Identity area
Reference code
GB 249 SC SFSU
Title
Scottish Farm Servants Union collection
Date(s)
- 1973 (Creation)
- 1826-1935 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
1 metre
Books
Context area
Name of creator
(1912-1933)
Administrative history
The Scottish Farm Servants Union was founded in 1912 in Aberdeen by Joseph F. Duncan to represent farm workers in Scotland. It was absorbed into the Transport and General Workers' Union in 1933.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The books were originally part of the Scottish Farm Servants Union library. Other books from the Union were added to main library stock.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Collection of books on labour and agricultural history.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically by author.
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
Finding aids
The books in this collection are catalogued on SUPrimo" the University of Strathclyde Library's integrated search service.
Search "MLSPFS" to find a full list of title in the Scottish Farms Servants Union collection