Arthur McIvor in conversation with kin of Singer striker Jane Rae, among them Jane Rae's brother John and her niece of the same name. Recorded either 13 May 1988 or 3 November 1988.
- sound recording (1h 33m 57s), no transcript
Jane Rae (1872-1959) worked in the needle-making department of the Singer sowing machine works and was one of those who objected to American scientific management methods introduced at the factory. She was one of the 400-1000 (accounts vary) who were sacked for participating in the industrial action. Around the time of he strike, Rae became an ILP activist.
Conversation with John Rae, Anne Rae, Jane Rae, and Norman Rae
This material is held atUniversity of Strathclyde Archives and Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 249 SOHC 2/2
- Dates of Creation
- 1988, 2016, 2017
- Physical Description
- 1 compact cassette + 6 digital files (4 BWF, 2 MP3)
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Note
McIvor, A (2006) 'Jane Rae', in 'Biographical dictionary of Scottish women': 295-296
Archivist's Note
Created by Anna-K Mayer, 26 January 2017
No paperwork / copyright transfer or consent form found. A McIvor wishes inquiries to be directed to him./akm January 2017
Date of recording: McIvor 2006 gives 3 November 1988, inscription on tape reportedly is 13 May 1988. Check tape and check back with McIvor/akm January 2017
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