Documents relating to the military tribunal of Alexander Frame Smillie, conscientious objector during WWI.
Scope and Contents
Papers relating to the military tribunal of Alexander Frame Smillie, and his imprisonment at Wormwood Scrubs as a conscientious objector during the First World War, 1918.
The papers include letters and statements detailing the arrest, trial and imprisonment of Alexander (Alex) Smillie. Alexander was the son of Robert Smillie, trade unionist and politician who became President of the National Council Against Conscription when it was formed in 1915. A letter from Robert to Alexander expresses support for his son, and confirms his life-long anti-militarist views.
Dates
- Creation: 1918.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.01 Linear metres (Single folder)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, Blackwell`s Rare Books.9 September 201613747
Subject
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 15 09 2016
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk