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Description | Correspondence, May 1964 - December 1972. Requests for talks from various groups. Letter to Basil Rawson from Cecil H. Wilson mentioning the Manchester Conscientious Objectors Tribunal, and asking for a list of Woodcraft Folk excursions to Germany from the last few years. Rawson responds with a full list. Reports on activities of the Woodcraft Folk from the Co-operative Home Magazine, December 1956, October 1957, including photos of members and Russian visitors at 1956 camp. Letter from E. Lambert of Tooting and District Supporters Council requesting a talk from Rawson and enquiring about photos of the Belgium Camp, 1962. Draft article by Rawson encouraging a Birkenhead group. Letter to Margaret discussing changes and development of camps, leadership standards and training, adventure schools Also mentions possible acquisition of Lockerbrook, 1963. 'Youngsters show their worth' report from Home Magazine re. Woodcraft Folk camp near Minehead, October 1963. Letter to Rawson requesting written article in support of new Birkenhead Group from M. Birkett [Grey Owl], Headman of the group. Birkett also recalls visiting a Sheffield group as an Elfin and walking on the moors, which were private, as part of a campaign. Letter from Brigit Wright re. visit to Berlin and East Germany in 1965.; Journal of Willow Tree Thing, February 1964 detailing activities of the group. Correspondence and accompanying papers form the Scout and Guide Graduate Association, requesting Rawson as a speaker. Letter to Capt. G.A. Beardshaw re. the political make-up of Woodcraft Folk Supporters Councils. Correspondence with Joyce. E Simmons [Columbine], 1967. Correspondence re. Lockerbrook, 1970-1972. Obituary for Lilian Hibbit [Lily], and some correspondence, 1972. Various correspondence including letters from Peggy, Tony, Brian, re. Supporters Council, Jennie re. Pioneer Festival, Letter requesting support for call to government to refuse arms sales to South Africa from Sheffield Non-Violent Action Group. Quiz sheet for Nottingham and District and Long Eaton Pioneers. |