Althorp Papers. Vols. mmcdxciii-mmcdxcvi. Cuttings and pages from various British and Irish newspapers, many containing reports or articles relating to Spencer's political career and to his public life in general; 1858-1910, n.d. Mostly printed, but included are a few manuscript copies of newspaper articles. A few cuttings have been mounted on to pieces of paper, this being the original format. Brief annotations in unidentified hands, usually giving the name of the newspaper, appear on some ...
Althorp Papers. Vol. mmcdxcvi. Outsize items containing reports of speeches by Spencer on the Irish Home Rule question and articles relating to this issue; June 1886.
Althorp Papers. Vol. mmcdxcvii. Correspondence and papers relating to the foundation of the National Rifle Association, including letters by Spencer, Lord Elcho, George Russell, Capt. Adam Gladstone and others; July 1859-Feb. 1860, n.d.
Althorp Papers. Vols. mmcdxcvii-mmdv. Correspondence and papers relating to the National Rifle Association; 1859-1890, n.d. The NRA was founded in 1860 with the aim of encouraging rifle shooting as a sport. For nearly fifty years Spencer acted as a member of the council, serving as chairman in 1867-1868. One of the highlights of the NRA calendar was the prize competition held each year on Wimbledon Common, part of Lord Spencer's estates until circa 1865. Nine volumes.