Papers and correspondence relating to the High Peak elections
MS. 21332/22
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Papers and correspondence relating to the High Peak elections
Shelfmark
MS. 21332/22
Summary
Comprises:
Papers, reports and materials relating to High Peak, 1979-1983. Includes OPCS Monitor booklet "Parliamentary Constituency Monitor" (1982), papers regarding county statistics (1981-1982), paper "High Peak Constituency", paper "Borough of High Peak - Housing Renewal Strategy" (1979), SDP/Liberal Alliance programme (1983), "House Condition Survey 1978" (1979), Borough Council of High Peak Information Bulletin (1983), paper "Building One Nation", paper "Strategy for Industrial Success", paper "The Immediate Crisis: Jobs and Prices", newspaper cutting, handwritten notes "New Politics of Partnership and Alliance Plans for Britain", pamphlet "Back to work - SDP unemployment", press release "A Budget for Jobs and Industry" (1983), and Derbyshire Structure Plan (1982).
High Peak Election Material of David Marquand, 1983. Includes pamphlets of David Marquand as SDP/Liberal Alliance Candidate and article from newspaper High Peak Alliance titled "Key to North West - The Winning Team".
Paper listing businesses in Glossop, 1983.
High Peak local elections campaign material for the SDP/Liberal Alliance, 1983. Includes pamphlets and leaflets regarding the Alliance manifesto titled "A Breath of Fresh Air", information regarding candidates, and pages from the Alliance Newsletter
High Peak correspondence, 1982-1983. Correspondents include Spencer le Marchant, among others.
Papers related to the High Peak elections, 1983. Includes papers detailing the number of registered voters at polling stations in various wards in High Peak (1983).
High Peak campaign opposition leaflets, 1983. Includes campaign leaflets for Labour and a handwritten note with names of local newspapers.
High Peak correspondence, 1979-1983. Correspondents include Stephen Hastings, among others. Includes minutes of meeting with Whaley Bridge, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Chinley and New Mills Social Democratic Parties.
David Marquand campaign press releases for High Peak candidature, 1983. Includes press releases regarding Marquand's election to the National Committee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and transcripts of speeches given by Marquand.
Date
1979-1983
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box
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Collection contents
Political Papers of David Marquand
Papers and correspondence relating to the High Peak elections
