Harold Wheatcroft papers

This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 206 Liddle Collection CO 098
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1914-1990
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 file; typescript and printed material (photocopy)

Scope and Content

Photocopied typescript of BBC 2 television programme "Yesterday's Witness", subtitled "Prisoners of Conscience: No to the State" (26 May 1969); Photocopied questionnaire and case history of H. Wheatcroft, including transcript of Court Martial statement and comparative case histories of Donald Green Fraser and Ralph Goss, compiled by his grand-daughter (1976).

Administrative / Biographical History

Harold Wheatcroft (b. 1898), a conscientious objector and member of the No-Conscription Fellowship, was imprisoned at Wormwood Scrubs, but released early on suspicion of having developed tuberculosis

Access Information

Access is unrestricted

Acquisition Information

The papers were placed in the Collection by Charlotte A. Wilson (daughter). See Research Correspondence File.

Note

In English

Other Finding Aids

Alternative Form Available

Microfilmed