Memoirs

This material is held atNational Co-operative Archive

  • Reference
    • GB 1499 WWC/3
  • Dates of Creation
    • c1960 - 1970
  • Physical Description
    • 7 folders, 1 item

Scope and Content

This folder contains the typed and handwritten memoirs of William P. Watkins, primarily focusing on his experienced career within the Co-operative. Handwritten corrections are consistent throughout the typed drafts. The memoirs are split into the following headings:

Chapter 1 - Growing up in the Co-operative Movement, 1893 - 1914

Chapter 2 - Learning & Teaching at the Co-operative College, 1919 - 1929

Chapter 3 - The I.C.A: From World Depression to the Second World War

Chapter 4 - Mission in Germany, 1946 - 1950

Also within this folder is a pamphlet advertising audio cassettes from the Central Committee Conference, dated September 16 - 22, 1990.