Tourists and booking clerks - information for family historians in the Thomas Cook Archives

Published date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Paul Smith, company archivist of Thomas Cook UK & Ireland, offers a general account of the holdings of the Thomas Cook Archives, with particular reference to records that might prove useful for family historians, such as staff magazines, contracts of employment and passenger lists. The talk also provides a brief history of the Thomas Cook organisation, and explains the importance of its archives for anyone, from academics to film producers, with an interest in the history of travel since the mid-19th century.

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Author: Paul Smith Duration: 52:33