GB 0369 MAS - Masaryk Collection

2 volumes, 1 boxes, 2 outsize photographs

GB 0369 MAS 1929-1978, mainly 1938-1945 Collection (Fonds) 2 volumes, 1 boxes, 2 outsize photographs Masaryk , Jan Garrigue , 1886-1948 , Czech politician

Jan Garrigue Masaryk (1886-1948), politician and diplomat, was the son of the first President of Czechoslovakia, Tomas Garrigue Masaryk. He was Czechoslovak Minister in London 1925-1938 and Foreign Minister in both the Czech émigré Government in London during World War Two and the first Czech post-war Government 1940-1948. He remained in his post after the Communist takeover in February 1948 but died soon afterwards in unclear circumstances as the result of a fall from the window of the Foreign Office.

Papers of Jan Garrigue Masaryk, comprising:
scrapbooks of Masaryk memorabilia, 1935-1948 containing press cuttings, photographs and correspondence, including Masaryk's 'Black Book' of cuttings and papers on the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, 1938; appointment diaries, 1940-1945; photographs of Jan and Tomas Masaryk, c 1930-1948; publications by Jan Masaryk and signed copies of works by T G Masaryk and Edvard Benes

Papers arranged in three classes, Scrapbooks and Notes, Photographs and Publications

Unrestricted access. Researchers wishing to consult the archives or seeking further information should contact UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) Library, 16 Taviton Street, London WC1H 0BW.

Copies, subject to the condition of the original, may be supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Librarian.
Mainly English, some Czech, French, German and Spanish

Detailed catalogue available on the SSEES website

The Lisicky Collection at SSEES contains material relating to Masaryk's work as Czechoslovak ambassador in London and Foreign Minister.

Revised by Alan Kucia as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.  Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description ISAD(G), 2nd edition 2000 and National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997  Revised Jan 2003 Wars (events) Czechoslovakia Eastern Europe International conflicts International politics International relations Masaryk , Jan Garrigue , 1886-1948 , Czech politician Masaryk , Tomas Garrigue , 1850-1937 , Czech politician War World wars (events) World War Two (1939-1945) Europe

Papers of Jan Garrigue Masaryk, comprising:
scrapbooks of Masaryk memorabilia, 1935-1948 containing press cuttings, photographs and correspondence, including Masaryk's 'Black Book' of cuttings and papers on the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, 1938; appointment diaries, 1940-1945; photographs of Jan and Tomas Masaryk, c 1930-1948; publications by Jan Masaryk and signed copies of works by T G Masaryk and Edvard Benes

Papers arranged in three classes, Scrapbooks and Notes, Photographs and Publications

Unrestricted access. Researchers wishing to consult the archives or seeking further information should contact UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) Library, 16 Taviton Street, London WC1H 0BW.

Copies, subject to the condition of the original, may be supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Librarian.

• inglés

• latín

Mainly English, some Czech, French, German and Spanish

The Lisicky Collection at SSEES contains material relating to Masaryk's work as Czechoslovak ambassador in London and Foreign Minister.

Detailed catalogue available on the SSEES website

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description ISAD(G), 2nd edition 2000 and National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997

• inglés