Typescript articles of James Mark Craigen, circa 1988-2009, correspondence with trade union and political leaders, 1973-1980, and related news-cuttings, 1971-1986.

Fonds

Identifier: Acc.13072

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection comprises original typescripts of mostly published material including several articles, circa 1988-2009, on trade union history, politics and the co-operative movement. It also includes a small file of correspondence, 1973-1980, between James Craigen and several political and trade union leaders including ex-Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, Lord Shinwell, former TUC secretaries Lord Citrine, Lord Feather and Sir Vincent Tewson, and John Henry, Deputy General Secretary of the STUC in 1980.

Dates

Creation: 1971-2009.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission is required for reproduction. Please contact the Manuscripts Division (manuscripts@nls.uk) for further information.

Extent

0.06 Linear metres (1 box.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Other Finding Aids

An inventory is available.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 2009, by Mr James Craigen.18 August 2009

Appraisal

All the material has been retained.

Related Materials

Acc.10316 and Acc.10476.

Bibliography

Craigen, James, `The Scottish TUC: Scotland`s Assembly of Labour,` in Ian Donnachie, Christopher Harvie and Ian S. Wood, eds. `Forward! Labour Politics in Scotland, 1888-1988` (Edinburgh: Polygon, 1989).