| StorageSite | UCL Institute of Education |
| Level | File |
| Reference Number | UWT/D/20/85 |
| Title | 'Disarmament Demonstration July 1931' |
| Date | 1928 - 1931 |
| Description | Demonstration on 11 July 1931 at the Albert Hall, London in support of International Disarmament. The demonstration was organised by the League of Nations Union. Speakers at the demonstration were the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Stanley Baldwin, the Rt Hon David Lloyd George and the Chair was Field Marshal Sir William Robertson. The Women's International League organised an accompanying procession to the demonstration.
Correspondence between A. Muriel Pierotti (NUWT), NUWT members, the League of Nations Union, and the Women's International League regarding:
Arrangements for the demonstration
Letter from the League of Nations Union outlining why they have called the demonstration and what interested organisations and individuals can do to get involved
NUWT representation in a procession to the demonstration and arrangements for an NUWT contingent in the procession
Plans for an overflow meeting and procession as the tickets for the Albert Hall meeting sold out so quickly
NUWT circular sent to members asking if they can take part in the procession to the demonstration
NUWT circular to London and District Secretaries detailing how to apply for tickets for the demonstration
Requests for tickets for the demonstration
Letter of thanks from the Women's International League to the NUWT for their co-operation in the procession
Posters and handbills advertising the meeting
Correspondence between the NUWT and the Peacemakers Pilgrimage Committee regarding proposals for a demonstration in support of disarmament in 1928. This demonstration was postponed and it is not clear from the folder if this is the same demonstration which was held in 1931 |
| Extent | 1 folder |
| AccessStatus | Open |
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