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Gude Cause Archive.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.13293/1-240

Scope and Contents

Electronic archive, digital images, sound and video recordings, and related ephemera of the Gude Cause project, 2008-2010. The project’s main objective was to celebrate the centenary of the Women’s Social and Political Union procession which took place in Edinburgh on 10 October 1909. Furthermore, in the light of a report published before the 2007 Scottish Parliament Election, Gude Cause sought to reenergize women’s participation in Scottish political life.

The archive charts the development of the project from the early days until its completion in 2010. It provides an insight into how activists came together to raise awareness about the significance of participation in democratic processes, not only among ordinary people but also among Scottish politicians whose support and co-operation was actively sought.

Dates

  • Creation: 2006-2010

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

For access please contact the Archives and Manuscript Division (manuscripts@nls.uk). Some files are closed under Data Protection.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

240 Consultation units (2 boxes, one of them outsize, and electronic files)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The archive has been arranged into the following series

1 – 7 ADMINISTRATION

8 – 9 ARCHIVING

10 – 18 ARTICLES ABOUT GUDE CAUSE

19 – 23 BANNERS

24 – 42 COMMITTEE MEETINGS AGENDAE, MINUTES AND NOTES

43 – 54 COMMUNICATIONS WITH CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

55 – 68 E-BULLETINS

68 – 80 EVENTS

81 – 91 FILMS AND FILM-MAKING

92 – 105 FINANCE

106 – 116 FLYERS

117 – 120 LINKING TO EDINBURGH PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTRE

121 – 125 LOGOS

127 – 135 MEDIA

136 – 140 MUSIC

141 – 154 GUDE CAUSE PRESENTATIONS

155 – 160 PRESS RELEASES

161 – 179 PROCESSION PLANNING

180 – 186 PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES

187 – 194 GUDE CAUSE QUILT

195 – 198 REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS

199 – 203 RESEARCH BACKGROUND PAPERS

204 – 205 TOOLKIT

206 CONTACT NAMES AND DETAILS FOR PROCESSION

207 – 221 PHOTOGRAPHS

222 – 228 SOUND RECORDINGS

229 – 239 MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS AND EPHEMERA

240 USB DEVICE

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

The archive consists mostly of electronic records in pdf format and some in Excel format. There is a small number of paper records, mostly ephemera. The paper records are in good condition.

Other Finding Aids

An inventory is available.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, Helen Kay.

Appraisal

The original order has been preserved with minimal alterations. The video recordings have been transferred to the Scottish Screen Archive.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700