James Stewart Cook papers
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- Cook, James Stewart (fl 1920-1975) trade unionist
TitleJames Stewart Cook papers
Reference codeMS986
Date1922-1979
Scope and ContentThe collection contains material from James Cook's student days at Imperial College, London in the 1920s and 1930s, papers relating to the Ipswich Unemployed Workers' League and other political activities in this period. There are papers relating to Cook's period in the South Place Ethical Society and general correspondence on national and international politics. The collection also contains papers relating to Cook's parliamentary campaigns in Henley-on-Thames in Berkshire and Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey; local political parties in Windsor; his time as Senator at the University of London and his involvement in the University of London Society; his membership of the Labour Party and his work in the General Municipal Workers Union. There is also material relating to Cook's personal life.
Conditions governing accessOpen for research. Access to some items may be restricted under the Freedom of Information Act. Please contact the University Archivist for details. At least 24 hours notice is required for research visits.
Extent26 boxes
Finding aidsThis collection has been box listed. A pdf of this list is attached to this description.
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Level of descriptionfonds