Althorp Papers. Vols. mmdxxiii-mmdxl. Miscellaneous volumes including diaries and books of autographs; 1857-early 20th century. See also Northamptonshire Record Office, SOX86; 1858-1908, SOX204; late nineteenth century. Eighteen volumes.
Harrow 77224-77231. Althorp Papers. Vols. mcmxxiv-mcmxxxi. Correspondence and papers relating to Harrow School. Spencer was a pupil at Harrow and retained close links with the school throughout his life. In 1870 he became Chairman of the Governors, a post he held until 1908. Eight volumes.
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.
Althorp Papers. Vol. mmdxvi. Correspondence relating to the Clipston School and Hospital, a charitable institution of which Spencer was one of twenty trustees; 1859-1862. It was established to provide higher education for the middle classes, but this was extended to include the poorer classes. M...