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Agendas. Administrative records.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Documents, often in list form, stating things to be done, as items of business or discussions to be brought up at a meeting; includes programs consisting of such items.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Papers of James Halliday, former chairman of the SNP, and two minute books of the National Party of Scotland.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.13417
Scope and Contents James Halliday (1927-2013) played a pivotal role in stabilising the SNP in the 1950s. He replaced Dr Robert D. McIntyre as chairman of the party in 1956, thus becoming the youngest chairman at the age of 28. However, this promotion was not devoid of problems as internal divisions had to be overcome. By the 1959 election the prospects of the party had started to improve. There were five candidates contesting seats, including Halliday himself who stood once more for Stirling burghs. That same...
Dates: 1928-2005, undated.