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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.
Papers of the Christian Fellowship of Healing (Scotland).
Collection
Identifier: Acc.13352
Scope and Contents
Minutes, newsletters, writings and publicity material of the Christian Fellowship of Healing (Scotland), 1958-2012.Founded in 1952 by Alan Murray, the Christian Fellowship of Healing (Scotland) was an ecumenical organisation established with the purpose of promoting the healing ministry within churches and encouraging engagement with the medical profession. To further these aims, a centre was established in Edinburgh where visitors could come for prayer, listening and healing....
Dates:
1958-2012.
Records of the North East Fife Conservative and Unionist Association.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.13853
Scope and Contents
Including records of predecessor bodies and associated local Conservative and Unionist Associations.
Dates:
1902-2000.