WRNS Papers - Historical Section file, 'X - Personal Experiences', containing information from members of the WRNS, including cuttings and reports, 1940-1946.

ID:	DAU/178
Type:	Manuscript
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	HMS Dauntless
Date made:	1940 - 1946
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	8 items and 2 files
Parts:	H.M.S. Dauntless (Manuscript) Furse Papers - group of papers, 20 September 1916 - 25 December 1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/1) Furse Papers - correspondence, memoranda and messages between Katharine Furse, Commandant-in-Chief of the Women's VADs, and Arthur Beresford Cane, Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic). (Manuscript) (DAU/2) Furse Papers - correspondence, memoranda and messages between Katharine Furse, Commandant-in-Chief of the Women's VADs, and Lady Canarvon, 22 January 1915-26 July 1917. (Manuscript) (DAU/3) Furse Papers - correspondence, memoranda and messages between Katharine Furse, Commandant-in-Chief of the Women's VADs, and Lieutenant Castle, 13 Dec 1916-2 January 1917. (Manuscript) (DAU/4) Correspondence, memoranda and messages between Katharine Furse, Commandant-in-Chief of the Women's VADs, and Neville Chamberlain, Director-General of National Service, 29 Dec 1916-29 January 1917. (Manuscript) (DAU/5) Furse Papers - correspondence, memoranda and messages between Katharine Furse, Commandant-in-Chief of the Women's VADs, and Lilian Clapham, Deputy Chief Women Inspector, Employment Department. (Manuscript) (DAU/6) Furse Papers - correspondence between Katharine Furse, Commandant-in-Chief of the Women's VADs, and Louise Creighton, President of the National Union of Women Workers of Great Britain & Ireland. (Manuscript) (DAU/7) Furse Papers - correspondence, memoranda and messages between Katharine Furse, Commandant-in-Chief of the Women's VADs, and Lieutenant-General Sir William Furse, CB, DSO, Master General Ordnance, War Office. (Manuscript) (DAU/8) Furse Papers - file, 'Lord Northcliffe 18 September 1916-7 Feb 1917', containing correspondence between Katharine Furse, Commandant-in-Chief of the Women's VADs, and the Rt Hon Lord Alfred Northcliffe. (Manuscript) (DAU/9) Furse Papers - file, 'Oliver, FS & Mrs Oliver 13 Dec 1916-10 Feb 1917' re: the organisation of a state service for women and the use of women in war work. (Manuscript) (DAU/10) Furse Papers - correspondence, memoranda and messages between Katharine Furse, Commandant-in-Chief of the Women's VADs, and Mr Ridsdale, re: the award of honours to Katharine Furse as Commandant-in-Chief of the VADs. (Manuscript) (DAU/11) Furse Papers - file, 'Rowntree, Seebohm - Minister of Munitions'; re: the organisation and co-ordination of women war workers. (Manuscript) (DAU/12) Furse Papers - correspondence between Dame Katharine Furse, Director WRNS, and Gerald Steel, Ministry of Transport. (Manuscript) (DAU/13) Furse Papers - file, 'Tennant, Mrs 11 September 1914-25 June 1918'. (Manuscript) (DAU/14) Furse Papers - file, 'White, Col 1-29 January 1917', containing correspondence, memoranda and messages between Katharine Furse, Commandant-in-Chief of the Women's VADs, and Col WA White, Deputy Director of Recruiting, War Office. (Manuscript) (DAU/15) Furse Papers - correspondence, memoranda and messages between Katharine Furse, Commandant-in-Chief of the Women's VADs, and HL Woollcombe, Cavendish Association. (Manuscript) (DAU/16) Furse Papers - group of papers, including correspondence, messages, notes, draft letters and memoranda re: appeal on behalf of the YMCA's work for the Navy and Army; and women's war work and the YMCA. (Manuscript) (DAU/17) Furse Papers - file, 'VAD and Women Power, 1917', containing correspondence, memoranda, copy letters, reports and notes, all re: the organisation of women's war work, including VAD members working within the Army, in munitions factories, and in hospitals. (Manuscript) (DAU/18) Furse Papers - file of memoranda, copy letters and newspaper cuttings, re: the control and organisation of women for the war effort, and the organisation of an OTC for women. (Manuscript) (DAU/19) Furse Papers - file, 'Begbie IBS? M Driver CSL?', containing correspondence, notes, memoranda, reports, messages and estimates of VAD membership and expenditure. (Manuscript) (DAU/20) Furse Papers - file, 'Women Power', containing correspondence, memoranda, telegraphs, newspaper cuttings and draft letters. All re: the organisation of women's war work, including within the Army. (Manuscript) (DAU/21) Furse Papers - collection of papers including draft letters, reports, correspondence and notes, re: the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, the Committee Enquiry into the VAD Organisation, VAD uniform, and VAD members in Salonika. (Manuscript) (DAU/22) Furse Papers - file, 'Confidential File July 1917-October 1917', containing mainly unofficial, personal and private correspondence and memoranda on various subjects re: the establishment and organisation of women's war service. (Manuscript) (DAU/23) Furse Papers - file, 'WRNS 1918-1919', containing correspondence, reports, notes, memoranda, and newspaper and magazine cuttings, 15 January 1918-7 November 1919, all re: the WRNS, including recruitment and demobilisation. (Manuscript) (DAU/24) Furse Papers - group of papers, 17 January 1918-27 August 1919, including: correspondence between Katharine Furse, Director WRNS and various correspondents. (Manuscript) (DAU/25) Furse Papers - file, 'WRNS - Recreation, Welfare, Appreciation', 25 January 1918-22 September 1919, containing papers including: correspondence between Katharine Furse, Director WRNS and various correspondents. (Manuscript) (DAU/26) Furse Papers - file, 'Case of Women for Paris - Domestic Duties', containing correspondence, memoranda and notes re: the recruitment of women to serve in Paris, 22 March 1918-16 January 1919. (Manuscript) (DAU/27) Furse Papers - correspondence, 11 July 1918-1 Oct 1919, between Katharine Furse, Director WRNS,and various correspondents on miscellaneous subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/28) Furse Papers - group of papers,29 Oct 1918-3 July 1919, including: correspondence between Katharine Furse, Director WRNS,and various correspondents. (Manuscript) (DAU/29) Furse Papers - file, 'Director's File - Miscellaneous - 24 January 1919', containing correspondence and memoranda, 10 Dec 1918-28 July 1919. (Manuscript) (DAU/30) Furse Papers - Director's file, 'Recommendations for the Maintenance of the WRNS as a Women's Reserve attached to RNVR', containing: correspondence between Katharine Furse, Director WRNS, and various correspondents. (Manuscript) (DAU/31) Furse Papers - letter from S Richardson, Commander, RNR, Officer in Charge of Defensive Armaments, Liverpool to JE Bell, Principal WRNS, Liverpool, 17 September 1919, in praise of the work of the WRNS. (Manuscript) (DAU/32) Furse Papers - collection of papers, including reports, drafts, notes, memoranda, newspaper cuttings and some correspondence with Arthur K Yapp, General Secretary YMCA. (Manuscript) (DAU/33) Furse Papers - reports, notes and memoranda, 1916-1917, re: organisation of the Women's Corps, women's service with the Army, and the organisation of women's war service. (Manuscript) (DAU/34) Furse Papers - file of papers containing memoranda, messages, correspondence, minutes, agenda, a staff chart, newspaper cuttings and reports, 20 March 1916-9 Oct 1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/35) Furse Papers - file, 'Schemes 1916', containing reports, memoranda, notes, drafts, blank account sheets, VAD membership rates of pay and some correspondence with Mr FS Oliver. (Manuscript) (DAU/36) Furse Papers - file, 'Women's Organisations 1916', containing lists, memoranda and notes, 7 November 1916-7 November 1917. (Manuscript) (DAU/37) Furse Papers - file, 'Memos C', containing reports, messages, notes and correspondence, 1916-1917. (Manuscript) (DAU/38) Furse Papers - file, 'Ministry of Munitions - Canteen Committee & Organisation of Women - Notes - Women's Service Committee November 1916', containing reports, notes, drafts, agenda, memoranda and some correspondence with Arthur Beresford Cane. (Manuscript) (DAU/39) Furse Papers - third draft report, 5 Feb 1917, 'Scheme for the Organisation of a Women's Corps for Service under the State'. (Manuscript) (DAU/40) Furse Papers - group of papers, 15 March 1917-28 March 1918, including: memoranda; correspondence between Katharine Furse, Director WRNS, and various correspondents. (Manuscript) (DAU/41) Furse Papers - file, 'Schemes 1917'. (Manuscript) (DAU/42) Furse Papers - file, 'WRNS formation', containing memoranda, procedures, notes, form letters, staffing charts and correspondence, all November 1917-1919. (Manuscript) (DAU/43) Furse Papers - group of papers, 12 Dec 1917-31 July 1918, including reports, notes, memoranda, correspondence and a leaflet, 'Welcome to the Women's Royal Naval Service', 11 March 1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/44) Furse Papers - file, 'WRNS letters - 1 Apr-25 Oct 1918 - Copies, Director WRNS letters and memo' all re: National Service and the recruitment of women for war work. (Manuscript) (DAU/45) Furse Papers - report, 'Impression of VADs in France' by Katharine Furse, 1 September 1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/46) Furse Papers - confidential file, 30 Nov-6 Dec 1918, containing costings, 'Approximate Cost of WRNS - HQ Staff', 30 November 1918, and correspondence between Katharine Furse, Director WRNS, and Majorie Monkhouse. (Manuscript) (DAU/47) Furse Papers - file containing reports, correspondence, notes, memoranda and messages, all 12 May 1919-8 January 1921. (Manuscript) (DAU/48) Furse Papers - report, 'Liverpool Division - August 1919' by JE Bell, Principal WRNS, Liverpool re: police strike and the involvement of the WRNS. (Manuscript) (DAU/49) Furse Papers - memorandum, 25 Sep 1919, from Principal WRNS to Director WRNS, enclosing a report, 'London Depot Hostel 24 September 1919 - An Episode', re: the misconduct of a WREN. (Manuscript) (DAU/50) Furse Papers - draft paper, 'Improvements which appear to be necessary for the WRNS', nd. (Manuscript) (DAU/51) Furse Papers - Joint Women's VAD Committee papers including memoranda, minutes, agenda, statistics and drafts, 10 January-31 Oct 1917. (Manuscript) (DAU/52) Furse Papers - hand drawn chart, 'BRCS & O of BJ - Chart showing movements during each month', re: applications, selections, postings, rejections and withdrawals, 1917-1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/53) Furse Papers - ring binder containing charts/ graphs and notes re: discharges of women from naval and air stations, and definite requisitions of women for war service in various occupations. (Manuscript) (DAU/54) Furse Papers - file of notes written by Katharine Furse re: WRNS service, various subjects, 1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/55) Furse Papers - file, 'WRNS - Weekly Instructions to Officers 1919', containing Weekly Instructions (including an index) and Emergency Acquaints, 7 January-29 September 1919. (Manuscript) (DAU/56) Furse Papers - file, 'ACI dealing with WAAC' re: terms and conditions of service (including rates of pay and accommodation) for the WAAC, WRNS and other women's services. (Manuscript) (DAU/57) Furse Papers - file, 'WRNS Acquaints and Instructions re: Air'. containing WRNS Acquaints, Weekly Instructions to Officers, Temporary Instructions and notes, 28 Feb 1918-9 May 1919. (Manuscript) (DAU/58) Furse Papers - files, 'WRNS WS Forms etc . (Manuscript) (DAU/59) Furse Papers - official documents, including: 3 copies of booklet, 'Instructions to VAD Members Serving in Hospitals and with other formations', April 1917. (Manuscript) (DAU/60) Furse Papers - printed booklet, '414 - Women's Royal Naval Service - Arrangements', 4 Feb 1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/61) Furse Papers - printed leaflet, 'Standing Orders - Women's Royal Naval Service - The Nore' by E Ivy Matheson, Divisional Director, WRNS, 3 May 1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/62) Furse Papers - printed leaflet, 'Women's Royal Naval Service - General Regulations', by Dame Katharine Furse, Director WRNS, 1918-1919. (Manuscript) (DAU/63) Furse Papers - file, 'Revised Fleet Order WRNS July 1919, revised to date of demobilisation'. (Manuscript) (DAU/64) Furse Papers - file, 'Advance Instructions pending the issue of complete instructions, WRNS', 1918-1919. (Manuscript) (DAU/65) Furse Papers - log by Charlotte Holt, Divisional Director, WRNS, Devonport, 21 Feb-1 November 1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/66) Furse Papers - bound volume, 'Inspections Log 1918-19', from 1 April 1918-13 Dec 1919, containing logs re: the administration and inspction of WRNS stations. (Manuscript) (DAU/67) Furse Papers - copies of 'The WRENS 1917-1919 - Never at Sea - Being the Story of their Beginnings & Doings in Various Parts', 19 July 1919. (Manuscript) (DAU/68) Furse Papers - article, 'John', reprinted from 'The Times', 25 January 1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/69) Furse Papers - poster, 'Quoth the Navy "Never More"', re: WRNS uniform regulations, 1915-1917. (Manuscript) (DAU/70) Furse Papers - 'Beware of Spies' poster in English, French and German. (Manuscript) (DAU/71) Furse Papers - note re: women's uniforms, 6 September 1917, with 2 French fashion plates (nineteenth century). (Manuscript) (DAU/72) Furse Papers - group of miscellaneous items. (Manuscript) (DAU/73) Furse Papers - menu card for dinner, 17 Dec 1954, re: Captain AN Benson, CBE, VRD, RNVR. (Manuscript) (DAU/74) Vera Laughton Mathews Papers - ring binder of papers, 'Papers Appertaining to Dame Vera Laughton Mathews, DBE, Director WRNS 1939-46'. (Manuscript) (DAU/75) WRNS Papers - miscellaneous correspondence, including from WRNS on overseas service in Australia and Malta, 1941-54. (Manuscript) (DAU/76) WRNS Papers - letter from 'Shelagh' to 'Jill', HMS DRAKE, re: WRNS uniform hat, 12 November 1964. (Manuscript) (DAU/77) WRNS Papers - correspondence between BJM Foggin and the 1st Sea Lord, 17 Oct-14 November 1969. (Manuscript) (DAU/78) WRNS Papers - letter from Polly Furse to Ursula Mason, 29 Oct 1980, enclosing a ticket for the WRNS Reunion at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 1 November 1980. (Manuscript) (DAU/79) WRNS Papers - letter, 'Report on the WRNS badge', consisting of extracts from 1919 letters re: the WRNS badge, with an envelope addressed to Henry G Dakyns, nd. (Manuscript) (DAU/80) WRNS Papers - report, 'Organisation & Activities of the WRNS during the War, nd, WWII. (Manuscript) (DAU/81) WRNS Papers - file, 'Administration of WRNS on Closing Down of Western Approaches Command', containing correspondence, memoranda and messages, 1945. (Manuscript) (DAU/82) WRNS Papers - file, 'Alphabetical Index to Ships', containing a list of RN ships with associated establishments nd. (Manuscript) (DAU/83) WRNS Papers - file, 'Coronation Events 1953', and extracts from letters, 29 June 1918-17 January 1923. (Manuscript) (DAU/84) WRNS Papers - file, 'SOTC Notes (Lecture 1953). (Manuscript) (DAU/85) The visit of HM the Queen Mother to HMS DAUNTLESS, Burghfield on 2 Dec 1976. (Manuscript) (DAU/86) WRNS Papers - typescript, 'Extract from Navy List of Oct 1918', listing WRNS personnel. (Manuscript) (DAU/87) WRNS Papers - bound volume, 'Divisional Records 1918-19', re: WRNS Officers, Cooks, Driver Mechanics etc. (Manuscript) (DAU/88) WRNS Papers - bound volume, 'Ratings Promotion Boards 19 Jun 1944-6 June 1948'. (Manuscript) (DAU/89) WRNS Papers - bound volume, 'Officers Releases', Feb 1947-September 1950. (Manuscript) (DAU/90) WRNS Papers - bound volume, 'WRNS Officers Permanent Service Application', 1949. (Manuscript) (DAU/91) WRNS Papers - bound volume, 'Special Entries', 1949, with 4 loose inserts re: Special Entries, appointments and OTCs. (Manuscript) (DAU/92) WRNS Papers - bound volume, 'WRNR Officers - Re-enrolment', 1952-1956, with memorandum inserted. (Manuscript) (DAU/93) WRNS Papers - file containing report, 'Basic Principles for the Management of Men in the Royal Navy', 1960. (Manuscript) (DAU/94) WRNS Papers - file, 'WRNS - Weekly Instructions to Officers, 1918'. (Manuscript) (DAU/95) WRNS Papers - 'Certificate Book of HM Ship - S450 Revised Feb 1939', containing 25 blank certificates. (Manuscript) (DAU/96) WRNS Papers - file, 'Advance Instructions pending the issue of complete instructions WRNS', nd (WWII?). (Manuscript) (DAU/97) WRNS Papers - file, 'WRNS Advance Instructions', nd (WWII?). (Manuscript) (DAU/98) WRNS Papers - file, 'Precis of WRNS Dockets, nd (WWII?). (Manuscript) (DAU/99) WRNS Papers - bound volume, 1918, cuttings from information leaflets/ booklets re: personnel matters. (Manuscript) (DAU/100) WRNS Papers - leaflet, 'Women's Royal Naval Service - Arrangements', 4 Feb 1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/101) WRNS Papers - photocopy, 'Admiralty Fleet Order - WRNS Regulations & Instructions', 3 September 1942. (Manuscript) (DAU/102) WRNS Papers - bound volume- Regulations & Instructions for the Women's Royal Naval Service'. (Manuscript) (DAU/103) WRNS Papers - bound volume - 'Instructions for Release from the Naval Service'. (Manuscript) (DAU/104) WRNS Papers - bound volume, 'WRNS Record of Fatal Casualties', 1918-1967, Officers and Ratings, with 4 loose inserts re: casualties. (Manuscript) (DAU/105) WRNS Papers - 2 batches of record cards, dated 18 Feb 1940-11 Sep 1944 and September 1944-18 August 1947, recording deaths of WRNS. (Manuscript) (DAU/106) WRNS Papers - collection of photographs of pages from the WRNS Book of Remembrance, 11 April 1944-30 August 1945. (Manuscript) (DAU/107) WRNS Papers - copy of 'The Life-Boat', the journal of the Royal National Life-boat Institution, Vol.33, No.363, Winter 1952-1953. (Manuscript) (DAU/108) WRNS Papers - letter from Joan Carpenter, General Secretary of the Benevolent Trust, to 3rd Officer J Bolton King, 12 July 1955, re: copies of the Benevolent Trust Constitution. (Manuscript) (DAU/109) WRNS Papers - file, 'Case Correspondence 1958 - Nore Command WRNS B/T', 1955-1958, re: Women's Royal Navy Service Benevolent Trust . (Manuscript) (DAU/110) WRNS Papers - file, '1958, 1959, 1960 - Correspondence', 1958-1961, re: WRNS Benevolent Trust containing correspondence and notes. (Manuscript) (DAU/111) WRNS Papers - folder - WRNS Benevolent Trust Case Book, 1949-1957. (Manuscript) (DAU/112) WRNS Papers - folder, 'WRNS Benevolent Trust Nore Command Case Book', 1958-1961. (Manuscript) (DAU/113) WRNS Papers - bound Minute Book, 1952-1960, re: Women's Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust. (Manuscript) (DAU/114) WRNS Papers - file, 'Electing Members', containing minutes, nominations etc re: WRNS Benevolent Trust, nd. (Manuscript) (DAU/115) WRNS Papers - file, 'WRNS Benevolent Trust - Application Forms, Layettes', nd. (Manuscript) (DAU/116) WRNS Papers - 'Women's Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust. (Manuscript) (DAU/117) WRNS Papers - bound volume, 'WRNS Officers' Training Depot Mess Committee Minute Book', Crystal Palace 1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/118) WRNS Papers - bound WRNS Visitor Book, 25 January-August 1940, and signed by Princess Elizabeth 25 January 1940. (Manuscript) (DAU/119) WRNS Papers - bound Officers Visitor Book WRNS, 15 Jun-31 Dec 1942. (Manuscript) (DAU/120) WRNS Papers - bound volume, 'Log Book I', 18 September 1939-29 July 1941. (Manuscript) (DAU/121) WRNS Papers - folder containing unbound log book, 'WRNS Central Training & Drafting Depot, Greenwich - Log Book - 14 August 1941-7 March 1942'. (Manuscript) (DAU/122) WRNS Papers - journal, Midshipman Peter Brook Cowan. (Manuscript) (DAU/123) WRNS Papers - bound volume, 'The WRNS at Lerwick with a brief history of Lerwick Naval Base 1914 - 1919', with correspondence, nd. (Manuscript) (DAU/124) WRNS Papers - 'WRENS in Camera' by Lee Miller. (Manuscript) (DAU/125) WRNS Papers - book, 'Daughters of Britannia', by Vera Douie, 1949. (Manuscript) (DAU/126) WRNS Papers - magazine, 'The Wing', RAF Felixstowe, Nov-Dec 1918, No.48, with a note from Chief Officer, WRNS, 30 September 1964. (Manuscript) (DAU/127) WRNS Papers - 'The WREN Recorder. (Manuscript) (DAU/128) WRNS Papers - copies of 'Levant WRNS Review April 1944' magazine. (Manuscript) (DAU/129) WRNS Papers - copy of 'Mediterranean WRNS Review August 1944' magazine. (Manuscript) (DAU/130) WRNS Papers - bound volume of 'Flight Deck' magazines, August 1944- January 1946. (Manuscript) (DAU/131) WRNS Papers - copy of 'Navy News' newspaper, No.105, March 1963. (Manuscript) (DAU/132) WRNS Papers - 'The WREN' magazine. (Manuscript) (DAU/133) WRNS Papers - leaflet - article reprinted from 'The Times', 1 April 1916, 'The Duties of an Officer'. (Manuscript) (DAU/134) WRNS Papers - article reprinted from 'The Times', 25 January 1918, entitled 'John'. (Manuscript) (DAU/135) WRNS Papers - article reprinted from 'Homes & Gardens', 'The Wrens Serve Lunch' at the RNC, Greenwich, 1942. (Manuscript) (DAU/136) WRNS Papers - file, Reprints from 'Yachting Monthly & RNVR Journal. (Manuscript) (DAU/137) WRNS Papers - booklet, 'The King's Regulations & WRNS Ideals', Feb 1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/138) WRNS Papers - leaflet, 'Welcome to the Women's Royal Naval Service', 11 March 1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/139) WRNS Papers - leaflet - notice to soldiers from Kitcher, nd - WWI. (Manuscript) (DAU/140) WRNS Papers - programme, 'Official Programme of the National Peace Celebrations' 19 July 1919. (Manuscript) (DAU/141) WRNS Papers - booklet, 'Parliamentary Debates - House of Commons' 6 August 1919, Vol.119, No.111. (Manuscript) (DAU/142) WRNS Papers - report, 'Ministry of Reconstruction - Report of the Women's Advisory Committee on the Domestic Service Problem', 1919. (Manuscript) (DAU/143) WRNS Papers - recruitment leaflet, 'Join the Wrens and free a man from the Fleet', nd, WWII (copy). (Manuscript) (DAU/144) WRNS Papers - recruitment leaflet, 'Join the Wrens and free a man to join the Fleet', nd, WWII. (Manuscript) (DAU/145) WRNS Papers - copy of 'Women's Royal Naval Service' recruitment leaflet, nd, WWII. (Manuscript) (DAU/146) WRNS Papers - photocopy of the score for 'The WRNS March', dedicated to the WRNS, music by Richard Addinsell, words by Clemence Dane, 1942. (Manuscript) (DAU/147) WRNS Papers - promotional poster, 'The Women's Royal Navy Service', nd, 1950s?. (Manuscript) (DAU/148) WRNS Papers - booklet/ magazine, 'Serve with the Royal Navy in the WRNS'. (Manuscript) (DAU/149) WRNS Papers - booklet, 'The Admiralty - A Guide for Newcomers', 1956. (Manuscript) (DAU/150) WRNS Papers - bound volume, 'Histories of Special Subjects 1939-1945 - The Women's Royal Naval Service', 1956. (Manuscript) (DAU/151) WRNS Papers - bound volume, 'Histories of Special Subjects 1939-1945 - BR1075 Demobilization of the Navy 1945-1948', Admiralty 1957. (Manuscript) (DAU/152) WRNS Papers - booklet, 'Dame Vera Laughton Mathews, DBE, A Short Life Sketch', nd (post dates her death on 25 September 1959). (Manuscript) (DAU/153) H.M.S. DauntlessWRNS Papers - card, 'Ship's Bell', re: a bell inscribed HMS OFFA which was given to HMS DAUNTLESS by Commander EM Thorpe, DSO, RN, circa 1948, with a brief history of the ship. (Manuscript) (DAU/154) WRNS Papers - handmade Christmas card from the Director of Manning and his staff, 1954. (Manuscript) (DAU/155) WRNS Papers - Dutch postcard with a picture of a guide dog from the Dutch Association of Wrens, 1977. (Manuscript) (DAU/156) WRNS Papers - miscellaneous drawings/ sketches of 'fashion plates', 1954. (Manuscript) (DAU/157) WRNS Papers - bound volume, 'Missale Romanum', published 1934. (Manuscript) (DAU/158) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - file containing key for A-Z of files, nd. (Manuscript) (DAU/159) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - file A - 'Accommodation & Welfare', containing extracts from reports, nd. (Manuscript) (DAU/160) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - file B - 'Administration', containing: reports; staff organisational charts; file 'Drafting & Advancement'; personnel matters re: probation, transfers, training etc. (Manuscript) (DAU/161) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - group of files, 'C - Categories'. (Manuscript) (DAU/162) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - file, 'D - Discipline', 1941-1944, containing reports and typescripts of chapters (for report/ book?) and draft text. (Manuscript) (DAU/163) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - file, 'F - Honours & Awards', containing files of correspondence including Birthday and New Year's Honours Lists, Commendations by C's-in-C and General Miscellaneous, 1940-1945. (Manuscript) (DAU/164) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - file, 'G - Statistics', containing files: 'Returns of WRNS Officers, Borne, 1952-59 Inclusive - Summary of Wartime Strength & Distributions in the WRNS'; and 'Quarterly Returns of Personnel, Borne'. (Manuscript) (DAU/165) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - file, 'H - 2nd Sea Lord', containing 2nd Sea Lord reports, 1943-1946. (Manuscript) (DAU/166) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - file, 'I - Commands', containing papers re: Nore, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Rosyth, Western Approaches, Dover and Orkney Commands, 1939-1945. (Manuscript) (DAU/167) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - file, 'J - Miscellaneous'. (Manuscript) (DAU/168) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - file, 'N - Notes for Estimates', 1939-1947, containing papers re: organisation and activities of the WRNS during World War II. (Manuscript) (DAU/169) WRNS Papers - Historical Section file, 'P - Pay', containing papers regarding pay including officers and OTC, ratings, state insurances, allowances and expenses, and retired pay/ gratuties, nd, WWII?. (Manuscript) (DAU/170) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - file, 'Q - Recruiting'. (Manuscript) (DAU/171) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - file 'R - RNAS', containing papers,regarding the training and employment of WRNS in various roles/ postings, 1943-1945. (Manuscript) (DAU/172) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - file 'S - Overseas'. (Manuscript) (DAU/173) WRNS Papers - Historical Section file, 'T - General Training', containing reports on training at Chatham, Devonport, Portsmouth, Rosyth and re: opening of the largest training and drafting depot at Mill Hill. All 1939. (Manuscript) (DAU/174) WRNS Papers - Historical Section file, 'U - Reports from Establishments', containing file of reports, 'Reports from Chief Officer, WRNS, London Area to Superintendent, WRNS Nore, May 1942-Feb 1944'. (Manuscript) (DAU/175) WRNS Papers - Historical Section file, 'V - Reports on Visits', containing papers re: Nore, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Rosyth, Western Approaches and Dover Commands, HMS WASP, HMS FERVENT, HMS LYNX and RN Air Stations 1943-1945. (Manuscript) (DAU/176) WRNS Papers - Historical Section file, 'W - Press Cuttings'. (Manuscript) (DAU/177) WRNS Papers - Historical Section file, 'X - Personal Experiences', containing information from members of the WRNS, including cuttings and reports, 1940-1946. (Manuscript) (DAU/178) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files - 'Y - WRNS 1917-19', containing: WRNS papers 30 January-11 September 1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/179) WRNS Papers - Historical Section files. (Manuscript) (DAU/180) WRNS Photographs - World War I. (Manuscript) (DAU/181) WRNS Photographs - OTC, RNC Greenwich - photographs 1939-1969. (Manuscript) (DAU/182) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment. (Manuscript) (DAU/183) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - Training Establishments. (Manuscript) (DAU/184) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - Ships. (Manuscript) (DAU/185) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - Overseas service. (Manuscript) (DAU/186) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - Official visits/ events - 1940s-1970s. (Manuscript) (DAU/187) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - Sports, 1940s-1970s. (Manuscript) (DAU/188) WRNS Photographs - Images prepared for publications, 1950s-1970s - transparencies. (Manuscript) (DAU/189) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - Miscellaneous, 1940s-1970s. (Manuscript) (DAU/190) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - Oversize images. (Manuscript) (DAU/191) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - file of photographs, ' 1939-1945 War', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/192) H.M.S. DauntlessWRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - folder, '1940 & 1941 Photos - Scottish Stations'. (Manuscript) (DAU/193) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - Ilford print box containing a set of photographs. (Manuscript) (DAU/194) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - file, 'Late 1940s (post war)', containing photographs of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/195) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - file, '1950s?', containing photographs of miscellaneous subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/196) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1953', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/197) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1954', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/198) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1955', containing images of various subjects . (Manuscript) (DAU/199) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1956' , containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/200) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1957', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/201) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1958', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/202) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1959', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/203) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1960', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/204) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1961', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/205) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - file of photographs, '1960s', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/206) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1962', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/207) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1963', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/208) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1964', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/209) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1965', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/210) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1966', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/211) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1967', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/212) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - envelope of photographs, '1968', containing images of various subjects. (Manuscript) (DAU/213) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - file of photographs, 'Foreign WRNS Heads 1960s?', containing images of WRNS Officers performing various duties. (Manuscript) (DAU/214) WRNS Photographs - Publicity/ Recruitment - file of photographs, '1970s', containing images of: WRNS Meteorologists, HMS DAEDALUS; staff of HMS PRESIDENT; and WRNS Officers in uniform. (Manuscript) (DAU/215) WRNS Photograph Albums/ Scrapbooks - scrapbook of photographs and newspaper cuttings kept by Miss K Bernard covering her service during WWI. (Manuscript) (DAU/216) WRNS Photograph Albums/ Scrapbooks - WRNS photograph album, including images of: WRNS Cooks; the Butteries and Larders of the RNC, Greenwich; Mess and Field Cookery; and the RN Cookery School Course. (Manuscript) (DAU/217) WRNS Photograph Albums/ Scrapbooks - WRNS photograph album for 1945. Includes images of: WRNS in uniform, 1917-1918. (Manuscript) (DAU/218) WRNS Photograph Albums/ Scrapbooks - WRNS photograph album, originally used for recruiting purposes, May 1952. (Manuscript) (DAU/219) WRNS Scrapbooks - large, loose-leaf scrapbook of newspaper and magazine cuttings, 1940-1945, miscellaneous subjects re: the WRNS. (Manuscript) (DAU/220) WRNS Scrapbooks - bound volume, 'WRNS Information Book', containing newspaper and magazine cuttings, 1941-1946, miscellaneous subjects re: the WRNS. (Manuscript) (DAU/221) WRNS Newspaper Cuttings - envelope of mounted newspaper cuttings, 1942-1945, miscellaneous subjects re: the WRNS. (Manuscript) (DAU/222) WRNS Newspaper Cuttings - envelope of mounted newspaper cuttings, 1942-1946, miscellaneous subjects re: the WRNS. (Manuscript) (DAU/223) WRNS Newspaper Cuttings - envelope of mounted newspaper cuttings, 1943, miscellaneous subjects re: the WRNS. (Manuscript) (DAU/224) WRNS Newspaper Cuttings - envelope of mounted newspaper cuttings, 1944, miscellaneous subjects re: the WRNS. (Manuscript) (DAU/225) WRNS Newspaper Cuttings - envelope of mounted newspaper cuttings, 1944-1945, miscellaneous subjects re: the WRNS. (Manuscript) (DAU/226) WRNS Newspaper Cuttings - envelope of mounted newspaper cuttings, 1945-1946, miscellaneous subjects re: the WRNS. (Manuscript) (DAU/227) WRNS Newspaper Cuttings - envelope of newspaper cuttings, 1967-1969, some photocopies, miscellaneous subjects re: the WRNS. (Manuscript) (DAU/228)

WRNS Papers - Historical Section file, 'X - Personal Experiences', containing information from members of the WRNS, including cuttings and reports, 1940-1946.

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