General election 1983
MS. Callaghan 395
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
General election 1983
Shelfmark
MS. Callaghan 395
Summary
Comprises:
Documents regarding the posting of election communications. 1983
Labour Party press releases. 1983
Canvass returns and copy of the Labour Party Manifesto. 1983
Notes and correspondence regarding election communications, the Cardiff electorate, parliamentary candidates, polling and election strategy. Also includes copies of a speech on job losses in Cardiff given by Callaghan. 1983
Notice of appointment of Lord Brooks of Tremorfa [John Brooks] as election agent, nomination papers for Callaghan as electoral candidate and correspondence regardng electoral expenses. 1983
Election agent papers, including documents regarding campaigning strategy and Labour Party candidates in Wales,
Speech and interview notes, campaigning schedules and list of amendments to the General Election Booklet. 1983
Campaigning schedules and correspondence regarding election expenses, canvassing and polling stations. 1983
Documents regarding election insurance. 1983
Papers regarding the hire of school rooms. 1983
Letters of thanks from Callaghan for help in the 1983 general election campaign.
Date
1982-1983
Language
English
Welsh
Physical extent
1 box (11 folders)
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Collection contents
Elections
General election 1983
