Copies of letters dispatched by Robert Saunders, relating to his internment under Defence Regulation 18B, and the years following his release, when he was in contact with other detainees and former local members of the British Union (BU). Accompanied by correspondence concerning the Wessex Book Club, and his involvement in the Union Movement.

Includes letters sent to:

Alf [D?] (C15/79)

‘Pip’ Davies [18B detainee] (C15/80-84). Includes news of detainees (July-December 1944) (82-83)

Ralph M. Dawson [18B detainee] (C15/85), regarding release and request for farm employment (June 1942)

L. Alf Flockhart, Social Secretary of 18B Detainees (British) Aid Fund [18B Detainee] (C15/86-88, 92). Including references to Christmas Gathering on 15 December 1945 (86); Dinner at Lysbeth Hall, London on 24 March 1945 (87-88) and 18B badge (November 1944) (92)

Mrs P. E. Jones, Honorary Secretary of 18B Detainees (British) Aid Fund (C15/91, 94-96 and 98). Including references to donations to 18B Detainees Fund Christmas Appeal for 1944 (91) and 1943 (94) and donation to Fund (September 1943) (95), (July 1942) (96), (February 1942) (98)

A. E. Day of 18B Detainees (British) Aid Fund (C15/97). Including references to news of Dorset 18B detainees (March 1942) (97); activities of the Fund in the South-West.

George Dunlop, Chairman of the 18B Detainees Publicity Council (C15/99)

Kenneth R. R. Dick, Secretary, Salisbury Book Club; Branch Leader, Salisbury, Union Movement (C15/100-144). Includes references to local meeting in Salisbury on 6 November 1948, and local Union Movement members “almost like the old days” (October 1948) (100); Joe Thatcher proposed as local leader in Salisbury (July 1948) (102); purchase of car to carry loudspeakers (June 1948) (104); Bournemouth meeting on 13 May 1948 and Poole on 23 May 1948 (106); local activities including first Poole meeting (April 1948) (109); street sales of “Union” (March 1948) (112); Conference at Exeter on 15 February 1948 (115-116); Mosley Conference in London on 7 February 1948 (119); local “Parliament” debate on 18B detention (January 1948) (120); Mosley plans for formation of Union Movement (December 1947) (122); Rural Reconstruction Association (December 1947) (123); reaction to suggestion for final meeting of West of England Book Clubs, application to Union Movement branches and future organisation November 1947) (124); London Sales Conference on 15 November 1947 (126); West of England Book Clubs Gathering at Salisbury on 25 October 1947 (128); Wessex and West of England Book Clubs Rally at Whitechurch on 13 July 1947(131); letter from Joe Beckett passed on, and Mosley working on “The Alternative” (January 1947) (138); Salisbury and Wessex Book Clubs Dinner (with Raven Thomson, Flockhart and others) at Boscombe on 25 January 1947, together with contact names (139-140); cancelled meeting of Mosley followers in London due to political pressure scheduled in December 1946, and details of local strength (143)

Captain Simon Wingfield Digby MP (C15/145-148). Includes references to restrictions under 18B Regulation (September 1941- August 1943) (145-147); request to take up Saunders’ case following release on 26 July 1943 and 23 September 1941, letter from Peel Internment Camp, Isle of Man: appeal to intervene against 18B detention (31 July 1941) (148)

H. Jameson Dixon (C15/149-150), regarding organisation of Union Movement branches generally, and advice for Exeter activity (April-May 1948)

M. F. Doble (C15/151-152)

A. Doel (C15/153)

James Duckworth [18B detainee] (C15/154-160). Include mention of Saunders meeting Mosley (July 1946) (154); news of 18B detainees (September 1943- December 1944) (155-156); supply of chocolate to Peel Internment Camp (May 1942) (157); news of 18B internees (January-May 1942) (158-159); letter concerning Saunders’ release, and offering of supply of chocolate and “Truth” (20 September 1941) (160)

“Dorset Daily Echo” (C15/161-164). Includes letter on “Ban All Fascist Publications” call by Weymouth Trades Council (October 1947) (162)

Vincent Edmonds [18B detainee] (C15/165). Includes invitation to meet Mosley locally, 25 October 1947 (165) [letter returned ‘gone away’] (165)

Charles W. Elliott, Secretary, Wessex Book Club (Bournemouth) [18B detainee]. Includes references to local Union Movement activities; arrangements to go to London Conference on 16 October 1948 (169); Salisbury Branch officials titles, and local meetings (July 1948) (171); car purchase (June 1948) (175); Saunders’ suspicions about membership application (May 1948) (176); local members’ meeting on 13 May 1948 (177); account of Poole meeting on 25 April 1948 (178); new member (April 1948) (180); local activities and street sales (March 1948) (182); Exeter Conference and developments in South West on 15 February 1948 (183); London Conference on 7 February 1948 (185- 6); Mosley plans for UM organisation, and Bournemouth Model Parliament (December 1947) (188); need for local conference before Union Movement formed (December 1947) (189); London Sales Conference on 15 November 1947 (191); Mosley and West of England Book Clubs Gathering at Salisbury on 25 October 1947 (193); Wessex and West of England Book Clubs Rally at Whitechurch, 13 July 1947(194) and Elliott to take over Bournemouth Branch of Wessex Book Club (November 1946) (202)

Mrs Florence Elliot (C15/203-204), concerning the Wessex Book Club (June 1946) (203)

English Universities Press (C15/205)