Papers of W H Crews, General Secretary of the South Wales Miners' Federation

This material is held atSwansea University Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 217 SWCC : MNA/PP/8
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1934-1955
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 8 envelopes & 1 pamphlet & 6 photographs

Scope and Content

Material relating to the Bedwas Colliery Dispute 1936 including accounts of dispute and negotiations, notices, terms of settlement, pamphlets and handbills; National Coal Board notes on the training of engineers and managers, undated; miscellaneous photographs (Cardiff Miners' Gala, Miners' Union leaders' meetings, W.H. Crews, etc.) 1955 (c).

Administrative / Biographical History

W.H. Crews was the General Secretary of the South Wales Miners' Federation (SWMF) 1951-1958 and a member of the Labour Party.

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