The collection comprises two hard-backed minute books recording meetings of the branch. The entries are written in manuscript and signed by the Chairman. They refer to meetings from 17 Feb. 1960 to 29 Oct. 1967 (MS 778/1) and 19 Nov. 1967 to 12 Mar. 1978 (MS 778/2).
Minute books of the Forest Town Branch of the Labour Party; 1960-1978
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- ReferenceGB 159 MS 778
- Dates of Creation1960-1978
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description2 volumes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
This local branch of the Labour Party was known as the East Ward Labour Party until May 1975. It proposed candidates and fought elections for the East Ward of Mansfield Woodhouse Urban District Council until the Council's abolition in 1974, and then for the Forest Town Ward of Mansfield District Council. It also supported Labour Party candidates for the parliamentary constituency of Mansfield, and campaigned on local issues.
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Custodial History
The collection was given to the Department of Manuscripts and Special Collections in 1995.