Scope and Contents This file contains photocopies of the following newspaper cuttings, collected by Robert Saunders: “Fascists march at Dorchester” taken from Dorset Daily Echo, dated 29 January 1935 (E1/1) “Fascists at Dorchester: Local Branch’s first public meeting” taken from the Western Gazette, dated 2 February 1935 (E1/2) “Blackshirts campaign in Dorset” taken from the Southern Times, dated 2 February 1935 (E1/3) “Sir Oswald Mosley’s slander action against...

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Typescript list, with manuscript annotations, providing the names and addresses of members of the West, South and North Dorset Districts of the British Union on 30 October 1939, compiled by Robert Saunders. Accompanied by a notes on the list, compiled by Jeffrey Wallder (1987).

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Bound typescript memoir, titled 'A Tiller of Several Soils: The Memoirs of Robert Saunders OBE', written by Robert Saunders in 1987. This memoir mainly covers his life as a farmer, his views on agricultural policy and his involvement in the National Farmers Union. He does briefly talk about Oswald Mosley and the Union Movement.

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Bound typescript copies of letters written to the press by Robert Saunders between 1966 and 1987. The letters relate to farming, agriculture and the economy, and were mostly sent to the Editor of The Times.

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Two audio cassette tapes, containing a recording of an oral history interview with Robert Saunders. Accompanied by a typescript biography of Robert Saunders' life and personality, presumably written by the interviewer, 'W. B. G'.

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...

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Typescript titled, 'O. M.', written by Robert Saunders, providing his thoughts and opinions on Oswald Mosley.