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Woodburn, Arthur (politician)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1890-1978. - 1978

Biography

Arthur Woodburn, PC D.Litt. (1890-1978), Scottish Secretary of the Labour Party, 1932-39, President of the National Council of Labour Colleges, 1937-65, Labour M.P. for Clackmannan and East Stirling, 1939-70, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply 1945-7, and Secretary of State for Scotland, 1947-50.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence and papers of Arthur Woodburn, including articles, press cuttings, lectures, photographs, glass slides and drafts of an autobiography.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.7656 Box 1(1)-Box 44
Scope and Contents

Arthur Woodburn's strong interest in economics, education, European unity, international relations, modern languages and Scottish history and literature are reflected in the papers.

Dates: 1907-1977.

Papers of Arthur Woodburn.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.6276
Scope and Contents

Concerning his Parliamentary Bill to facilitate the formation of a common European language.

Dates: 1962-1963.

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Subject
Speeches. Documents. 3
Correspondence. 2
Articles. 1
Autobiographies. 1
Drafts. Documents. 1