Central Committee
Production date
1914-1946
Description
Contains papers and correspondence of the Central Committee including minutes, acts, agreements and reports.
Collection Type
Archives
Level of Current Record
sub-fonds
History
The Central Committee consisted of twenty four members, of whom twelve were appointed from the British Red Cross Society and twelve by the order of St. John. The Joint War Committee was given full power to make rules for its own procedure, to collect money on behalf of the Joint Corporations for war purposes, to appoint sub-committees and officers, and to act as the sole representative of the two Corporations in communications with the Government.
The Chairman of the Joint War Committee throughout its existence was Sir Arthur Stanley, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the British Red Cross Society. The Vice-Chairman was was Sir Herbert Perrott, Secretary-General of the Order of St John of Jerusalem.
The Chairman of the Joint War Committee throughout its existence was Sir Arthur Stanley, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the British Red Cross Society. The Vice-Chairman was was Sir Herbert Perrott, Secretary-General of the Order of St John of Jerusalem.
Catalogue Number
JWC/1