Edwin Scrymgeour Collection Box 7
- Reference:GB 615 ES/7
- Dates of Creation:1903 - 1930
- Physical Description:1 box
Scope and Content
Box of correspondence relating to Edwin Scrymgeour (E.S.), mainly letters on general constituency business (E.S.'s particular interest in ex-servicemen's welfare is reflected in the letters), c 1924-9.
Papers also include:
Letters from Dr. W.L. Burgess, Ministry of Health, Dundee, to E.S. concerning compulsory notification of Venereal Disease, 1928
Correspondence with Unemployment Grants Committee regarding relief works schemes being promoted by Dundee Town Council, 1931
Cutting from the People's Journal newspaper narrating the life story of John Scrymgeour, baker and Convener of Nine Trades, 14 Aug 1920
Postcards, mostly from E.S. to his wife, from various Scottish locations – refers to sightseeing and to work for the cause, c. 1903-11 including the following:
Postcard from Glasgow – "Had great meeting near St. George's Cross last night – I spoke about two hours", 12 Apr 1908
Postcard from Stirling – "Best reception ever we had in any place yet. Hundreds gathered. Spoke 1½ hours ……….. got one recruit, while others expressed great delight. Indeed the streets rang with applause ………", 28 Jul 1906
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