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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D7686/1/1/2
TitleFamous Historical Figures
Date[1940s]
DescriptionThis sub-series comprises radio scripts written by Lawrence du Garde Peach for the BBC’s Children’s Hour, depicting the lives of historical figures. Created primarily during the 1940s, the scripts include both typed copies and annotated drafts. Subjects include Abraham Lincoln, Booker T. Washington, Julius Caesar and Dr Samuel Johnson.
Extent14 items
LevelSubSubSeries
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorLawrence du Garde Peach (1890-1974) of Great Hucklow, dramatist
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    George M. Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist

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