Title
Letter from the Ministry of Defence to Miss V. E. Tappin
Reference
MS/1951/03
Production date
01-04-1969 - 01-04-1969
Creator
- Ministry of DefenceBiographyBiography
Formerly constituted in January 1947 with responsibility for the inter-relations of the three armed services and their supply. On 1 April 1964 a unified Ministry of Defence under a single Secretary of State absorbed the Admiralty, War Office and Air Ministry. In 1971 the defence functions of the Ministry of Aviation Supply were absorbed when the MoD took over responsibility for supplying military aircraft and guided weapons.
Scope and Content
A letter from the Ministry of Defence, Northumberland House, Northumberland Avenue, London, W.C.2 to Miss V.E. Tappin, reference CE1 (c)2(AD)/237 dated 1st April 1967 offering her an interview for promotion to Executive Officer.
Extent
1 item
Language
English
Level of description
ITEM
Repository name
Science Museum, London
Associated people and organisations
- Tappin, Vivienne EvelynBiographyBiography
(1911 - 1988) Machine Room Supervisor
Vivienne Evelyn Tappin, born Vivian Evelyn Tappin, was a machine room supervisor in the Royal Engineers Record and Pay Office based in Brighton. She initially worked as a punch and verifier operator but was later promoted to the Machine Room before becoming the supervisor. When new equipment was introduced into the office it was her responsibility to learn the new system and would often attend courses on this subject.
Conditions governing access
Open Access
Conditions governing Reproduction
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