Signed minutes and papers
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.
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.
Papers and correspondence about the creation and structure of the War Memorials Advisory Council, election to office and administrative matters. Includes letter which gives reason for disbandonment of the Advisory Council in 1948.
Papers and correspondence between the War Memorials Advisory Council and individual members, including Dr E.F. Armstrong FRS, Mr A.C Bossom MP, Major W. Irvine, Mr Knapp-Fisher, Rt. Rev. G.G.A. Bell D.D., Dr. F.C. Eeles OBE D. Litt and Sir Noel Curtis Bennet, about the creation and structure of the War Memorials Advisory Council, election to office and administrative matters. Content varies for each individual; some contain transcripts of speeches given at the day conference.
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 Lord Chatfield's Motion in the House of Lords 22nd January 1947.
Suggestions from members of the Council on a suitable memorial for commemoration in cathedrals abroad. Includes a list of those who did not respond; summary of suggestions complied by the Council with a letter to Sir Fabian Ware.
Correspondence between the Council, the National Trust and other interested parties about the purchase of a hill top as a memorial.