File. Patrons and Vice Patrons

Reference No:: U DMS/4/140
Dates:: 4 Mar 1942-7 Jun 1984
Description:: File containing extracts from minutes of meetings of the Missions to Seamen relating to patrons and vice patrons of the society. Includes references to: individuals invited to become vice patrons of the society, usually archbishops; death of Duke of Kent and message of sympathy sent to the King, 1941; birthday messages sent to Queen Mary; receipt of £500 from the Royal Wedding Presents Exhibition Fund of Princess Elizabeth 1948; death of the King in 1952; Queen Elizabeth agreed to become patron of the society 1952; death of Queen Mary 1953; coronation leaflet prepared by the society and sent to Queen Elizabeth 1953 [copy enclosed]; text of the Loyal Address sent to the Queen on the occasion of her anniversary 1953; appointment of named lay vice patrons discussed 1981-1982; message sent to the Queen on her silver jubilee 1977; discussion of increasing number of vice patrons 1981; attendance of Princess Anne at functions in 1984.
Format:: Archive Item
Extent:: 1 file
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Access Conditions:: Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:: Hull University Archives
Collection:: Records of the Head Office of the Mission to Seafarers (formerly known as the Missions to Seamen)