Papers of James Ramsay Macdonald and Bailie George Kerr of Glasgow.
Scope and Contents
The papers provide an insight into the personal and political relationship between James Ramsay Macdonald (1866-1937) and Bailie George Kerr of Glasgow (fl.1860-1942) over a period of nearly three decades. They also illustrate the development of the early Socialist movement in Scotland, trade unionism and Glasgow local politics. As well as letters of James Ramsay Macdonald, the archive includes correspondence of prominent Socialists such as John and Katherine Bruce Glasier and leading figures of the Labour movement such as Ernest Bevin.
Dates
- Creation: 1895-1970s.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.43 Linear metres (28 files)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The papers have been arranged into the following series:
1-12 James Ramsay Macdonald
13-17 Early Socialism
18-26 Papers of George Kerr
27-28 Miscellaneous
Other Finding Aids
An inventory is available.
Appraisal
All items have been retained.
- 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
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk