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Collection name. Scottish Independence Referendum 2014

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Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Assorted administrative papers of Yes Musselburgh, and of the Musselburgh and District Branch, Scottish National Party, relating to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014, collected by Nan Proudfoot.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13682/1-2
Scope and Contents

The papers include minutes of meetings, campaign strategy documents, newsletters, financial reports, and other documents.

Dates: 2012-?2014.

Computer print-out of 'The Referendum: a journal', by Sir Charles Fraser.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13688
Scope and Contents

The diary, which covers the period February 2013 to September 2014, records the views of Sir Charles Fraser on the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014. It notes conversations with friends and family on issues raised by the referendum, and includes comments on the nature of the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ campaigns, Devo-max, key political figures, foreign and domestic policy, currency and social union.

Dates: 2015.

Donation from Dr Steven Main comprising articles from Russian newspapers reporting on the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13624
Scope and Contents

Donation from Dr Steven Main (academic and consultant on Russian affairs) comprising articles from Russian newspapers reporting on the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum. Newspapers included in the donation include those from the Official Russian news agency ITAR-TASS, Izvestiia, a high circulation Russian daily newspaper and an independent military digest.

Dates: 2013-2014

Letter of Arise Ministeries and Churches Together in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, to the churches, civic leaders and all the people of Scotland.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13550
Scope and Contents The letter is an apology to the people of Scotland from the town of Huntingdon, an apology felt necessary due to Huntingdon being the birthplace of Oliver Cromwell. The letter proclaims a desire to bring ‘healing and reconciliation to the Cromwell part of our history’. In particular the letter refers to the heavy casualties and very poor treatment of Scottish soldiers after defeat at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650, including those sold as bonded labour to Virginia and the Caribbean. ...
Dates: 2014.

Papers from the Priscilla Chueng-Nainby and National Library of Scotland, Collecting the Referendum open day.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.13622/1-5
Scope and Contents

Materials, including luggage labels, promotional material and information about a workshop co-designed by Priscilla Chueng-Nainby and the National Library of Scotland (NLS), as part of NLS Referendum open day, 16 August 2014.

Dates: June 2014

Papers of Aimee Chalmers comprising material produced in relation to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014 by Women for Independence North-East Fife and associated sub-groups.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13607/1-6
Scope and Contents Papers, collated by Aimee Chalmers, relating to two creative projects initiated by Women for Independence North-East Fife in response to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014. Includes papers such as agendas, meeting minutes, knitting patterns and technical guidance documents relating to the group’s creative projects ‘Knitting a Nation’ and ‘New Chapter’, as well as papers and materials regarding the exhibiting of the projects.A knitted panel produced by the...
Dates: 2013-2014.

Papers of Alan Bissett relating to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13720/1-2
Scope and Contents

Includes typed and handwritten drafts of articles and spoken word pieces relating to the Scottish Indepdence Referendum 2014; polling card for 18 September 2014; and letter relating to National Collective's 'Cultural Ambassador' scheme.

Dates: [?2012-?2014]

Papers of David Torrance relating to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13670/1-17
Scope and Contents Papers relating to the activities of David Torrance surrounding the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014. As well as publishing numerous newspaper, magazine and online articles on the subject of the Referendum, Torrance has also written a number of books on the subject, including The Battle for Britain: Scotland and the Scottish Independence Referendum (2013), Scotland’s Referendum: A Guide for Voters (2014) and 100 Days of Hope...
Dates: 2012-2014

Papers of Derek Suttie relating to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13590/1-4
Content Description

Records concerning the activities of Derek Suttie relating to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014, specifically through engagement with Workers Educational Association (WEA) Scotland, Adult Learning Project (ALP) Edinburgh and Crisis (part of The Salvation Army).

Dates: 2014

Papers of Nancy Somerville comprising material produced by Edinburgh City Council and several associated community groups in relation to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13653/1-6
Scope and Contents Papers of Nancy Somerville relating to community learning and development events concerning the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014. The collection is comprised of items relating to events organised and facilitated by members of the Edinburgh Community Learning and Development Partnership and associated groups, as well as collated material relating to other events with a referendum-focus. Also included are journal articles relating to community learning and development events around the...
Dates: 2012-2015.

Papers of National Collective relating to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.13717/1-17
Scope and Contents

Assorted records created by National Collective relating to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014, and related papers of co-founder Ross Colquhoun.

Includes display items used during the campaigns and the touring 'Yestival' exhibition; papers relating to the Vitol controversy; and photographs of individuals and events associated with National Collective.

Dates: [?2012-?2015]

Papers of the 'Future of the UK and Scotland' research programme relating to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13625/1-16
Scope and Contents

‘The Future of the UK and Scotland’ was a research programme funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). It was based at the University of Edinburgh and ran from August 2013 – September 2014. It aimed to bring academic expertise in social science to the debate regarding the relationship between Scotland and the UK. A key outcome of the programme was the establishment of the Centre on Constitutional Change at the University of Edinburgh.

Dates: 2014

Papers relating to the involvement of Professor Hugh Pennington with campaign groups Better Together and Academics Together during the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13614/1-4
Scope and Contents

Papers related to the involvement of Professor Hugh Pennington (Emeritus Professor Bacteriology, University of Aberdeen) with the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014, particularly with the campaign groups Better Together and Academics Together.

Dates: 2012-2014

Priscilla Chueng-Nainby and Citadel Youth Centre, Referendum creative weave.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13621
Scope and Contents

Material produced by the Citadel Youth Centre, Edinburgh, relating to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014. Includes photographs, promotional material and workshop content from a ‘Creative Weave’ event led by Dr Priscilla Chueng-Nainby, held on 18 July 2014, in conjunction with Edinburgh’s Active Citizens Group. Also includes a copy of 2013 Annual Report of the Citadel Youth Centre.

Dates: 2014.