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Papers of Sir Henry Norman, M.P.

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This record is about the Papers of Sir Henry Norman, M.P. dating from 1903-1909.

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Reference
Norman
Title
Papers of Sir Henry Norman, M.P.
Date
1903-1909
Description

Papers and newspaper cuttings relating to mototing, including chapters of books and Highway Bills.

Held by
National Motor Museum
Language
English
Physical description
1 box
Access conditions

Open to bone fide researchers. By appointment only.

Custodial history

Donated to the museum by Willoughby Norman, son of Sir Henry Norman, 14th August 1994 (sent to Lord Montagu who passed the material to the reference library).

Administrative / biographical background

Sir Henry Norman, M.P. was born 19 September 1858. He married twice and fathered 2 sons and one daughter. He was a J.P. for Surrey and an M.P. for S. Division of Wolverhampton, 1900-1910; and for Blackburn 1910-1923. He was knighted 18 December 1906, made a baronet 22 June 1915 and became a member of the the Privy Council 16 January 1918. He wrote several books including 'The Real Japan, Peoples and Politics of the Far East' and 'All the Russias'; and he was interested in motoring. He died in 1939.

Record URL
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