Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- 1904 - 2012 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 archival box
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The Socialist Sunday School was an educational organisation created in Glasgow in the 1890s in order to teach children and young people the ideals and principals of socialism. Though associated with political stances instead of a religious one, the Schools adhered to a "religion of love’" perspective, pushing for equality and peace, and giving the younger generation the tools they needed to help bring the ideals of socialism to fruition. Children attended meetings, recorded minutes, were taught through literature, music and art, and were encouraged to form their own opinions, ask questions, and become active, conscientious people. Furthermore, the organisation was committed to women’s equality. Girls were treated equally in schools and the movement recognised a less stereotypical role for women. Women activists and equality campaigns were frequently referencedin the Sunday School’s magazine ‘Young Socialist’, and those who attended the School attribute its practice in equality to have informed their views on gender relations. The schools were renamed ‘The Socialist Fellowship’ in 1965, but due to a lack of adult support, the last traces of the movement were extinguished in 1980.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
2017-75
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Papers produced by the Socialist Sunday School. Includes; magazines, articles, pamphlets, leaflets, song books, and a DVD interview
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
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No further accruals expected
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Fragile binding on some booklets. DVD player required to view Ruth Ewan interview
Finding aids
Descriptive list available on request
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
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Place access points
Name access points
- Socialist Sunday School, c. 1890 - 1980 (Subject)
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Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, International Council on Archives (2nd edition, 2000)
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Created by Kate Aitkenhead, March 2022
Language(s)
- English