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Manuscript and typescript papers concerning preparations for war-time emergencies during the First World War (1914-1918) and Second World War (1939-1945). Includes:

1. A list of manuscripts and books deposited in the Muniment Room on 9th February 1915;

2. A report compiled and signed by the Junior Bursar, Lewis E. Shore, to consider what action should be taken in view of possible injury to the College by hostile aircraft, dated 10th February 1915. Includes College map;

3. Air Raid Precautions Scheme and Standing Instructions to Staff created by the Junior Bursar, John Douglas Cockcroft, and dated August 1939;

4. Extract from unconfirmed Minutes of Council, dated 30th October 1936, concerning admission of the Trinity College Librarian to St. John's College Library;

5. Abstract of unconfirmed Minutes of Council, dated 2nd February 1939, concerning measures in case of a national emergency. Measures include the appointment of J.S. Boys-Smith as Deputy in the event of the Junior Bursar leaving Cambridge, and the removal of valuable manuscripts and records from the Library to the strong room in the new building;

6. Air Raid Precautions Scheme, dated 27th September 1938.