BRACERS Notes

Record no. Notes, topics or text
59403

Bohr writes on behalf of the Anne Frank Committee in Denmark and its fund for refuge children in Israel.

59404
59405

On the verso of Higgs' letter at record 59404.

59406
59407
59408

On the verso of the Gardner-Schaffer letter at record 59407.

59409

Enclosed mimeos concern a World Government Demonstration to be held at Central Hall, Westminster, Thursday, 2 June 1960.

59410
59411

Rea apologizes for the actions of "the lunatic fringe" at a meeting the previous evening which BR addressed.

59412
59413
59414

Enclosed mimeo is titled "The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and Public Opinion: Methods and Principles of Practice".

59415
59416

On the verso of Carter's letter at record 59415. BR signs appeal for funds.

59417
59418

On the verso of Tempel's letter at record 59417.

59419

The enclosed letter, which is to be sent to those appearing on the enclosed mimeo list, concerns the possibility of holding an international conference on disarmament.

59420

Enclosed letters are, Fletcher to Lord Beveridge, and Fletcher and "P.A.F." to the editor of The Guardian.

59421
59422
59423

"I think I ought to know whether you endorse the opinions that I express."

59424

A long, valuable, detailed letter on agitation.

"There have been three movements in Britain from which we can learn: 1) the Anti-Slavery Movement; 2) the Anti-Corn Law agitation; and 3) the Votes-for-Women Campaign."

59425

Re the previous letter at record 59424. "Petch is a wretch".

59426
59427
59428

Not a letter but a memo, by someone who is involved in the detailed policy and planning of civil disobedience, titled "Memo. In connexion with meeting on Wednesday, July 27th, to discuss possibility of mass ist (sic) down in Central London".

Not by Ralph Schoenman, since it refers to him. The language is not BR's. Perhaps the memo is by Rev. Michael Scott, or by Michael Randle (Secretary of the Committee of 100), or by George Clark.

59429
59430

On the verso of Duff's letter at record 59429.

59431

Typed note at foot re 2 letters from Paul Weissel enclosed with the original.

59432
59433

Enclosed mimeo is titled "For distribution to CND sponsors. Labour Party Conference 1960—Proposals for C.N.D."

Enclosed letters are (a), Canon Collins to Patricia Fletcher (not present in this file—returned by BR in his reply to Fletcher); (b), Fletcher to Collins; (c), David Joseph to Collins. The latter two are copies.

59434
59435

Enclosed leaflet, on behalf of the Foulness Prisoners Committee, is titled "Six Months in Prison".

59436

On the verso of Edwards' letter at record 59435.

59437

Edwards thanks BR for his £10 donation.

59438
59439

On the verso of Collins' letter at record 59438.

59440
59441

A BR form letter endorsing a campaign of civil disobedience for CND, and inviting recipients to join "The Committee of 100 for Civil Disobedience Against Nuclear Warfare".

Attached are two further copies, one slightly variant.

59442
59443

Attached is another carbon copy of the letter.

59444
59445

Enclosed ts., a "copy for mimeograph", is titled "Labour Party Conference Scarborough".

59446
59447
59448
59449

On the verso of Malleson's letter at record 59448.

59450
59451

Brockway's letter was sent to Michael Scott.

59452
59453

Attached is the original dictated copy of the letter, in Edith Russell's hand.

59454

Milligan's letter was sent to Michael Scott.

59455
59456

Melly's letter was sent to Michael Scott.

59457

On behalf of Swanwick Hall Grammar School's Philosophical and Religious Discussion Group.

59458

Not a letter but a copy of a press statement re "the proposed campaign for civil disobedience". A second carbon is attached.

59459
59460
59461
59462

Enclosed pamphlet, by Admiral Ernle-Erle-Drax, is titled World War III. Some Pros and Cons.

59463

Enclosed mimeographs are "particulars" of the CND-sponsored Edinburgh to London Campaign final march and rally at Trafalgar Square.

BR is reminded to be sure to bring his ticket for the Plinth!

59464

MacDiarmid agrees to join the C100 at BR's written request.

59465
59466

Signed "Philip T."

59467
59468
59469

Copied on the same sheet as the following document at record 59470.

59470

Copied on the same sheet as the previous document at record 59469.

59471
59472
59473
59474
59475
59476
59477
59478
59479

Copied on the same sheet as the following document at record 59480.

59480

Copied on the same sheet as the previous document at record 59479.

59481
59482
59483
59484
59485
59486

Re Lord Simon's death.

59487
Not a letter but a joint statement.
59488

Enclosed mimeo statement is titled "Joint Statement by the President and Chairman of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament"; enclosed mimeo letter is from Collins to Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Regional Groups.

59489
59490
59491

Holograph, signed by BR and Collins, of their joint statement professing their intent to "continue to work together in amity for nuclear disarmament".

59492
Note attached in edith russell's hand: "could you send on the requested letters and documents?"
59493
59494

Enclosed mimeo is titled "Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Confidential Proposals for a New Constitution from the Working Bureau of the Executive Committee".

59495
59496
59497

BR's letter of resignation from the presidency of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Three typed copies and one carbon copy.

59498

Dictated version of BR's letter of resignation, in Edith Russell's hand. On the same sheet as the following document at record 59499.

59499

Dictated letter to the Chairman of the Welsh Group of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. On the same sheet as the previous document at record 59497, in Edith Russell's hand.

59500

Not a letter but notes in Edith Russell's hand re press coverage of the friction between Collins and BR. Possibly by BR.

59501
59502