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Prefixed with summary page, comprising a typed sheet pasted in \n\nInsert: Front cover of Journal of the Royal Society of Arts, September 22 1922, Vol 70

Award instituted as a result of a recommendation by the Commonwealth Section Committee, consists of a silver medal and diploma. The object of the award was to encourage the making of documentary films designed for specific public purposes in their country of origin. The award was open film production units operating in any country of the Commonwealth for the purpose of making documentary films. Films had to be submitted through the Government of the country and no country could enter more than two films.\nIn devising the award the RSA was greatly assisted by advice and help from the Colonial Office, the Commonwealth Relations Office, the Central Office of Information and the British Film Institute.

The War Memorials Advisory Council was established under the auspices of the Society in September 1944 after it had organised a conference on 27 April 1944 on the subject of war memorials. (Jnl, vol. 42, pp322-340)\n\nSpeakers included Sir Fabian Ware, the Dean of Westminster, Sir Noel Curtis Bennet, Admiral of the Fleet the Rt. Hon. Lord Chatfield and others. The major concern was that the memorials of the Second World War should show an improvement on those of the First. Lord Chatfield was nominated as President of the Advisory Council and Mr A.R.N. Roberts the Honorary Secretary; they remained in office for the duration. \n\nAs many as fifty leading societies connected with the arts and social welfare, together with a similar number of distinguished individuals from all parties and walks of life (the arts, industry, education, the church, letters) placed their resources and experience at the disposal of the Advisory Council. \n\nThe function of the Advisory Council was to act as a clearing house of general information for the guidance of local groups; the Council itself was not able to undertake consultative work. The Advisory Council also hoped to act as consultants to the Service departments and Government when service memorials and a national memorial came under discussion. \n\nThe Council was disbanded in 1948 due to a lack of public interest and of funds. As recognition for the service performed the Royal Society of Arts awarded Lord Chatfield the silver gilt medal and Mr A.R.N. Roberts the silver medal.\n\nRecords include correspondence and files

Correspondence from societies, parishes, counties, and individuals from Great Britain, the Dominions and Colonies, USA and Mexico, seeking advice on appropriate war memorials ; many have the copy letter replies from the War Memorials Advisory Council.

Correspondence and papers about the Council's invitation by the Lord President to take part in discussions about a national war memorial; completed questionaires;collation of information required for Lord Chatfield; copy of the summary of results \n

Correspondence with Imperial War Graves Commission, includes letter requesting suggestions for the form and medium of commemoration in cathedrals abroad; twenty-fifth annual report of the Imperial War Graves Commission; suggestions from associated societies and members.

Lecture: 'The Surroundings of St. Paul's and a National Memorial' by Mr W.H. Ausell 1944\nArticle: 'Memorials of Two Wars' by A.R.N. Roberts 1946\nArticle from Royal Society of Arts Journal: 'War Memorials' 1944\nBroadcast: The Arts : 3 by Philip James 1945

Financial statements showing income and expenditure of the Council.