Papers and a tape recording of Stynes' reminiscences, re: local TGWU activities, and especially the Standard strike, 1956.
Papers of Richard Stynes, trade unionist
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- Dates of Creation1944-1977
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 box
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Richard ("Dick") Stynes worked as a Coventry Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) shop steward and convenor in various factories, including Standard (Aero Division, where he was involved in the 1956 strike) and Massey-Ferguson.
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Acquisition Information
The collection was deposited with the Centre in 1977.
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Link to full catalogue: http://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/STY
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Further deposits are not expected.