Typescript of Donald Fraser's 'Memoirs of an Unsuccessful Revolutionary', with biographical notes and a chronological index.

Collection

Identifier: Acc.13176

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Typescript memoirs of Donald Fraser (1904-1956), Scottish politician and a leading member of the Common Wealth Party. The memoris are incomplete as a result of Fraser`s premature death in 1956. They chart his early life, professional activities and his involvement in inter-war politics, particularly the ILP and the Common Wealth Party that had been founded by the Liberal MP Sir Richard Acland in 1942 to contest by-elections against reactionary candidates. The manuscript biographical notes and chronological index were compiled by his son Neil Fraser.

Dates

Creation: Circa 1955.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Extent

1 Folders

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

The typescript presents some creasing and minor tears, although there is no loss of text.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 2 July 2010, through the good offices of Dr Bashabi Fraser.

Appraisal

All material has been retained.

Related Materials

The records of the Common Wealth Party are held at the University of Sussex. There is some material relating to Donald Fraser in the Miscellaneous Papers 3/ Series.