Records relating to the Bretton Woods Conference & system, 1944-1951
Records relating to the Bretton Woods Conference & system, 1944-1951
Collection: Establishing the Post-War International Order, 1944-1961 Volumes Records relating to the Bretton Woods Conference & system, 1944-1951
The Bretton Woods Conference, formally referred to as the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference, took place in July 1944 at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. The conference brought together delegates from 44 nations with a view to creating a series of rules to govern the post-war international monetary system. The resulting Bretton Woods Agreement established such a framework among Western nations.
This volume contains records from five British government departments—the Board of Trade, Cabinet Office, Dominions Office, Foreign Office, and Treasury—produced during the period 1944–1951. Subjects covered include bilateral and multilateral discussions and negotiations between the UK and other nations, as well as the foundation and activities of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank.
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BT 11/2511 - EXCHANGE CONTROL (Code 9): Concerning American Bankers Report about Bretton Woods plan for an International Monetary Fund.
Contributor:The National Archives
Identifier:73396-D01
Archive Reference(s):BT 11/2511

BT 11/2535 - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Views of United States Administration about Trade Agreements programme and Bretton Woods, March - April, 1945.
Contributor:The National Archives
Identifier:73396-D02
Archive Reference(s):BT 11/2535

BT 11/2557 - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Letter about Article 8 of the Bretton Woods Plan.
Contributor:The National Archives
Identifier:73396-D03
Archive Reference(s):BT 11/2557

CAB 66/55/33 - Record Type: Memorandum. Former Reference: WP (44) 533. Title: Bretton Woods Conference Resolution on Enemy Assets and Looted Property. Author: John Anderson.
Contributor:The National Archives
Identifier:73396-D04
Archive Reference(s):CAB 66/55/33

CAB 66/61/1 - Record Type: Memorandum. Former Reference: WP (45) 46. Title: The Bretton Woods Conference. Author: John Anderson.
Contributor:The National Archives
Identifier:73396-D05
Archive Reference(s):CAB 66/61/1

CAB 75/21/32 - MINISTERS OF THE CROW (TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS) BILL. HPC(45)125 2. DRAFT ORDER IN COUNCIL AMENDING PARAGRAPH (2A) OF DEFENCE REGULATION 18. HPC(45)127 3. BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENTS BILL. HPC(45)128 4. DRAFT ORDER IN COUNCIL ADDING A NEW REGULATION NO. 5A TO THE DEFENCE (COMPANIES) REGULATIONS, 1940. HPC(45)126 5. DRAFT ORDER IN COUNCIL AMENDING REGULATION 4 OF, AND ADDING REGULATIONS 8 AND 9 TO, THE DEFENCE (TRADING WITH THE ENEMY) REGULATIONS, 1940. HPC(45)124.
Contributor:The National Archives
Identifier:73396-D06
Archive Reference(s):CAB 75/21/32
CAB 75/23/53 - BRETTON WOODS. Memorandum by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.
Contributor:The National Archives
Identifier:73396-D07
Archive Reference(s):CAB 75/23/53

CAB 75/23/67 - BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENTS BILL. Memorandum by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Contributor:The National Archives
Identifier:73396-D08
Archive Reference(s):CAB 75/23/67