Sous-fonds GB 0064 THU/1-2 - Thursfield, Sir James Richard, Journalist (1840-1923)

2ft; 61cm

GB 0064 THU/1-2 [1894-1910] Subfonds 2ft; 61cm Thursfield , Sir , James Richard , 1840-1923 , Journalist

Thursfield joined the Times as a leader writer in 1877 and by about 1880 he had begun to specialize in naval affairs. He represented the Times in the naval manoeuvres of 1887 and in every subsequent year when correspondents were admitted. When Mahan's book The influence of sea power upon history appeared in 1890, Thursfield's review was the first that adequately recognized its importance. He lectured at the invitation of the Staff College, Camberley, in 1902 on the 'Higher policy of defence' and at this time became closely associated with Sir John (later Lord) Fisher (1841-1920). After the war he wrote the four naval volumes of the Times documentary history of the war. Thursfield was knighted in 1920.

The papers were presented in 1947 by Sir James Thursfield's son, Rear-Admiral H.C Thursfield.

Papers of Sir James Richard Thursfield, comprising correspondence with Sir John Fisher, 1900 to 1908, articles and pamphlets by Thursfield, 1906 to 1910, reports on naval manoeuvres, 1894 to 190, and a long series of confidential Admiralty and official memoranda sent to him by Fisher.

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Please contact the Archive for further information.

English

Detailed catalogue online at the: National Maritime Museum website .

Edited by Sarah Drewery, Oct 2011.

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

2010-08-26 Thursfield , Sir , James Richard , 1840-1923 , Knight , naval historian and journalist Admiralty

The papers were presented in 1947 by Sir James Thursfield's son, Rear-Admiral H.C Thursfield.

Papers of Sir James Richard Thursfield, comprising correspondence with Sir John Fisher, 1900 to 1908, articles and pamphlets by Thursfield, 1906 to 1910, reports on naval manoeuvres, 1894 to 190, and a long series of confidential Admiralty and official memoranda sent to him by Fisher.

Please contact the Archive for further information.

Please contact the Archive for further information.

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English

Detailed catalogue online at the: National Maritime Museum website .

Originals can be found in the Foreign Office (Ref: FO) and Colonial Office (Ref: CO) records at the Public Record Office.

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

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