|
24
|
Speech. About democracy.
1 file; paper. |
|
|
25
|
Speech. About July 1940 and Churchill. Given at the T. Bone Steak Club.
1 file; paper. |
1980– |
|
26
|
Speech. About Churchill, his character and qualities.
1 file; paper. |
1980– |
|
27
|
Speech. About Churchill. Given to the Churchill club of Anglesey.
1 file; paper. |
23 Apr 1981– |
|
28
|
Speech. "The Qualities of Leadership". Given to Officers of the 4th Armoured Brigade, Munster.
1 file; paper. |
22 Sep 1981– |
|
29
|
Sermon. For Remembrance Sunday, at St. Mary's, Broughton.
1 file; paper. |
09 Nov 1981– |
|
30
|
Speeches. "Two sorts of After Luncheon Speeches". Delivered at Eastleigh and Romsey Conservative Association.
1 file; paper. |
July 1982– |
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31
|
Speech. "The Qualities of Leadership". Given at Bierlerfeld, 1st Corps BAOR.
1 file; paper. |
23 Sep 1982– |
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32
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Speech. About Churchill. Given on Speech Day, St James' Independent School for Boys and Girls.
1 file; paper. |
October 1982– |
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33
|
Speech. "The Black Cat". Delivered to the International Churchill Society at the Savoy.
1 file; paper. |
22 May 1983– |
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34
|
Speech. About imperialism, colonialism and militarism, "Gateway to Antarctica". Given at Junior Staff College, Warminster.
1 file; paper. |
July 1983– |
|
35
|
Speech. About the personalities of Churchill and De Gaulle. For the Institut d'Histoire du Temps Present at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris.
1 file; paper; Typewritten. |
07 Nov 1984– |
|
36
|
Sermon. for Remembrance Sunday, Broughton.
1 file; paper. |
11 Nov 1984– |
|
37
|
Lecture. "The Personality of Sir Winston Churchill". Delivered at the Winston Churchill Memorial, Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri.
1 file; paper. |
24 Mar 1985– |
|
38
|
Speech. About Churchill, the English language and "The Fringes of Power".
1 file; paper. |
04 Jan 1986– |
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39
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Speech. Giving a portrait of Churchill as a prophet (in the Old Testament sense - as a master of language), at Liverpool Luncheon Club.
1 file; paper. |
15 Jan 1986– |
|
40
|
Speech. About Churchill's relations with the USA. Given at Wesleyan University, Dallas.
1 file; paper. |
March 1986– |
|
41
|
Speech. About Parliamentary Democracy and presidential systems; Churchill the supporter of constitutional monarchy. At the Third Annual Dinner, Churchill Society, Toronto, Canada.
1 file; paper. |
26 Nov 1986– |
|
42
|
Speech. Concerning the concept of truly democratic parliamentary government. Given in Toronto, Canada.
1 file; paper. |
November 1986– |
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43
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Talk. About Churchill, the artist, and in politics and literature.
1 file; paper. |
n.d. - |
|
44
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Draft Speech. Part of speech about Churchill. Given at the Royal Overseas League.
1 file; paper. |
n.d. - |
|
45
|
Speech. About Churchill's relations with the USA during the Second World War.
1 file; paper. |
n.d. - |
|
46
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Speech. A warning to historians against character assassination.
1 file; paper. |
n.d. - |
|
47
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Speech drafts and cuttings. Various topics including "The Atomic bomb", and includes "the Normandy Invasion" by Brian Loring Villa.
1 file; paper. |
1978– |
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