UNITE AGAINST FASCISM ARCHIVE (UAF) ©Bishopsgate Institute Catalogued by Various, December 2016 UAF Unite Against Fascism Archive 1976-2014 Name of Creator: Unite Against Fascism; Love Music Hate Racism, Anti-Nazi League; Rock Against Racism Extent: 10 Boxes and oversize items Administrative/Biographical History: Unite Against Fascism is an anti- fascist pressure group in the United Kingdom. UAF was established in 2003 following the electoral successes of the British National Party, beginning as a coalition that included the Anti-Nazi League, the National Assembly Against Racism, the Trades Union Congress, Unite – the Union, and UNISON. UAF aims to raise awareness nationally of the potential affects to the UK and British society if fascist and far right groups (including the British National Party and the English Defence League), gain seats in local, national and European elections. Love Music Hate Racism is a music-orientated campaign established in 2002 by the Anti Nazi League and Unite Against Fascism in response to the perceived increase in support for the far right and the British National Party. The campaign involves concerts aimed at communicating an anti-racist message. It follows in the tradition of the 1970s Rock Against Racism campaign, which also involved the Anti-Nazi League. The Anti-Nazi League (ANL) was established in 1977 on the initiative of the Socialist Workers Party (with sponsorship from some trade unions) to oppose the rise of far-right groups in the UK. It was brought to a close in 1981, but re- launched in 1992. In 2003 it merged with Unite Against Fascism. Rock Against Racism (RAR) was a campaign set up in 1976 by Red Saunders, Roger Huddle and others, including the Anti Nazi League, as a response to an increase in racial conflict and the growth of white nationalist groups such as the National Front. The campaign involved musicians from a range of genres playing at concerts with an anti-racist theme with the aim of discourage young people from embracing racism. Custodial History: Deposited with Bishopsgate Institute by Unite Against Fascism, December 2010. Scope and Content: Papers of the Unite Against Fascism and Rock Against Racism (c.2008-2010), including: leaflets, pamphlets and other campaign and promotional materials produced by Unite Against Fascism, Love Music Hate Racism, Rock Against Racism, the Anti-Nazi League and the British National Party, 1994-2014; Management and organisational papers of Unite Against Fascism (UAF) and Love Music Hate Racism (LMHR), 2003-2010; Finance records of Unite Against Fascism, Love Music Hate Racism, and the Anti-Nazi League, 2008-2010; and papers of the Anti-Nazi League (ANL), including: campaign and communication papers, press cuttings, papers and correspondence regrading a visit to Auschwitz, and photographs of a visit to Auschwitz, 1976-1995. System of Arrangement: The Unite Against Fascism Archive is divided into the following four series: UAF/1: Leaflets, Pamphlets and Other Promotional Material UAF/2: Management Papers UAF/3: Financial Records UAF/4: Anti-Nazi League Papers Language/scripts of material: English Access conditions: OPEN Copying conditions: Photocopying, scanning and digital photography (without flash) is permitted for research purposes on completion of the Library's Copyright Declaration form and with respect to current UK copyright law. Finding Aids: Copy of handlist available in researcher’s area. Rules and Conventions: Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. UAF/1 Leaflets, Pamphlets and Other 1994 - Promotional Material 2014 Leaflets, pamphlets and other campaign and promotional materials produced by Unite Against Fascism, Love Music Hate Racism, Rock Against Racism, the Anti-Nazi League and the British National Party, including: leaflets and flyers, pamphlets and promotional materials, BNP leaflets, and campaign materials (1994- 2014) OPEN UAF/1/1 Leaflets and Flyers 2007 - 2010 File contains a collection of leaflets and flyers advertising various events including Love Music Hate Racism (LMHR) concerts and Unite Against Fascism (UAF) conferences, as well as election campaign materials produced by UAF. OPEN UAF/1/1/1 Advert for an Event with Music and Speakers 2007 Title: Advertisement for an event including music and speeches Description: Leaflet advertising Unite Against Fascism and Love Music Hate Racism event featuring musicians, Jerry Drummers, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly and NuMCs, and speakers from trade unions. On the reverse is a membership application form. Date: 9 September 2007 Pages: 2 Measurements: 15(cm) x 10.5(cm) Copies: 2 OPEN UAF/1/1/2 Unite Against Fascism National Conference 2008 Title: Unite Against Fascism National Conference Description: Leaflet advertising Unite Against Facism National Conference at the Trades Union Congress Conference Centre. Date: 1 March (?) Pages: 6 Measurements: 21(cm) x 10(cm) Copies: 1 OPEN UAF/1/1/3 Petition Against the BNP (n.d.) Title: Petition calling for a ban on British National Party members serving on governing bodies Description: Petition postcard addressed to the Secretary of State for CHildren, Schools and Families regarding members of the BNP serving on governing bodies. Produced by the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers and Unite Against Fascism with space for an individual to sign and freepost to the Secretary. Date: (n.d.) Pages: 2 Measurements: 21(cm) x 10(cm) Copies: 3 OPEN UAF/1/1/4 'The BNP: Islamophobic and Fascist' 2010 Title: 'The BNP: Islamophobic and Fascist' Description: Leaflet raising awareness of the British National Party's agenda which are seen to be islamaphic and racist. The leaflet encourages people to register and then vote for parties other than the BNP. Date: 2010 Pages: 6 Measurements: 21(cm) x 10(cm) Copies: 3 OPEN UAF/1/1/5 'Barking Says No!' c.2010 Title: 'Barking Says No!' Description: Leaflet produced by a community group outlining how British National Party policies regarding housing, education, equality and financial policies could affect Barking and encouraging residents not to vote for the BNP. Date: (n.d.) Pages: 2 Measurements: 10.2(cm) x 14.6(cm) Copies: 3 OPEN UAF/1/1/6 Cultures of Resistance - Canterbury Event 2007 Flyer: 'Now's the Time' Title: 'Now's the Time' Description: Advert for live music and spoken word event presented by Cultures of Resistance to celebrate Charlie Parker's life and music. Date: 2007 Pages: 2 Measurements: 10.5(cm) x 15.8(cm) Copies: 1 OPEN UAF/1/1/7 'Use Your Vote to Stop the BNP' 2010 Title: 'Use Your Vote to Stop the BNP' Description: Leaflet from the National Union of Teachers supported by Unite Against Fascism encouraging people to use their vote to stop the British National Party gaining seats in the upcoming elections. Date: May 2010 Pages: 6 Measurements: 10(cm) x 21(cm) Copies: 3 OPEN UAF/1/1/8 'Act Now: Stop the Fascist BNP' 2007 Title: 'Act Now: Stop the Fascist BNP' Description: Leaflet advertising the Unite Against Fascism National Conference at the Trades Union Council Conference Centre. Date: 2007 Pages: 6 Measurements: 10(cm) x 21(cm) Copies: 1 OPEN UAF/1/2 Pamphlets and Promotional Materials 2003 - 2011 File contains a collection of promotional materials produced by a range of organisations, including Love Music Hate Racism (LMHR) and Unite Against Fascism (UAF). The materials cover a variety of topics, including election campaigning, music events and newsletters. OPEN UAF/1/2/1 'Our Music, Our Carnival' 2008 Title: Our Music, Our Carnival Description: Official Programme for the Love Music Hate Racism Carnival, celebrating 30 years since the first Rock Against Racism concert. Supported by Unite the Union, Public and Commercial Services Union. Includes the carnival line up and further information about the event. Date: 24 April 2008 Pages: 22 Measurements: 23.5 (cm) x 29.5(cm) Copies: 1 OPEN UAF/1/2/2 'Stopping the Nazi BNP in 2010' 2008 Title: 'Stopping the Nazi BNP in 2010' Description: Pamphlet advertising the Unite Against Fascism National Conference, jointly organised by Love Music Hate Racism. Includes information about the conference and the organisation. Date: 13 February 2008 Pages: 12 Measurements: 21 (cm) x 30 (cm) Copies: 4 OPEN UAF/1/2/3 'Stop the Fascist BNP/Love Music Hate 2009 Racism' Title: 'Stop the fascist BNP/Love Music Hate Racism' Description: Double-side pamphlet. On the front is a description of who Love Music Hate Racism are, and how the reader can help. On the reverse is information about the British National Party and an application form for membership of Unite Against Fascism. Date: 2009 Pages: 2 Measurements: 21 (cm) x 30 (cm) Copies: 2 OPEN UAF/1/2/4 Model Motion: Unite Against Fascism 2010 Title: Model motion: Unite Against Facism Description: Document summerising a model motion for a meeting of a union/conference/region/branch related to Unite Against Fascism. Includes information about Unite Against Fascism's position on the British National Party and four draft resolutions. Date: 2010 Pages: 1 Measurements: 21 (cm) x 30 (cm) Copies: 1 OPEN UAF/1/2/5 Unite Against Fascism Newsletter 2009 Title: Unite Against Fascism newsletter Description: Newsletter with articles about the rise of the British National Party and their leader Nick Griffin, and a feature on the Love Music Hate Racism festival. Date: July 2009 Pages: 4 Measurements: 21 (cm) x 30 (cm) Copies: 4 OPEN UAF/1/2/6 'Use Your Vote on 16 October' 2010 Title: 'Use your vote on 16 October. Stop the BNP. Say no to the politics of division' Description: Circular created by the Burnley Coalition Against Racism to encourgage residents of Lanehead Ward not to vote for the British National Party at the next elections.