1 MS 290 A1001 Papers of Michael Fidler General papers 5 Copies of biographical details, curriculum vitae of Michael 1960, 1966-8 Fidler; correspondence with Who's who; Notes on procedure for the adoption of Conservative candidates in England and Wales (1960); correspondence with Conservative Associations and the Conservative Party Central Office; correspondence relating to recommendations for appointments of magistrates and to the Commission of the Peace in Lancashire 56 Biographical: correspondence with publications; biographical c.1976, 1987-9 details for Who's who, Who's who in Israel, Debrett's, The International Year Book and Statemen's Who's Who, Zionist Year Book, The Jewish Year Book; proofs of entries 4 Newspaper cuttings relating to Michael Fidler; election 1966-7 leaflets 115 Correspondence relating to speaking engagements, the 1974-88 proposed closure of the King David Schools, freemasonry, Leslie Donn and the Honours' List; personal correspondence; letters of appreciation 57 Invitations, 1971-89; text of a sermon by Fidler at the United 1971-89 Reform Church, Bury; text of an address by Fidler to the Council of Manchester and Salford Jews; correspondence with UNICEF, the Liberal Friends of Israel in Australia, the Zionist Organisation of America, and as Director of the Conservative Friends of Israel 63 Jewish Herald: correspondence; text for Fidler's column 1988 `Fidler's forum'; newspaper cuttings 42 Seventieth birthday: table plan of a luncheon; transcripts of 1986 speeches given in Fidler's honour; newspaper cuttings 40 Speeches: notes 1956-68 116 Appointment diaries 1968-70, 1973, 1981, 1984-8 Business papers 2 Clothing manufacture: organisation chart and associated 1943-56 papers on the formation of a new body to represent clothing trade manufacturers for the Federation of British Clothing Manufacturers, 1943; British Rainwear Manufacturers Association correspondence, 1960-2; British Rainwear Manufacturers' Federation correspondence and papers relating 2 to a censure on the Federation executive with regard to their activities in connection with the Joint Clothing Council, 1954; correspondence with Hyam Weinberg and the Rubber Proofed Garment Manufacturers' Association, 1950; pamphlet Management by consent: a report by a committee appointed jointly by ASSET and the Fabian Society (1948); reprint of an article `Nat and rat' from the Economist, 1945; translation of a paper on sale, delivery and payment conditions stipulated by the Dutch Clothing Convention, 1947; list of rainwear manufacturers who are not members of the British Manufacturers' Federation to whom copies of the annual report have been sent, 1956 3 H. and L.Fidler Ltd: flyer with messages from directors from c.1947-53 six clothing manufacturer companies promoting their products, 1947; three black and white photographs relating to the business; copy of a portrait of Fidler; copy of an advertisement for the Fidler regulation officer's trench coat; invitations; typescript papers on rainwear; paper by Fidler for the second annual conference of the Clothing Institute; offprint of an article on Fidamac brand rainwear; pages of a diary with names and addresses; brochure for Mi-Pal rainwear; copies of Rainwear and accessories, Apr-May 1953 109 H. & L.Fidler Ltd and Michael Fidler Ltd: correspondence 1970 relating to the liquidation of the firms Local government papers and material relating to offices in Jewish organisations 60 Correspondence relating to the Fidler Gardens in Prestwich, 1973-86 1974-81, Bury and Radcliffe Conservative and Unionist Association, 1974-82, and Israel, magistracy of the Duchy of Lancaster, the loyal toast in the North West; menu and notes for a speech for a luncheon held for magistrates retiring from the active list 21 Bury and Radcliffe Conservative and Unionist Association: 1976 correspondence; texts of speeches, one to the selection committee; newspaper cutting; list of electoral results, 1950- 70 147 Bury, Easterly By-Pass, swimming baths: correspondence; 1970-2 newspaper cuttings; plans; papers; Highways bill; plan for swimming baths 123 Council of Manchester and Salford Jews: correspondence; 1957-68 notes; newspaper cuttings; minutes of the Manchester Council of Christians and Jews; constitution; annual report 151 Council of Manchester and Salford Jews: correspondence; 1957-69 annual report of the Hebrew Visitation Committee; list of kosher meals; copies of a statement given to the Jewish Gazette, statements, reports relating to the `Freedman inquiry'; copies of a Council of Justice to Animals and 3 Humane Slaughter Association leaflets; reports; notes of meetings; booklets 1 Council of Manchester and Salford Jews: correspondence; 1967-8 printed annual report, 1966-7; Youth Committee Review and Research Sub-Committee interim report; list of `ladies organisations, guides, societies, committees, etc. invited to coffee morning in honour of the Chief Rabbi's wife', 6 May 1968; printed minutes of the Provisional Councils conference, Newcastle, 10 Sep 1967 124 Education, reorganisation: Bury council list of educational 1972-4 establishments, map, education committee papers, correspondence; House of Commons Select Committee on Education: papers, correspondence, newspaper cuttings, copies of Hansard; correspondence 118 Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester and 1975-86 Region: agendas; minutes; correspondence with Cranston Publishing House relating to a New Year message from Fidler in Jewish Life 6 Lancashire Education Committee, Division 19 Prestwich, 1953-67 Radcliffe and Whitefield: correspondence on subjects including a bus service for children at Nazareth House, schools kosher canteen service, Manchester Central Board for Hebrew Education and Talmud Torah, milk in schools scheme at Prestwich Jewish Day School 8 Lancashire Education Committee, Division 19 Prestwich, 1965-7 Radcliffe and Whitefield: correspondence; circulars; newspaper cuttings; reports and papers relating to reorganisation of secondary education; minutes; booklet on expenses 64 Local elections: leaflets, correspondence and notes for 1951-60 speeches relating to the candidature of Fidler and Tavie Collins as Independent Progressive candidates for election to Sedgley Ward in Prestwich municipal elections and on ward affairs 130 Local government reorganisation: correspondence; maps; 1971-2 extracts from Hansard; newspaper cuttings; memorandums; newspaper cuttings; notes for speeches; white paper; consideration of the bill; division list 155 Local government reorganisation: plans; local government 1971-2 bill; Hansard; correspondence; SPNW issues report: strategic plan for the North West; newspaper cuttings; schedule 7 Manchester and District Deputies of the Board of Deputies: 1958-88 correspondence, including papers relating to Fidler's appointment as chairman; circulars; agendas; minutes; invitations; lists of members of the Manchester and District Deputies; booklet for the dinner to celebrate the two hundred and twentieth anniversary of the Board of Deputies, 1980 4 49 Manchester and District Deputies of the Board of Deputies: 1976-9 correspondence; circulars; accounts; summary of the voluntary contribution scheme 117 Manchester Jewish Social Services: correspondence 1953-86 131 Mayorial: correspondence; invitations 1957-8 156 Mersey Docks and Harbour Board: correspondence; extract 1971 from Hansard 136 Prestwich council, election campaigns: agendas; election 1951-67 leaflets; correspondence; notes of speeches; note of election expenses; printing block 137 Prestwich council, pig bin campaign, local government 1952-69 reorganisation, Kilner correspondence: correspondence; printed memorandum of evidence to the Royal Commission on Local Government in England; report of the parliamentary and co-ordinating committee on local government reorganisation; Local government reform (HMSO, 1969); Local government finance (HMSO, 1957); Reorganisation of local government: report of the Association of Municipal Corporations (Apr 1954) 138 Prestwich Independent Progressive Association: headed 1953-9 notepaper; circulars; correspondence; agenda; statement of accounts; list of key workers 139 Prestwich Jewish coronation service: correspondence; orders 1953 of service; invitations; programme of reception; draft programme of events 140 Provincial councils' conference: text of addresses; notes; 1957-70 agenda; minutes; correspondence 141 Reference: copies of the Bury Times; newspaper cuttings 1969-72 143 Tottington overspill development: copy of the Bury Times, 1964-5 newspaper cuttings; correspondence; appeal and public inquiry papers; report Member of Parliament—general papers 91 Maiden speech: notes for speech and National insurance (old 1970 persons' and widows' pensions and attendance allowance) bill; copies of Hansard; lists of the members of the government; carbons of a letter from Fidler concerning the interruption of his speech by the Speaker; note from the Speaker 90 Notes for speeches by Fidler; copy of Britain and Israel 1970-3 5 32 Notes for speeches; newspaper cuttings; extracts of 1971 parliamentary debates and notices of questions; offprint of journal article; pamphlet; correspondence; outline of a paper on local government reorganisation 92 Correspondence; list of donations to general election fund; 1970 curriculum vitae; extracts of Hansard; copy of Family income supplements bill 132 Correspondence; election leaflets 1971-4 126 Finance bill and private detectives (control) bill: 1972-5 correspondence; amendments to finance bill; copy of finance