Transport workers' Minority Movement and rank and file publications (microfilm), 1929-66. Includes 'Busman's Punch', 1932-4 (incomplete); and 'The Platform', 1949-66.
Papers of George Renshaw, Communist and journalist
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- ReferenceGB 152 REN
- Dates of Creation1921-1966
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description3 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
George Renshaw was a pioneer member of the Communist Party of Great Britain, and an active member of the Minority Movement. He produced such papers as the 'Railway Vigilant', the 'Busman's Punch' and 'The Platform' (1949-67). He was also on the industrial staff of the 'Daily Worker' in the late 1930s. He retired in 1967.
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Conditions Governing Use
Copyright in G. Renshaw's papers is owned by Patrick Renshaw, 49 Victoria Road, Broomhall Park, Sheffield S10 2DJ
Custodial History
The collection was purchased by the Centre in 1975.