Keyes Papers. Vols. cxxxviii-cxl. Commander-in-Chief Mediterranean: In June 1925 Keyes assumed the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet, considered by the Admiralty as the nation’s main fleet. HMS Queen Elizabeth was his flagship. Whilst C-in-C, Keyes was promoted Admiral.
Keyes Papers. Vols. clxxxiii-clxxxv. Pamphlets, offprints, brochures, and newsletters; 1930-1944, n.d. Partly French. Contains items relating to: German readiness for war; the causes of World War Two; aspects of the war such as the Battle of Britain, German colonial claims, German propaganda in Britain, and conscription; French proposals to ‘the German problem’; the British shipping industry; British industry, nationalisation, and the economy; the Spanish civil war; China and Japan; India...
Keyes Papers. Vols. clxxx-clxxxi. Newspapers, supplements, and cuttings; 1914 – 1945, n.d. Printed. Partly French. Contains material relating to: World War One (including Jutland and Gallipoli); international affairs between the wars and the League of Nations; the strengths of Germany and Japan; naval treaties and disarmament; India; British naval affairs; British military strength; the Fleet Air Arm; economic matters, conscription into the military and the mines, and training; air power...
Keyes Papers. Vols. clxx-clxxi. Charitable assistance; 7 Nov. 1919– 1 Feb. 1936. Letters from individuals, and organisations on behalf of individuals, seeking financial or other assistance for ex-servicemen or their families from charities with which Keyes was involved, such as the Grand Fleet Fund and the various Zeebrugge associations. See also Add. 82386 and Add. 82405. Two volumes.
Keyes Papers. Submarines. Vols. lxxxiii- xciii. Keyes was appointed Inspecting Captain of Submarines in November 1910 and Commodore (S) in charge of the submarine service in August 1912.
Scope & Content:
Submarines: Adm. Keyes's papers on submarines: 1907-1933, n.d.