Record revealed
Photograph of the Jubilee Singers
This photo shows an African American student choir who toured the UK and whose performances were attended by Queen Victoria and the Prime Minister.
Piece
Organisation in North America: British Purchasing Commission
Catalogue reference: CAB 115/19
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This record is about the Organisation in North America: British Purchasing Commission dating from 1940-1942 in the series War Cabinet: Central Office for North American Supplies: Minutes and Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- CAB 115/19
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1940-1942
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Description (What the record is about)
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Organisation in North America: British Purchasing Commission
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- 1/2/2
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C376137/
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Series information
CAB 115
War Cabinet: Central Office for North American Supplies: Minutes and Papers
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Within the series: CAB 115
War Cabinet: Central Office for North American Supplies: Minutes and Papers
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Organisation in North America: British Purchasing Commission
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