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Description | Correspondence and papers concerning anti-war activities and aid for Spanish and Czech refugees, including; Knitting pattern and flyer - 'Duchess of Atholl's knitting competition for Spain<...> organised by the British Youth Peace Assembly Milk Club, by the Girls' Section of the Spanish Relief Committee of the British Youth Peace Assembly'. Receipt of monetary donation from the Woodcraft Folk to 'Spain's children and the Sheffield Youth Peace Council'. Woodcraft Folk circular from Koodoo urging members to consider taking in Czech refugees. Press cutting, '250 promised for Spanish Relief at Sheffield meeting', listing the Woodcraft Folk among donors. 'Sheffield Committee for Spanish Relief (and other victims of Fascism)' circular letter re. British members of the International Brigade visit to Sheffield 31 January-2nd February, 1939. 'Hit back & win' pamphlet/report of the National Youth Congress Against War & Fascism, Sheffield, 4-5 August, 1934. The Woodcraft Folk are listed in the delegates. Letter from Sheffield Basque Children's Council, 1937. Circular re. Sheffield Refugee Joint Flag Day. 'An urgent S.O.S. to you', circular from Sheffield Youth Peace Council re. tour of the film 'BLOCKADE'. Yorkshire Foodship Council (Sheffield Section) circular on food dionations sent to Spain, 1939. Sheffield Youth Anti-war Committee, circular regarding a demonstration of 20,000 workers against fascism that took place in Barkers Pool on a visit of Sir Oswald Mosely to Sheffield, and giving nformation about a mass youth demonstration/protest march through Sheffield. Flyer for Earl Baldwin Fund for Refugees, Sheffield Mother's Day Appeal, 29 May, 1939, also circular letter requesting help with organisation of donations. Pamphlets by the Basque Children's Committee. British Youth Peace Assembly 'Penny Voucher for milk for Spain's children'. 'Brothers of Great Britain! Help a prisoner army! 14th of April Fund, Spanish Youth in Great Britain', pamphlet. 'Spanish Medical Aid Committee, will you help us to save his life?'. Please note that this material contains ethnic slurs and images of torture. Report of the World Youth Against Fascism and War, 22-24 September, 1933. Manifesto of the National Youth Congress Against Fascism and War, Sheffield City Hall, 4-5 August, 1934, and otther publicity material. 'Peace or War? A National Declaration on the League of Nations and Armaments', ballot paper. 'Help Basque Children' stamps, and press cuttings. Leaflet by the National Joint Committee for Spanish Relief. Various other flyers and pamphlets.
Content warning: Please note that this material contains ethnic slurs, images of torture and war. |