Imperial War Museum: Accommodation, Crystal Palace Opening, Arrangements 1

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Correspondence, programmes and other material re: the opening at Crystal Palace on the 9th June 1920. Two subfolders as follows: /1Draft programme, ceremonial and correspondence re: the attendance of Museum staff and officials and the wearing of Service uniform. File also contains letter to Rudyard Kipling requesting the use of his 'Recessional' and his reply. 1920 /2 Draft and final ceremonial; and text of speeches to and from the King. 1920

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Category: Museum's administrative records
Related period: Interwar (production)
Catalogue number: EN1/1/MUS/003
Part of: Imperial War Museum

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Imperial War Museum: Accommodation, Crystal Palace Opening, Arrangements 2

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