Gude Cause Archive.
Scope and Contents
Electronic archive, digital images, sound and video recordings, and related ephemera of the Gude Cause project, 2008-2010. The project’s main objective was to celebrate the centenary of the Women’s Social and Political Union procession which took place in Edinburgh on 10 October 1909. Furthermore, in the light of a report published before the 2007 Scottish Parliament Election, Gude Cause sought to reenergize women’s participation in Scottish political life.
The archive charts the development of the project from the early days until its completion in 2010. It provides an insight into how activists came together to raise awareness about the significance of participation in democratic processes, not only among ordinary people but also among Scottish politicians whose support and co-operation was actively sought.
Dates
- Creation: 2006-2010
Creator
- Edinburgh Peace and Justice Centre (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
For access please contact the Archives and Manuscript Division (manuscripts@nls.uk). Some files are closed under Data Protection.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
240 Consultation units (2 boxes, one of them outsize, and electronic files)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The archive has been arranged into the following series
1 – 7 ADMINISTRATION
8 – 9 ARCHIVING
10 – 18 ARTICLES ABOUT GUDE CAUSE
19 – 23 BANNERS
24 – 42 COMMITTEE MEETINGS AGENDAE, MINUTES AND NOTES
43 – 54 COMMUNICATIONS WITH CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
55 – 68 E-BULLETINS
68 – 80 EVENTS
81 – 91 FILMS AND FILM-MAKING
92 – 105 FINANCE
106 – 116 FLYERS
117 – 120 LINKING TO EDINBURGH PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTRE
121 – 125 LOGOS
127 – 135 MEDIA
136 – 140 MUSIC
141 – 154 GUDE CAUSE PRESENTATIONS
155 – 160 PRESS RELEASES
161 – 179 PROCESSION PLANNING
180 – 186 PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
187 – 194 GUDE CAUSE QUILT
195 – 198 REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS
199 – 203 RESEARCH BACKGROUND PAPERS
204 – 205 TOOLKIT
206 CONTACT NAMES AND DETAILS FOR PROCESSION
207 – 221 PHOTOGRAPHS
222 – 228 SOUND RECORDINGS
229 – 239 MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS AND EPHEMERA
240 USB DEVICE
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The archive consists mostly of electronic records in pdf format and some in Excel format. There is a small number of paper records, mostly ephemera. The paper records are in good condition.
Other Finding Aids
An inventory is available.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, Helen Kay.
Appraisal
The original order has been preserved with minimal alterations. The video recordings have been transferred to the Scottish Screen Archive.
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- 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
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk