General election 1979
MS. Callaghan 392
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
General election 1979
Shelfmark
MS. Callaghan 392
Summary
Comprises:
Folder labelled "1750: PP/Elec: 79" containing telegrams to Callaghan wishing him luck on election night, Tony Benn campaign poster from Bristol South East, and election day campaign material for Cardiff South East. 1979
Folder labelled "1758: PP/Elec: 79" containing correspondence between Callaghan and MPs, former MPs and members of the House of Lords, and correspondence between Callaghan, councillors and constituents thanking them for their work in the election (CLOSED). 1979
Folder labelled "1764: PP/Elec: 79" containing crrespondence between Callaghan, trade unions, friends and members of the public offering commiserations, thanks or advice for the future in the aftermath of the 1979 election defeat. 1979
Date
1979
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (3 folders)
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Collection contents
Elections
General election 1979
