The Reg Cooper collection, 1982

This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)

  • Reference
    • GB 3003 EMOHA128
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1982
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 12 files

Scope and Content

This collection comprises 12 personal recordings made by Reginald Ernest Cooper (1901-1993) regarding his life and businesses in Leicester and Mountsorrel from the 1920s to around the 1960s.

Administrative / Biographical History

Reginald Ernest Cooper was born in 1901 in [Aylestone village]. He owned various businesses including selling hosiery in the markets, a news agency, a laundry and an advertising business. He died in 1993. This collection was acquired from the Newarke House Museum and previously known as the Tomlyn collection.

Access Information

Available for general access

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

CD

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: EMOHA

Related Material

Detailed summaries with timings available for each file in this collection. There is also some related documentation available through EMOHA, emoha@leicester.ac.uk.