Series: Sub-Committee on the Supply of Books. Meetings 1(42) - 8(42) Papers 1(42) - 17(42)
A file of meeting minutes, memoranda, and reports relating to the British government's policy on the supply of books. Subjects covered in the file include the importation and exportation of books; the allocation of materials for bookmaking, such as paper and cloth; the labour situation in the bookmaking industry, including the recruitment of women to replace conscripted men; and the supply of recreational books to the British armed forces to boost morale. Other subjects discussed include the spread of British culture and the English language by the British Council; concern over book shortages in educational institutions and libraries due to the bookbinding trade's inability to meet demand; and the issue of the quality of books. Documents in the file include a discussion of the Forces Book Club; a paper on the re-binding of books for public libraries; and a memorandum on the need to maintain pre-war levels of publishing for medical texts.
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The National Archives · 21 May 1942 English
5. 275 tons was allocated for book cloth in the 4th quarter of 1941, 150 tone was allocated in the 1st quarter of 1942 and 225 tons is allocated in …
The National Archives · 19 June 1942 English
23 (THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTX'S GOVERNMENT.) SECRET. L.P. (B)(42.)9. COPY NO. 23 19th June, 1942. WAR CABINET. LORD PRESIDENT"S COMMITTEE. SUB-COMMITTEE ON THE SUPPLY OF …
The National Archives · 31 July 1942 English
Should the -2- Government lay down the broad lines of policy which Publishers would be expected voluntarily to follow in deciding their future publications? If so what form should such …
The National Archives · 18 July 1942 English
were now giving orders for the binding of reserve Stocks of books previously put aside as unsaleable. One book- binding firm said that they held on behalf of publishers printed …
The National Archives · 20 May 1942 English
has been insufficient 4. That this decreased Trade indicators: generally find much less difficulty in selling books such as they can supply, they are frequently compelled to limit editions; old, …
The National Archives · 15 May 1942 English
SUPPLY OF BOOKS 1. THE CHAIRMAN said that the first task of the Committee was to review the present position with regard to the supply of books and the present …
The National Archives · 13 May 1942 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT SECRET Series CABINET MINUTES OF MEETINGS No. of Date of Papers Meeting. Meeting. Considered. Subjects Discussed..
The National Archives · 13 May 1942 English
A file of meeting minutes, memoranda, and reports relating to the British government's policy on the supply of books. Subjects covered in the file include the importation and exportation of …