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Colonial Office: Telegraph Section: Original Correspondence

Catalogue reference: CO 1038

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CO 1038

This series contains records of the Telegraph Section of the Colonial Office.

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Reference

CO 1038

Title
Colonial Office: Telegraph Section: Original Correspondence
Date

1936-1966

Description

This series contains records of the Telegraph Section of the Colonial Office.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
Colonial Office, Telegraph Section, 1923-1942
Physical description

5 files and volumes

Access conditions

Subject to 30 year closure

Subjects
Topics
International
Communications
Administrative / biographical background

Telecommunications were the responsibility of the General Department. From 1923 to 1942, a distinct Telegraph Section existed within the General Department to deal with these duties.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C5227/

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