Papers of Charles Rider Hobson, c1922-c1946, comprise personal correspondence.
HOBSON, Charles Rider (1904-1966): Baron Hobson, politician
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- Dates of Creationc1922-c1946
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- Language of MaterialEnglish French
- Physical Description3 boxes
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Administrative / Biographical History
Hobson was a power station engineer and member of Amalgamated Engineering Union for 30 years. He was elected a member for Willesden Borough Council in 1931, later became Alderman. Hobson served as Labour MP for Wembley North, 1945-1950 and Keighley, 1950-September 1959. He was Assistant Postmaster-General, 1947-1951 and Vice-Chairman, Joint East Africa Board, 1955-1958, and 1964-1965.
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Sources: Copied from LSE Archives CALM database by Anna Towlson.
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