Acc.12917 March 2010

Inventory

Acc.12917 Dr Robert D. McIntyre (1913-1998)

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GB 233 Acc.12917 Correspondence, publications and papers of Dr. Robert D. McIntyre 1706–1998 Fonds 2.4 m (20 boxes containing 143 folders)

The collection consists of correspondence, publications and papers of Dr. Robert D. McIntyre (1913–1998). He was President (1958–1980) and Chairman (1948–1956) of the Scottish National Party, and Member of Parliament for Motherwell and Wishaw in 1945. He contested Motherwell, Perth and East Perthshire, West Stirlingshire, Stirling, Falkirk and Grangemouth, and Mid-Scotland and Fife (European Parliament election) for the Scottish National Party between 1950 and 1979. He also served as Provost of Royal Burgh of Stirling (1967–1975) and consultant chest physician in Stirling and Clackmannan (1951–1979) following earlier service as a Medical Officer of Health.

The collection contains political papers relating to Robert D. McIntyre’s political career, spanning from the early 1940s to his death in 1998. The collection includes a large amount of political correspondence which has been arranged chronologically by date (files 3–12, 1940–1998) and alphabetically (files 1–2, c.1939–1950). The collection contains many political documents (c.1940–c.1994) as well as Robert D. McIntyre’s and the Scottish National Party’s research papers and publications (1706–1994). Contained within miscellaneous research papers and publications, there can be found The Thistle Newsletter (files 68, 1953–1967), Sqian Dubh The Newsletter of the National Movement (file 69, 1968–1976), and contained in Organisations - Contact: The Scottish National Party at Westminster Newsletter (files 88–92, 1976-1982) and papers and publications relating to The Scottish Independent Newspaper (files 97–99, 1927–1987). The collection also contains an interesting array of political campaign materials (files 83–87, 116, 1945– c.1998), which includes flyers, stickers, leaflets and banners, organised by campaign period and date. As well as publications, the collection contains organisational papers of the Scottish National Party, such as minutes, press releases, membership papers and reports (files 106–121, 1706-1997) dating mainly between the mid 1960s and 1990s as well as a Scottish Parliamentary Roll of 1706 and 1707 (published by the Scottish National Party, c.1970’s) found in File 113. Political papers have also been organised by content relating to Nationalism (files 15–18, 25–26, 37, 60, 72, 120-121) which relates to materials throughout the collection. The collection contains pen and pencil notes made by Robert D. McIntyre, himself. These include drafts and research notes for political speeches (13, 28–29, 40-42), notes on policies (files 14–18, 23–26, 30–39), and personal notes on Scottish history and family historical research (files 22, 127–128). The collection also contains Dr. Robert D. McIntyre’s family and personal papers (files 122–134), some concerning Rev. John McIntyre – Robert D. McIntyre’s father (file 133).

The collection has been arranged into three series which reflect Robert D. McIntyre’s political career, involvement with the Scottish National Party and his family and personal papers:

1-82 Political Papers, 1902–1998. 1–12 Correspondence, 1940–1998. 13–42 Political Notes, 1940–1998. 43–53 Stirling University, c.1960–1983. 54–58 Local Authorities, 1964–1988. 59–82 Miscellaneous Research papers and publications, 1902–1994.

83–121 Organisations, 1706–c.1998. 83–87 Scottish National Party Campaign Materials, 1945 – c. 1998. 88–92 Contact: The Scottish National Party at Westminster Newsletter, 1976–1982. 93–96 Scottish National Party Papers, 1976–1982. 97–100 Scots Independent Newspaper Papers, 1927– 1987. 101–105 Scottish National Party Papers, 1947 – c. 1983. 106–121 Scottish National Party Papers: Minutes, Branch creation papers, Membership Listings, Scottish Parliamentary Roll, and Financial Papers, 1706 – 1997.

122–134 Family and Personal Papers, 1869 – 1986.

No further accruals to this series are expected.

Duplicates have been weeded.

Restricted access to Files 111 and 113 due to Data Protection Act.

Collection mainly containing papers in good condition, some partial tearing to documents dated pre 1940, otherwise collection in good condition.

For other material relating to Robert D. McIntyre see Acc.10090 and Acc.12509.

Scottish National Party (henceforth referred to as SNP)

Presented 2008.

1-82 Political Papers, 1902 – 1998.

1–12 Correspondence, 1940–1998.

1. Political Correspondence, arranged alphabetically, c.1940–c.1949. 2. Political Correspondence, arranged alphabetically, c.1950–c.1959. 3. Political Correspondence 1940–1956. 4. Political Correspondence 1960–1966. 5. Political Correspondence 1965–1969. 6. Political Correspondence 1967. 7. Political Correspondence, Robert D. McIntyre’s Election as Provost of Stirling May 1967. 8. Political Correspondence 1968–1969. 9. Political Correspondence 1970–1974. 10. Political Correspondence 1980–1990. 11. Political Correspondence with Nationalists in Canada 1983. 12. Political Correspondence 1990–1998.

13–42 Political Notes, 1940-1998

13. Political Notes for Speeches 1966–1967. 14. Political Notes 1971, 1977 and 1979. 15. Political Notes concerning SNP and Nationalism 1948 – June 1966. 16. Political Papers, Notes on SNP and Nationalism August–November 1966. 17. Political Notes, Notes on SNP and Nationalism, c. November 1966 – December 1967. 18. Political Notes, Notes on SNP and Nationalism December 1967 – August 1992. 19. Political Papers, Local Authorities 1947–1974. 20. Political Papers, Local Authorities 1971. 21. Political Papers, Local Authorities – Stirling Council 1975. 22. Political Notes on Burn’s Celebration, n.d. 23. Political Notes, c.1940–1974. 24. Political Notes, c.1975–1980. 25. Political Notes concerning SNP business and Nationalism, c.1940–1954. 26. Political Notes concerning SNP business and Nationalism, c.1950–1991. 27. Msc Dissertation “Scottish National Party Councillors” University of Strathclyde 1968. 28. Political Notes for speeches, n.d. 29. Political Notes for speeches, n.d. 30. Political Notes and SNP papers concerning Nationalism, c.1975–1998. 31. Political Papers, The Memorandum submitted to the Royal Commission on Scottish Affairs by SNP and the Constitution, c.1952–1969. 32. Report of the Steering Committee “A Claim of Right for Scotland” 1988. 33. James Kenniard (Rochwell) Case 1967–1968, contains Political Papers, Political Correspondence, Political Notes and Local Authority Papers. 34. Political Notes on SNP Policy, c.1944–c.1985. 35. Political Notes, SNP Papers and Drafts 1970–1971. 36. Political Notes on SNP Annual Conference 1964: Notes, drafts for speeches and political correspondence. 37. Political Notes concerning Nationalism and Independence, c.1960–c.1969. 38. Political Notes: Speeches, Notes on Meetings, c.1970–c.1979. 39. Political Notes, c.1980–c.1989. 40. Political Notes and Research Papers for speeches 1944–1945. 41. Political Notes: Writings and Speeches, n.d. 42. Political Notes concerning Scottish transport issues, c.1960–c.1969.

43–53 Stirling University, c.1960-1983

43. Stirling University Papers: Foundation, c.1960–1965. 44. University of Stirling Papers, c.1967–1975. 45. University Papers: Aide Memoire, Stirling University, Auchi Polytechnie, Nigeria, c.1980–1983. 46. Stirling University Papers, pre 1964. 47. Stirling University Papers 1964–1967 and 1976. 48. Stirling University Papers: correspondence related to the case of Miss Beveridge 1978–1979. 49. Dr. Cramond’s Address on 10th Anniversary and Robert D. McIntyre’s Notes November 1977. 50. Stirling University Financial Papers + Student Affairs Committee Papers 1973–1975. 51. Stirling University Papers: University Court papers 1974–1975. 52. Stirling University Papers: University Court papers 1979. 53. Local Authorities Papers: Storm Damage, n.d.

54–58 Local Authorities, 1964 - 1988

54. Local Authorities Papers: Provisional Building Plans for Provost Pool 1975. 55. Local Authorities Papers: Papers concerning Scottish Economy February 1988 and transcription of BBC talk 1964. 56. Local Authorities Papers: The Scottish Council (Development and Industry) papers and publication 1975–c.1980. 57. Local Authorities Papers: The Scottish Council (Development and Industry) papers and publication 1973–1975. 58. Local Authorities Papers: The Scottish Council (Development and Industry) papers and publication 1968–1969.

59–82 Miscellaneous Research papers and publications, 1902-1994

59. Research Papers and Publications 1942–1967. 60. Research Papers and Publications concerning Nationalism, c.1941–1979. 61. Research Papers and Publications: Notes and Correspondence on the Scottish Constitution, c.1965–1970. 62. Research Papers and Publications: Notes on Trotsky and the Russian Revolution, n.d. 63. Research Papers and Publications: Tom Cottrell, Education in Scotland July 1970. 64. Research Papers and Publications: Independence and Development, c.1902–1985. 65. Research Papers and Publications: Richard J Finlay Paper, c.1960–c.1969. 66. Research Papers and Publications: Political Pamphlets, Leaflets and miscellaneous publications, n.d. 67. Research Papers and Publications: Mainly relating to Scottish History, some miscellaneous Campaign publications, n.d. 68. The Thistle Newsletter 1953–1967. 69. Sqian Dubh: The Newsletter of the National Movement 1968–1976. 70. Research Papers and Publications: Newspaper Cuttings and Miscellaneous Publications, c.1970– 1981. 71. Research Papers and Publications: Newspaper Publications relating to SNP issues 1939–1982. 72. Research Papers and Publications: SNP and Nationalism papers 1970–1973. 73. Miscellaneous Research Papers and Publications 1932–1989. 74. Research Papers and Publications: SNP and Nationalist papers 1937 and 1961. 75. Research Papers and Publications: Newspaper Extracts, Newsletters 1940–1965. 76. Research Papers and Publications: Bulletins, supplements and Newsletters 1938–1993. 77. Research Papers and Publications: Burn’s Notes 25/01/1990. 78. Research Papers and Publications: Labour and Conservative Leaflets and Pamphlets, n.d. 79. Research Papers and Publications: Newspaper Cuttings and Notes relating to SNP 1971. 80. Research Papers and Publications: Publications relating to Nationalism, c.1960–c.1969. 81. Research Papers and Publications: Miscellaneous Publication 1939–1994. 82. Research Papers and Publications: Scottish History, n.d.

83–121 Organisations, 1706–c.1998

83–87 Scottish National Party Campaign Materials, 1945–1998

83. Campaign Materials: Leaflets, Flyers, Stickers, c.1945–1959. 84. Campaign Materials: Leaflets, Flyers, Stickers, c.1960–1969. 85. Campaign Materials: Leaflets, Flyers, Stickers, c.1970–1979. 86. Campaign Materials: Leaflets, Flyers, Stickers, c.1980–1998. 87. Scottish National Party Newsletter and Miscellaneous related papers, n.d.

88–92 Contact: The Scottish National Party at Westminster Newsletter, 1976–1982

88. January–July 1976 (though missing some publications in the series). 89. 30 April – November 1976 (though missing some publications in the series). 90. January–December 1977. 91. 1978–1979. 92. 1979 and 1982.

93–96 Scottish National Party Papers, 1932–1992

93. SNP Research Publications and Research Papers, n.d. 94. SNP Annual Conference Papers, c.1962–1992. 95. SNP Constitution and Rules Handbook and publications 1934–1992. 96. SNP Handbooks and Policy Booklets 1945–1992.

97–100 Scots Independent Newspaper Papers, 1927–1987

97. SI Financial Report 1970–1974. 98. SI Financial Papers, c.1967–c.1969 and Balance Sheet 1927. 99. SI Papers, c.1987. 100. SI Miscellaneous Papers: Publications, Correspondence and Financial Reports, n.d.

101–105 Scottish National Party Papers, 1947–c.1983

101. SNP Newsletter, c.1947–c.1983. 102. SNP Political Documents: Economic Reviews, Conference Papers and Policy Documents, n.d. 103. SNP Press Releases 1952–1989. 104. SNP Press Releases c.1970’s, c.1980’s. 105. SNP Minutes, Press Releases and Statements 1966– 1967.

106–121 Scottish National Party Papers: Minutes, Membership Listings and Financial Papers, 1706– 1997

106. SNP Minutes of Meetings and Miscellaneous SNP Papers, n.d. 107. SNP Papers and Press Releases September 1971. 108. SNP Papers c.1941–c.1994. 109. SNP Accounts and Receipts – Christmas Fair 1966. 110. Meeting Minutes Papers and Financial Reports, n.d. 111. SNP Membership Papers: Lists and Directories [DPA Principles apply]. 112. SNP Training Handbook, July 1968. 113. SNP Branch papers: Branch creation papers, Address and Contact Details of members, October 1974, Scottish Parliamentary Roll of 1706–1707 [DPA Principles apply]. 114. SNP Election Committee Papers January–August 1968 and Training of Parliamentary Candidates September–October 1967. 115. SNP Meeting Minutes 1981. 116. SNP General Election Campaign 1979: Stickers, Pamphlets, Leaflets. 117. SNP Annual Conference Papers 1964. 118. SNP Meeting Minutes and Miscellaneous SNP Papers 1987–1989. 119. SNP Papers, c.1990–1997. 120. SNP Papers: Nationalism, c.1971–1990. 121. SNP Papers: Nationalism, c.1945–1971.

122–134 Family and Personal Papers, 1869-1986

122. McIntyre Family Photos and Postcards, c.1927–c.1939. 123. McIntyre Family Photos, Postcards and Ephemera, c.1927– c.1945. 124. Congratulatory letter to Robert D. McIntyre on his election as Provost of Stirling May 1967. 125. Robert D. McIntyre’s Personal Correspondence, c.1954–1980. 126. Letters and Christmas cards received by Dr. Helen Morrison, December 1962. 127. McIntyre Family Papers, n.d. 128. Research on Booth Family history, celebratory correspondence of career and Deed of Trust of the Royal Burgh of Stirling, n.d. 129. Pension Arrangements and related Papers, c.1948–1979. 130. Materials related to Robert McIntyre’s Medical Career, travel and photos, c.1940–c.1949. 131. Personal and Family: Miscellaneous Papers, c.1938–1986. 132. Papers concerning the McIntyre Family 1940–1961. 133. Rev. John McIntyre’s Notes for courses on Greek and Latin, c.1925–1929. 134. Papers belonging to the McIntyre Family 1869–1939.