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Benians laid up - Moberley should meet Sibly without him. B agrees that universities should produce people to teach American history in schools. To do this subject needs to have place in one of Honours Exams. History of USA and British Empire used to be compulsory subject in Part I of Economics Tripos but it dropped when Tripos reformed. Best line of approach to find place for American history in Historical Tripos. It would help if subject endowed with Chair, Readership or Lectureshhip. Would M like B to talk to Chairman of the Faculty Board, Master of Trinity and others to collect views on matter?

Marked confidential. Thanks M for letter of 31 May. B happy to attend informal discussion on teaching of American history in universities. Suggests convenient date.

Sets out points B would have raised at the meeting - to what extent would any of the universities be willing to take up the matter of teaching American history on their own initiative, and should American history have a place in exams for the Civil Service?. Examining bodies for higher and school certificates might consider introducing the subject into exam syllabuses. B would like to know what already being done at different universities and whether this could be extended.

Doctor will not let B travel so he will not be able to attend the meeting.

Alfred Duff Cooper (Minister of Information) anxious to encourage greater study of American history in British universities to produce school teachers in the subject - possibility of some Government money. Duff Cooper has asked M to have informal consultation with 2 or 3 persons before he approaches 1 or more universities. M proposing to talk to Sibly and Hetherington and would like to talk to B. Since Oxford already has 1 if not 2 Chairs, Cambridge more likely to be concerned in any new development. Sibly coming to have talk with M soon - it not essential to see him and B together but so much the better if this possible. M appreciate opportunity of an early talk. Thinks he have to see Hetherington separately since he so far away.

Marked confidential. Fixes 18 June as date for meeting. Hetherington will not be present.

Marked strictly confidential. Alfred Duff Cooper (Minister of Information) anxious to remedy ignorance of American history and affairs in this country - sees universities as the key. Some Government money might be forthcoming to further study in 1 or more universities. M approaching Sibly, Hetherington, Stopford, McNair, and B to discuss matter. Asks B when be able to meet.