File contains the following papers:





(1) staff rules


(2) rules for patients


(3) menus for the week commencing 25 Nov 1942


(4) letter to [?] Matron, Mrs Dains, regarding the work of the hospital, particularly with civilian casualties, and the visit of Lady Oliver


(5) letter to Matron from the Duchess of Gloucester's Lady in Waiting giving thanks for gifts for Prince William


(6) letter from Council for the Encouragement of Music and the Arts to the Commandant regarding a concert to be given by 'pianist' Benjamin Britten, 'singer' Peter Pears and 'flute' John Francis, dated 24 Dec 1942


(7) Christmas programme 1942


(8) cetificate of Honour awarded to Hinchingbrooke Red Cross Hospital Savings Group for special achievement during the Wings for Victory National Savings campaign 1943


(9) certificate; A message from HM The Queen to the Nurses of Britain [1943]


(10) Programme: An Evening at Hinchingbrooke House presented by D'Arcy and Rosamunde of Bedford 11 March 1971. Includes history of Hinchingbrooke 1941-1945