Papers of the Scottish Plebiscite Society.
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers, 1946-1990 and undated, of Peter Thomson concerning The Scottish Plebiscite Society. This society was formed by Peter Thomson (c.1914-1991) to press for a plebiscite on the question of a Scottish parliament. In 1949 it conducted its own plebiscite in Kirriemuir and in which 85% of the local electors participated. Thomson’s continuing activity for the cause resulted in his dismissal as sheriff of South Strathclyde in 1977.
Following his dismissal, Thomson devoted his time to holding a series of privately-funded plebiscites in Scottish towns such as Stirling, Hawick, St. Andrews and Banff. After the 1979 referendum he campaigned for the independent oversight of government inspired polls to avoid the danger of bias and controlled elections expenditure to ensure parties fought on equal terms.
Dates
- Creation: 1946-1990 and undated
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.08 Linear metres (10 files)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The overall condition of the papers is good.
Other Finding Aids
An inventory is available online.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, November 201428 November 2014
Separated Materials
The papers of the Scottish Plebiscite Appeal Fund can be found at Acc. 11373.
Subject
- Scottish Plebiscite Society (Organization)
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 27 02 2015
- 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
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