Broughty Ferry Branch of the SNP

Scope and Content

The collections contains:

  • Minute Book, 1990-2002
  • Publications, 1966-c 2002
  • Miscellaneous items, 1985-2007

Administrative / Biographical History

The Scottish National Party was founded in 1932 and has contested elections in Dundee since 1945. In 1974 the SNP's Gordon Wilson was elected MP for the Dundee East constituency, which included Broughty Ferry. The Scottish National Party elected its first councillor in Broughty Ferry in 1984. In 2007 the SNP won one of the four seats in the newly created Ferry Ward of Dundee City Council.

Arrangement

Records are arranged chronologically within series.

Access Information

Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act and any other appropriate legislation.

Acquisition Information

Gifted by Anya Lawrence, committee member of the Broughty Ferry Branch of the SNP and party activist (Acc 2007/276)

Other Finding Aids

Descriptive list. Subject source lists and databases are also available.

Alternative Form Available

No known copies.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

The records are on paper.

Archivist's Note

Fonds level description compiled by Kenneth Baxter, Archives Assistant, April 2011.

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges are made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply.

Accruals

None expected.

Related Material

GB 0254 MS 315 Gordon Wilson, MP for Dundee East and Chairman of the Scottish National Party.

Location of Originals

The material is original.

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