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Preliminary correspondence with the British Union of Fascists, 13 December 1933 - 23 June 1934

 File — Box: Saunders Papers Box 20
Reference code: 119/E6

Scope and Contents

This file contains letters and documents relating to Robert Saunders' initial contact with the British Union of Fascists (BUF).

Includes:

Letter sent to Robert Saunders from Major A. Cleghorn, Director of Organisation, BUF, thanking him for his interest in the BUF (6 December 1933)

Letter sent to Robert Saunders from Alan H. Black, Admin Officer, BUF, concerning his sending Saunders’ membership card and official badge on joining the BUF (13 December 1933)

Manuscript copy of a letter written by Robert Saunders on his thoughts on fascism (23 June 1934). The letter begins ‘I want to explain why Fascism must come first in my life and in the life of all others who have felt, what we call ‘The Spirit of Fascism’.

Circular advertising the BUF titled. “Join the British Union of Fascists” [1933-1934]

Blank membership form produced by the British Union of Fascists, including a pledge to the ‘Fascist Cause’ [1933-1934]

Dates

  • Creation: 13 December 1933 - 23 June 1934

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 Folder(s)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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