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D8280 - Vivien Joan Brown (nee Stevenson) of Carsington, Intercept Wireless Operator during World War Two - c1940-c2013

Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8280
Title	Vivien Joan Brown (nee Stevenson) of Carsington, Intercept Wireless Operator during World War Two
Date	c1940-c2013
Description	Letters and photographs sent to Vivien Joan Stevenson from boyfriend William Reginald Ward, of the Seaforth Highlanders, whilst on training and on active service during the Second World War, c1940-1944; photographs, diaries and additional material from time serving as Intercept Wireless Operator ATS, c1942-1945; material used in exhibition at Kedleston Hall and in preparation of National Trust booklet 'Secrets and Soldiers'; Articles, newspaper cuttings and correspondence re National Arboretum and Bletchley Park, c1950s-2013
Extent	0.75 box
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Vivien Joan Brown
Administrative History	Vivien Joan Brown (nee Stevenson) lived most of her life in Carsington. She served as an Intercept Wireless Operator ATC during the Second World War, based at Kedleston Hall and the Isle of Man. Later in life she acted as Assistant Registration Officer for the Register of Electors covering Carsington, Hopton and Griffe Grange (1951-1958).
Custodial History	These records were donated to Derbyshire Record Office in July 2019.
Organisation Sub-Type	Military personnel

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Place (click for further details)	Type
Carsington

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