Aberystwyth Peace Network Records,

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 ABERORK
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls003844652
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1979-1991 /
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 0.045 cubic metres (5 boxes)
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

Records of the Aberystwyth Peace Network, 1979-1991, including records relating to the Campaign Against the Arms Trade, 1977-1985; correspondence and records concerning Greenham Common Peace Camp, 1982-1984; and records relating to Greenpeace, 1984-1985.
A further group of papers comprising printed copies of minutes of meetings of the Aberystwyth Peace and Justice Network, 2003-2005, and also minutes of meetings 2006 and 2007 of the Aberystwyth Peace and Justice Network were received. These remain uncatalogued.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Aberystwyth Peace Network, Cardiganshire, was founded in 1982 to co-ordinate various peace groups in Ceredigion, including the Anti-Falklands War Campaign CAAT (Campaign Against the Arms Trade), and Aberystwyth CND. It established links with Greenpeace and the Greenham Common Peace Camp. It has recently changed its name to Aberystwyth Peace and Justice Network.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following: Aberystwyth Peace Network; Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament; subject files; additional campaign for nuclear disarmament; and campaign against the arms trade.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Donated by Sonia Hancock and Shirley Tunley, Dyfed, between 1990 and 1992. Additional papers were received from Shirley Tunley, February 2006 and January 2008.

Note

The Aberystwyth Peace Network, Cardiganshire, was founded in 1982 to co-ordinate various peace groups in Ceredigion, including the Anti-Falklands War Campaign CAAT (Campaign Against the Arms Trade), and Aberystwyth CND. It established links with Greenpeace and the Greenham Common Peace Camp. It has recently changed its name to Aberystwyth Peace and Justice Network.

Title supplied from contents of fonds

Other Finding Aids

A hard copy of the catalogue is available in Minor Lists and Summaries 1990, p.1, at the National Library of Wales. The catalogue can be accessed online.

Archivist's Note

January 2004

Compiled by Annette Strauch for the ANW project. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: NLW, Minor Lists and Summaries 1990.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright regulations apply.

Appraisal Information

Action: All records have been retained.

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.

Related Material

Further papers are NLW, Ian and Thalia Campbell Papers.

Additional Information

Published

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales