Papers of Hugh Swynnerton Thomas, Baron Thomas of Swynnerton

This material is held atCambridge University Library

Scope and Content

Correspondence and papers, including papers of Sir Thomas Shenton Whitelegge Thomas (1879-1962) relating to Singapore. With manuscripts of Hugh Thomas's books 'The Spanish Civil War' and 'Cuba: the pursuit of freedom'.

Access Information

Access to the collection is subject to restrictions pending cataloguing. Enquiries concerning access should be made to the Department of Archives and Modern Manuscripts.

Acquisition Information

The bulk of the collection was received as a bequest under the terms of the will of Baron Thomas of Swynnerton in 2017. The manuscripts of 'The Spanish Civil War' and 'Cuba: the pursuit of freedom' were received as a donation from the Honourable Inigo Thomas in 2018.

Other Finding Aids

A catalogue of the collection can be found on ArchiveSearch.