Churchill College

The Churchill College archive contains material from and about every aspect of life at Churchill College, including administrative, student life, photographic and some artefacts. Highlights here include video from long-running series held by the College, and Oral History interviews from various people associated with the College.
Opening the discussion
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/6/1
Date:
2020-10-27 (creation)
Description:
The recording of the opening event in the "Churchill, Empire and Race" discussion series. A discussion between Professor Priya Gopal of Churchill College and Professor Richard Toye of the University of Exeter, looking at the facts surrounding Sir Winston Churchill’s words, views and actions relating to empire and race
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


The Racial Consequences of Mr Churchill
Reference Code:
CCRF/118/6/2
Date:
2021-02-11 (creation)
Description:
The recording of the second event in the 'Churchill, Empire and Race' series, 'The Racial Consequences of Mr Churchill'. The panel was made up of Professor Priya Gopal, Professor Kehinde Andrews, Dr Madhusree Mukerjee and Dr Onyeka Nubia.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Press release: Appointment of Professor Dame Athene Donald DBE FRS to the Mastership of Churchill College
Reference Code:
CCRF/120/6/26
Date:
2013-09-26 (creation)
Description:
Includes text of press release and colour photograph showing Professor Donald next to Oscar Nemon bust of Winston Churchill on main staircase.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Winston / JCR student Newsletter
Reference Code:
CCRF/131/1
Date:
1979-2018 (creation)
Description:
Note that Winston often includes minutes of JCR open meetings.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Winston: academic year 1998-99
Reference Code:
CCRF/131/1/13
Date:
1998-1999 (creation)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Winston: academic year 1999-2000
Reference Code:
CCRF/131/1/14
Date:
1999-2000 (creation)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Winston: academic year 2000-2001
Reference Code:
CCRF/131/1/15
Date:
2000-2001 (creation)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Conference on Everything
Reference Code:
CCRF/131/5/6
Date:
2015-04-25 (creation)
Description:
Programme for event organised by the MCR and digital photographs of the event.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Conference on Everything
Reference Code:
CCRF/131/5/9
Date:
2018-04-28 (creation)
Description:
Audio-visual recording of the conference
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Conference on Everything
Reference Code:
CCRF/131/5/10
Date:
2019-04-28 (creation)
Description:
Audio-visual recording of the conference
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Conference on Everything
Reference Code:
CCRF/131/5/11
Date:
2020 (creation)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Conference on Everything
Reference Code:
CCRF/131/5/14
Date:
2023-04-29 (creation)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Churchill Mallard
Reference Code:
CCRF/131/9
Date:
2020 (creation)
Description:
A student newsletter produced first in Michaelmas Term 2020 to replace the defunct 'Winston' student magazine. Published online. The Mallard was maintained for a few years but then became defunct. Articles, etc. no longer available on the website can be accessed via the WayBackMachine.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


'Churchill College: Origins and Contexts'
Reference Code:
CCRF/140/11
Date:
2000-10-17 (creation)
Description:
Text of an illustrated talk given by Mark Goldie, Fellow in history, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the admission of the first students to the College [also 41 years to the day since the planting of trees by Sir Winston Churchill]; also audio recordings of the talk.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Founding Fellows
Reference Code:
CCRF/140/18
Date:
2000 (creation)
Description:
Paper written by Professor Anthony Kelly about the precise definition of the Churchill College Founding Fellows. Includes appendices of supporting documentation plus (Appendix 4) a complete list of the 33 Founding Fellows. Produced for the College's 40th anniversary.
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral history: Dr Kenneth McQuillen
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/1
Date:
1985 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Dr Kenneth McQuillen, made as part of oral history project undertaken by Patricia Ackerman in 1985 for the Churchill Archives Centre. 6 copy tapes (and 6 masters, with written summary of interview).
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral history: George Dark
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/2
Date:
1985 (creation)
Description:
Interview with George Dark, one of the first porters, made as part of oral history project undertaken by Patricia Ackerman in 1985 for the Churchill Archives Centre. 1 copy tape (plus 1 master), with written summary of interview
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral history: Harold Pettit
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/3
Date:
1985 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Harold Pettit, 1st chief clerk, made as part of oral history project undertaken by Patricia Ackerman in 1985 for the Churchill Archives Centre. 1 copy tape (plus 1 master), with written summary of interview
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral history: Alison Walker
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/4
Date:
1985 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Alison Walker, 1st secretary to the Tutors for Advanced Students, made as part of oral history project undertaken by Patricia Ackerman in 1985 for the Churchill Archives Centre. 1 copy tape (plus 1 master), with written summary of interview
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral history: Dr Richard Hey
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/5
Date:
1996 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Dr Richard Hey, Founding Fellow, made by Dr Mark Goldie, 19 July 1996. 1 tape (about 80 minutes) and written summary (9pp)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral history: alumni
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/6
Date:
1996 (creation)
Description:
"The Earliest Alumni Reminisce." Recorded on 6 July 1996 at the Reunion Dinner, in the Cockcroft Room, Churchill College. A collection of about two dozen alumni from the earliest years, 1960-64. Interviewed by Mark Goldie. Designed to evoke their recollections of student life. Two 45 minute tapes, recorded on one side only, the first tape full, the second nearly full. Sound quality not very good: a single microphone picking up talk from a large body of people in a large room, with a good deal of coming and going. Also written summary (7pp)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral history: Cockcroft Centenary
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/7
Date:
1997 (creation)
Description:
Tape recording of a round table discussion entitled "Cockcroft Remembered" (part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir John Cockcroft which were held in College 29 May 1997). 2 tapes, with full transcripts (also papers re other events held on the same day, including written personal reminiscences of Sir John)
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral history: admission of women
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/8
Date:
1997 (creation)
Description:
25th Anniversary of the Admission of Women: tape recording of discussion session held with former women students before the celebration dinner. 13 Dec 1997. 3 tapes, together with 2 CDs of the same, produced by Belinda Brooks-Gordon, a brief summary of the main themes of discussion, and a full transcript of all 3 tapes
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral history: interviews by Tamsin Palmer
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/9
Date:
1996 (creation)
Description:
Cambridge Audio Tapes: Churchill College, Cambridge: one of a series of tapes produced by the American Friends of Cambridge University, consisting of interviews recorded and presented by Tamsin Palmer. Includes interviews with George Steiner, Frank Hahn, Archie Howie, Dick Tizard, Tony Hewish, Mike Gregory, Mark Tester, Alec Broers (Master), Michael Allen (Bursar), Colin Fraser (Senior Tutor), Piers Brendon (Keeper of the Archives), Bethan Chatters (UG), Charles Gubser (PG), Joanna Lewis (JRF) and Lynsey Marsh (alumna).
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College


Oral history: Mrs Win Goffin
Reference Code:
CCRF/141/10
Date:
1999 (creation)
Description:
Interview with Mrs Win Goffin, Bursar's Secretary 1961-64, made at her home in Forest Hill, London SE23, on April 19th 1999 by Joan Bullock-Anderson, College Archivist. 1 tape, together with written summary of interview (5pp) and handwritten anecdotes made by Mrs Goffin (9pp).
Collection:
Official Archive of Churchill College