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45 sub-files of correspondence relating to loan from the Museums to other institutions. Consists of:
1) Institut Francais: Arrangement for loan and return of 8 picture screems to the Institut Francais.
2) Stoke Newington Public Libraries: Correspondence regarding loan of four exhibition screens to Stoke Newington public libraries for exhibition use.
3) Ealing Studios Limited: Correspondence regarding loan of shell cases, 12 Pounder gun and hand grenades to the studios for use in film 'Convoy'.
4) Melton Prior Prints: Correspondence regarding acquisition of some Melton Prior prints.
5) Target Model of the Hague: Correspondence regarding target model of the Hague and other models lent to the Air Ministry.
6) King George's Fund for Sailors: Loan of photographs, models and posters to the King George's Fund for Sailors for an exhibition at Gwrych Castle.
7) The Star: Loan to the Star newspaper of a crystal wireless receiver for an exhibition.
8) The Scottish Returned Far East POW Association: Correspondence regarding the loan of Japanese items to the association, and their gift to us of a pamphlet.
9) Templar Productions Ltd: Correspondence arranging the loan of 35 posters for the film 'Hawks in the Sun'
10) Aeronautical Exhibition in Paris: Correspondence and issue slips for the loan of a model of an Avro ship and a model BE2A, propellors, shotguns, seats, aircraft equipment and log book to an Aeronautical Exhibition in Paris via the Air Ministry.
11) Colonel MacKenzie: Correspondence arranging the loan to Colonel MacKenzie of cigarette cards depicting Divisional Signs.
12) British Museum (Natural History)- War Dog Exhibits: Correspondence arranging loan of a number of items relating to the work of dogs in wartime to the Natural History Museum.
13) Maritime Exhibition in Edinburgh: Correspondence arranging loan of ship and naval models to a Maritime Exhibition in Edinburgh.
14) Crawford's Advertising Ltd: Correspondence arranging loan of 3 German Guns and two helmets to Crawford's Advertising Ltd for an AVF exhibition.
15) BBC: Correspondence with the BBC arranging loans for models of submarines and filming with the Museum for TV programme 'Submarine Story', research trip to Museum for programme set in Flanders, possibility of using ship models for tv programme on the war at sea, appearance on Animal, Vegetable, Mineral' by Museum staff and objects, loan of items related to Flying Bombs for premiere of TV programme 'They Saved London', loan on 1914-1918 spy exhibits for 'Studio E', loan of aircraft models for the Tonight programme, and subsequent damage to them.
16) Rank Productions Ltd: Correspondence arranging loan of models to film the battle of Matapan, arranging filming of models in Museum for part of 'Look at Life' series, loan of posters for film 'Above Us the Waves', arrangements for loan of posters for film 'The Malta Story'.
17) 'S' Cadet Battery: Arrangements for loan of 6 weapons to S Cadet Battery for demonstration purposes.
18) Edward Terrall: Correspondence with Harrap's Publishers regarding Museum captions for the book 'Admiralty Brief' by Edward Terrell
19) HMS Ganges Boys' Training Establishment: Correspondence arranging loan of ship models to the Boys' Training Establishment on HMS Ganges.
20) National Dock Labour Board Centre: Correspondence arranging a loan to the National Dock Labour Board Centre for an exhibition on the History of First Aid. A catalogue of the exhibition is included in the file
21) Joint Services Staff College: Correspondence asking the Museum to comment on the Manuscript 'The Black Panther', a history of the 19th Infantry Brigade. Also regarding loan of two model frames for an exhibition and invitation for Museum staff to watch demonstrations.
22) KJ Woodrow: Correspondence with Mr Woodrow organising a loan of posters and photographs.
23) North Riding County Library: Correspondence arranging loan of posters and photographs for an exhibition on the First World War.
24) Mr Rupert Hart Davis: Correspondence arranging loan of model of HMS Ark Royal to Hart Davis Publishers to publicise a book.
25) Ministry of Labour and National Service: Correspondence arranging loan of exhibition cases to the Ministry.
26) Warrington Muncipal Museum and Art Gallery: Correspondence regarding the loan of photographs to the Museum for an exhibition on 'Gas in Warfare'.
27) Loan of Showcases: Correspondence regarding the loan of showcases.
28) Air Training Corps, Halifax Wing: Correspondence arranging loan of guns and tripod to Air Training Corps at Halifax to help with training.
29) All Hallows Church, Barking: Correspondence arranging loan of model of Upper Room of Talbot House to the Church to replace theirs which was destroyed.
30) Epsom and District Local Savings Committee: Correspondence with the committee arranging the loan of two destroyer models
31) Bexley Heath Nat. Saving Committee: Correspondence arranging loan of two ship models to the National Savings Movement in Bexleyheath for an exhibition.
32) Miss Frances Nicholls: Correspondence arranging loan of war posters to Miss Nicholls for a fundraising garden party
33) Major NAD Armstrong: Correspondence regarding donation of book by Mr Armstrong to the Museum, and supply to Mr Armstrong by the Museum of prints and loan of snipers equipment for demonstration purposes. Also a press cutting on the Yukon Pack designed by Mr Armstrong.
34) Borough of Watford:Correspondence regarding loan of photographs of respirators to the Borough of Watford's ARP Headquarters
35) Miss C Urquhart: Correspondence regarding loan of war posters to Leamington and Warwick Dramatic Study club for use in a play.
36) Office of the Director General of Voluntary Organisations: Correspondence arranging loan of Voluntary Worker's badge to the office
37) The British Council: Correspondence arranging loan of Elsie Inlglis Relics for a Yugoslav exhibtion.
38) School of Military Intelligence Matlock: Correspondence arranging loan of four cases of intellignce exhibits to the school, and asking for documents for after the war.
39) Pigeon Service: Correspondence arranging loan and return of model pigeon loft and other Pigeon Exhibits to the Zoological Society of London (London Zoo) via London County Council
40) Royal Air Force College Cranwell: Correspondence arranging loan of centoaph flags and wooden figurehead to the college.
41) Small Arms Wing, School of Infantry: Correspondence regarding possible loans of uniform and a stoke mortar to the School
42) Victoria Cross Centenary Exhibition: Correspondence arranging loan of a number of exhibits to the war office for the Victoria Cross Centenary Exhibition, including the Nery gun, artworks and a number of models.
43) Mr Adrian L Silas: Correspondence arranging for loan of ship model of MS Sworddance for an exhibition, also possibility of repairs to damaged ship models.
44) Ministry of Works: Correspondence arranging loan of display cases and screens to the Ministry of Works
45) Royal Air Force Station Harwell: Correspondence arranging loan of photograph for use in Court Martial.
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