| StorageSite | UCL Institute of Education |
| Level | File |
| Reference Number | UWT/F/129/1 |
| Title | [NUWT West Ham branch records] |
| Date | 1922 - 1959 |
| Description | Correspondence between Ethel Froud and A. Muriel Pierotti (NUWT) and members of the West Ham Branch including Miss H. K. Allison, Sibyl M Burls and Jessie H. Crosby regarding the organisation and management of the branch.
The correspondence covers:
Congratulations from the General Secretary to a West Ham member Miss M. Wisdom on her promotion
Update of news from members including news of their work, their family and health
News of promotions, retirements and transfers to other schools and districts
Report of the death of a West Ham member Miss Hills, 1957
Membership applications and renewals
Requests for NUWT literature
Advice from Muriel Pierotti on which leaflets to give to newly appointed teachers and what aspects of NUWT membership they should highlight
Staffing in infant schools
Letters from the General Secretary to branch members on their retirement from the profession, wishing them well and encouraging them to retain membership of the NUWT
Report that Miss H. K. Allison (NUWT President in 1950) would take over the duties of West Ham branch secretary whilst the current secretary Daisy Lewis went to American on a teacher exchange programme, 1952
Arrangements and agendas for branch meetings
Reports of branch meetings
Subscriptions to 'The Woman Teacher'
Notification of changes of address
Discussion of which resolutions Miss H. K. Allison will move at Annual Conference
Contributions from branch members to the Ethel Froud Testimonial Fund
Requests for visits from Central Council members to speak at branch meetings
Non-payment of NUWT subscriptions
Invitation to visit the new 'Edith Crosby paddling pool' established in her memory
Reports of activities undertaken by the branch in the campaign for equal pay
Expressions of thanks from the General Secretary to those undertaking posts for the branch and those retiring from posts in the branch
Nominations for Central Council
Standard letter sent from the West Ham branch to all newly qualified teachers in the district, 1933
Reports of visits by NUWT members to schools in the West Ham area to try and recruit new members - includes comments on the reaction of teachers to the aims of the NUWT
Brochure advertising West Ham Education Week, 1922
Press cuttings regarding:
Report that West Ham Education Committee refuse to accept a deputation from the NUWT on the policy for future appointments for Headships
Reports of meetings of the West Ham branch of the NUWT
Report of the death of Jessie H. Crosby, 1941 |
| Extent | 3 folders |
| AccessStatus | Open |
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