Collection GB 0074 LMA/4445 - LONDON LIBERAL PARTY

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0074 LMA/4445

Title

LONDON LIBERAL PARTY

Date(s)

  • 1964-1988 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

4.31 linear metres

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

The London Liberal Party (LLP) was formed in October 1943, having been established in 1903 as the London Liberal Federation. It originally served as the coordinating body for Liberal Associations within the County of London and now fulfills the same function across Greater London. An annual subscription fee is paid by each member association, with further income generated by a range of fund raising activities. This revenue supports the LLP's various tasks, which include the selection of candidates and all other aspects of election campaigning.

Archival history

GB 0074 LMA/4445 1964-1988 Collection 4.31 linear metres London Liberal Federation x London Liberal Party

The London Liberal Party (LLP) was formed in October 1943, having been established in 1903 as the London Liberal Federation. It originally served as the coordinating body for Liberal Associations within the County of London and now fulfills the same function across Greater London. An annual subscription fee is paid by each member association, with further income generated by a range of fund raising activities. This revenue supports the LLP's various tasks, which include the selection of candidates and all other aspects of election campaigning.

Records deposited in September 1995.

The records of the London Liberal Party are of interest to anyone wishing to study local and/or national politics with reference to London. The working mechanisms of the LLP and achievements of its staff can be assessed, whilst the varying fortunes of the Local Associations and Liberal Party as a whole can be observed. Much of the material gives a fascinating insight into a range of London-wide and national issues, both familiar and contemporary. The records can also provide a useful commentary on the activities of the Greater London Council, Inner London Education Authority and others.

The records have been arranged into the following series:
LMA/4445/01 - Minutes and party administration;
LMA/4445/02 - Accounts;
LMA/4445/03 - Local Association correspondence;
LMA/4445/04 - London borough campaign files;
LMA/4445/05 - Press and publicity material;
LMA/4445/06 - Photographs.

These records are open to public inspection, although records containing personal information may be subject to closure periods.

Copyright to these records remains with the depositor.

English

Fit

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

See also ACC/1446.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

June to August 2010. Politics Groups Political groups Government Public administration Local government Internal politics Political campaigns Political sociology Political behaviour Political participation Political science Liberalism Political doctrines Political parties London Liberal Federation x London Liberal Party Liberal Party London England UK Western Europe Europe

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Records deposited in September 1995.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

The records of the London Liberal Party are of interest to anyone wishing to study local and/or national politics with reference to London. The working mechanisms of the LLP and achievements of its staff can be assessed, whilst the varying fortunes of the Local Associations and Liberal Party as a whole can be observed. Much of the material gives a fascinating insight into a range of London-wide and national issues, both familiar and contemporary. The records can also provide a useful commentary on the activities of the Greater London Council, Inner London Education Authority and others.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

The records have been arranged into the following series:
LMA/4445/01 - Minutes and party administration;
LMA/4445/02 - Accounts;
LMA/4445/03 - Local Association correspondence;
LMA/4445/04 - London borough campaign files;
LMA/4445/05 - Press and publicity material;
LMA/4445/06 - Photographs.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

These records are open to public inspection, although records containing personal information may be subject to closure periods.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copyright to these records remains with the depositor.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

See also ACC/1446.

Finding aids

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

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London Metropolitan Archives

Rules and/or conventions used

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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Language(s)

  • English

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