Correspondence and papers on Dalton's career, libel cases brought against him and his health.
Dalton was Health and Safety Co-ordinator at the Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) from 1995 to 1998. This subseries comprises TGWU papers and correspondence from this period as well as some earlier and later material.
Correspondence between Dalton and Barry Castleman, environmental consultant, on asbestos-related issues. Subjects include Turner & Newall (including copies of Turner & Newall correspondence, 1938-1964), Richard Doll, Irving Selikoff, World Trade Organization asbestos case.
Folder of material gathered by Dalton on the history of the awareness and knowledge of the risks of asbestos. Numbered and annotated by Dalton. Includes copies of:
- annual reports and correspondence of Chief Inspector of Factories and Workshops, 1898-1947
- Home Office reports, 1930-1935
- annual report of Medical Officer of Health, London Borough of Barking, 1945
- Turner & Newall correspondence, 1943-1957
- academic articles and publications, 1904-1994
- press cuttings, 1920s-1983
Includes:
- press coverage
- Brunel University MSc thesis by G.B. Farrant on potential release of asbestos affecting residents of Elgin Estate, October 1986
- report of independent commission, January 1996
- report by Professor Julian Peto, January 1997
- photographs, 1997
- papers on removal of asbestos from Winterton House and Gelston Point, Tower Hamlets
- publication by Walterton and Elgin Community Homes Ltd, 1998
Includes:
- scientific papers
- press cuttings
- health and safety publications
- COSLA Asbestos Working Group on Asbestos report, June 2002
- correspondence and papers on death of Shirley Gibson, teacher at Plumstead Manor School
- Inner London Education Authority (ILEA) Asbestos Joint Working Party reports
Includes photographs of Dalton inspecting roof.
Annotated [by Dalton].
Includes:
- press releases from Environment Agency about prosecutions
- email announcements from London Hazards Centre about prosecutions
- list produced by Environment Agency of all prosecutions between 1 April 2000 and 31 March 2001
Cheshire Asbestos Victims Support Group leaflet.