| Title |
Papers relating to the General Election of May 1979 |
| Reference |
THCR 2/7/1 |
| Covering Dates |
1974 |
| Extent and Medium |
20 archive boxes |
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Access and Use
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Most of the papers in this series are open and available, see individual catalogue entries for details |
| Churchill/THCR 2/7/1 contains: |
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1
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Analysis of October 1974 General Election, including analysis of Conservative Party performance at elections from 1964-October 1974, undated (but immediately after October 1974 election, see further copy in THCR 2/6/1/188).
1 item in folder. |
circa 1974 |
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2
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Campaign Guide drafts, 1977 (1) chapters 1-6.
1 bundle in folder. |
1977 |
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3
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Campaign Guide drafts, 1977 (2) chapters 7-9, 12-13, 16-17.
1 bundle in folder. |
1977 |
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4
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Campaign Guide drafts, 1977 (3) chapters 18-21, 25, 27 & 28.
1 bundle in folder. |
1977 |
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5
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General manifesto papers, May 1977- April 1979. Includes MT's handwritten notes on manifesto drafts, 17 April 1978. Includes report on the manifesto to MT from Angus Maude MP (manifesto co-ordinator), 15 March 1978; draft of the section of the manifesto relating to overall economic strategy, undated; circulated paper from "CFP" [Christopher Patten, Director General, Conservative Research Department] on "Manifesto drafts and their implications for legislation and spending", 12 April 1978; note on the Leader's Consultative Committee [Shadow Cabinet] meeting of 17 April 1978 and paper [for MT] for the meeting from "CFP" [Patten]; circulated CRD paper on "Conservative Public Expenditure Policy", Summer 1978; and correspondence with John Nott MP and Lord (Peter) Thorneycroft. Also includes copy of the Conservative Party manifesto for Wales, April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
May 1977-April 1979 |
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6
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for agriculture, March 1978. Includes correspondence with John Peyton MP.
1 bundle in folder. |
March 1978 |
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7
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for defence, February 1978. Includes correspondence with Sir Ian Gilmour MP; and copy of letter from Gilmour to Angus Maude MP (manifesto co-ordinator), March 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
February 1978 |
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8
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for education, March 1978. Includes correspondence with Norman St John-Stevas MP relating to a Conservative arts conference [attended by MT], St John's Smith Square, London, 19 July 1978. Also includes copy of letter from Stevas to Angus Maude MP (manifesto co-ordinator), July 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
March 1978-July 1978 |
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9
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: draft of the section relating to employment, pay and industrial policy, prepared by "Mr [James] Prior [MP]", April 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1978 |
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10
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for energy, March 1978. Includes copy of letter from Tom King MP to Angus Maude MP (manifesto co-ordinator), April 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
March 1978-April 1978 |
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11
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: letter to MT from Michael Heseltine MP relating to the section for the environment, March 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
March 1978 |
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12
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for finance and economic policy, January- March 1978. Includes letter to MT from Sir Geoffrey Howe MP, 24 January 1978, enclosing a paper by Sir Arthur Cockfield on "Capital transfer tax", 19 January 1978; a costing of proposals relating to finance and economic policy in the manifesto, March 1978; and draft of the section, with copy of letter from Howe to Angus Maude (manifesto co-ordinator), March 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
January 1978-March 1978 |
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13
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for foreign affairs, March 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
March 1978 |
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14
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for industry, March 1978. Includes press release by Conservative Central Office of MT's speech to the Engineering Employers Federation, Dorchester Hotel, London, 21 February 1978. Also includes copy of letter from Sir Keith Joseph MP to Angus Maude MP (manifesto co-ordinator), March 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
February 1978-March 1978 |
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15
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for law and order, March 1978. Includes copy of letter from William Whitelaw MP to Angus Maude MP (manifesto co-ordinator), March 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
March 1978 |
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16
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for Northern Ireland, April 1978. Includes correspondence with Airey Neave MP, March 1978, and copies of letters from Neave to Angus Maude MP (manifesto co-ordinator), March & April 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
March 1978-April 1978 |
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17
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for prices, February 1978. Includes correspondence with Sally Oppenheim MP, February 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
February 1978 |
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18
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for Scotland, March 1978. Includes correspondence with Edward ("Teddy") Taylor MP.
1 bundle in folder. |
March 1978 |
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19
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for social services, March 1978. Includes correspondence with Patrick Jenkin MP, and copy of letter from Patrick Jenkin MP to Angus Maude MP (manifesto co-ordinator), March 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
March 1978 |
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20
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for trade, April 1978. Includes correspondence with John Nott MP, March- April 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
March 1978-April 1978 |
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21
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for transport, April 1978. Includes copy of letter from Norman Fowler MP to Angus Maude MP (manifesto co-ordinator), April 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1978 |
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22
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Preparations for 1978 manifesto: papers relating to the draft of the section for Wales, March 1978. Includes copy of letter from Nicholas Edwards MP to Angus Maude MP (manifesto co-ordinator), March 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
March 1978 |
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23
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Draft versions of Conservative manifesto, February-March 1979. Includes MT's handwritten notes on manifesto drafts A and B.
1 bundle in folder. |
February 1979-March 1979 |
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24
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Conservative Research Department (extensive) Conservative manifesto briefing note, 5 April 1979. Includes Scottish manifesto briefing note.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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25
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Campaign planning: general papers, January- July 1978 & February-March 1979. Includes MT's handwritten notes. Includes minutes of Campaign Planning Group meetings at Conservative Central Office (MT did not attend), January- May 1978. Also includes copies of papers relating to election planning meeting, 26 June 1978 [attended by MT]. Also includes public opinion survey on "The role of women in politics", with paper by John Clemens (President, Marplan Europe), February 1978; briefing notes for MT from Lord (Peter) Thorneycroft (Chairman, Conservative Party) on "General election preparations", 18 May 1978, and from Michael Dobbs (Conservative Research Department) on general election timetables, February- March 1979. Also includes outline programmes for general election tours for MT, February- April 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
January 1978-March 1979 |
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26
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Campaign planning: minutes of meetings held in the Chairman's [Lord (Peter) Thorneycroft's] office, 4-26 April 1979 (MT did not attend) and other papers, January 1976- April 1979. Includes correspondence with Opinion Research Centre, January-July 1976, and other papers from ORC (including by-election public opinion surveys, October 1978), August 1978-April 1979 (see also THCR 2/78/1/83); and "[Media] monitoring comments", 11 April 1979. Also includes publicity material produced by the Federation of Conservative Students, April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
January 1976-April 1979 |
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27
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Campaign planning: Conservative Research Department briefing notes for election planning meeting (MT probably did not attend), 15 December 1978. Includes copy of "Opinion polls and advertising research-background paper by Conservative Research Department and Saatchi and Saatchi", December 1978; and briefing note by Christopher Patten (Director General, CRD) on "The Conservative case", December 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
December 1978 |
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28
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Campaign planning: Conservative Research Department appendix to papers for election planning meeting, 15 December 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
December 1978 |
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29
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Campaign planning: circulars and general papers produced by Conservative Research Department's Critical Seats Unit, July 1975- December 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
July 1975-December 1978 |
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30
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Campaign planning: circulars and general papers produced by Conservative Research Department's Critical Seats Unit, November 1977-June 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
November 1977-June 1978 |
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31
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Campaign planning: circulars and general papers produced by Conservative Research Department's Critical Seats Unit, January-April 1979. Includes breakdown of interests for individual marginal constituencies, February 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
January 1979-April 1979 |
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32
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Campaign planning: papers relating to arrangements for broadcasting and press conferences etc, November 1976- April 1979. Includes report by Gordon Reece on the 1976 US Presidential campaign, ca. June 1977, and other papers by Reece. Also includes correspondence with George Gardiner MP; and transcript of MT's interview for BB Radio's "Newsbeat" programme, 25 April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
November 1976-April 1979 |
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33
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Campaign planning: papers relating to proposed weekly initiatives during the election campaign, May- June 1977 & April 1979. Includes paper from Gordon Reece relating to the Weekend Publicity Initiative Group, May- June 1977.
1 bundle in folder. |
May 1977-April 1979 |
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34
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Campaign planning: briefing notes etc relating to campaign in Scotland, ca. July 1978- April 1979. Includes Conservative Party manifesto for Scotland, April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
circa July 1978-April 1979 |
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35
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MT's Private Office papers relating to arrangements for the staffing of her office and staffing at House of Commons and Conservative Central Office during the election, March 1977- May 1979. Includes arrangements relating to the dissolution of Parliament. Also includes report on Leader's correspondence during the October 1974 General Election; and note of volume of post received during the 1979 campaign, May 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
March 1977-May 1979 |
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36
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MT's Private Office papers: Caroline Stephens personal papers, August 1978. Includes outline programme of proposed election tours, August 1978; and minutes of meeting relating to election arrangements [attended by MT], 8 August 1978.
1 bundle in folder. |
August 1978 |
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37
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MT's Private Office papers: miscellaneous election material, December 1978- March 1979. Includes MT's handwritten notes. Includes draft speech material for MT from Ronald Millar and Christopher Patten (Director General, Conservative Research Department), December 1878; and annotated drafts of MT's "trade union speech", ca. 29 November 1978 (see also THCR 2/6/1/154) and her speech to Central Council meeting, Solihull, West Midlands, 24 March 1979 (see also THCR 5/1/2/257); and a press release by Conservative Central Office of MT's intended speech on receiving the Woman of conscience award, New York 14 December 1978 [MT did not receive the award in person, Baroness (Janet) Young attending on her behalf and delivering the speech]. Also includes photocopy of Government White Papers, "Membership of the European Community, report on reorganisation" (cmnd 6003), annotated by MT. Also includes copy of report by Centre for Policy Studies working party on energy, January 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
December 1978-March 1979 |
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38
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MT's Private Office papers: material relating to extra helpers and advisers during the anticipated election campaign, November 1977- September 1978. Includes correspondence with Sir Keith Joseph, Robert Jackson, Peter Lilley and Christopher Tugendhat.
1 bundle in folder. |
November 1977-September 1978 |
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39
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MT's Private Office papers: miscellaneous election material, including correspondence with the general public, December 1976-May 1979. Includes MT's handwritten notes. Includes paper for MT from Christopher Patten (Director General, Conservative Research Department) on prospects for 1977, 22 December 1976. Also includes copies of minutes of working lunches at Conservative Central Office (MT did not attend), 11-30 April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
December 1976-May 1979 |
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39A
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Copies of letters sent to MT by members of the public, April 1979, and removed from THCR 2/7/1/39 on data protection ground.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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40
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MT's correspondence with Conservative candidates and peers during the 1979 General Election campaign, "Bennett"-"Howell", (mainly) March- April 1979. Includes correspondence with Bettie Harvie Anderson; Sir Frederic Bennett; Adam Butler; Edward du Cann, enclosing photograph of the Officers and Executive of the 1922 Committee, 5 April 1979; Lord (Robert) Carr of Hadley; 6th Lord (Peter) Carrington, with copy of Carrington's speech notes for MT on foreign affairs; Lord Chelwood; John Cope, with note on aerospace denationalisation; Michael Colvin; Patrick Cormack, "David"?; John Biggs-Davison; Geoffrey Finsberg, enclosing, "A policy for London", April 1979; Norman Fowler; and Hugh Fraser. Also includes correspondence with Sir Ian Gilmour; Joseph Godber; Philip Goodhart, with a note of a meeting in Airey Neave's office (MT did not attend), 19 March 1979; Eldon Griffiths; Dr Keith Hampson; Sir Harwood Harrison; Stephen Hastings; Michael Havers, with a report of his visit to Namibia, December 1978, and a letter to Havers from Francis Pym MP, enclosing a precis of a JIC assessment relating to the security situation in Rhodesia, March 1979; copy of speech given by Michael Heseltine at his adoption meeting, April 1979; copies of statements at press conferences by Sir Geoffrey Howe, April 1979; and draft notes for MT's "Cardiff speech" (probably 16 April 1979) by David Howell- see also THCR 5/1/2264-265.
1 bundle in folder. |
March 1979-April 1979 |
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41
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MT's correspondence with Conservative candidates and peers during the Election campaign, "Jenkin"-"Wakeham" (mainly) April- May 1979. Includes correspondence with Patrick Jenkin; Tom King, with note relating to BNOC, April 1979; "draft section [of speech] on economic policy" from Nigel Lawson, ca. April 1979; draft of an article for MT in the "Sunday Express" by Angus Maude, ca, April 1979; good luck telegram from John Nott, May 1979; Sally Oppenheim, with correspondence about competition policy, April 1979; Geoffrey Pattie; Ian Percival; note for MT from "Richard" [Ryder, her Political Secretary] of his conversation with Francis Pym relating to an incoming Conservative Government's likely relationship with the American administration of Jimmy Carter, April 1979; Lord (Peter) Rawlinson of Ewell, with papers relating to the work of the Rawlinson Committee on the reform of the law of libel and Contempt of Court and the law concerning official secrets, July 1978- January 1979; Geoffrey Rippon; Michael Shersby; Ian Stewart; Edward ("Teddy") Taylor; 2nd Lord Tweedsmuir (John Buchan); and John Wakeham, relating to trade union accounts, April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979-May 1979 |
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42
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Copies of miscellaneous telexes received, ca. April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
circa April 1979 |
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43
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"Poorly aids and stocks", May 1977- March 1979. Includes draft copies of standard reply letters, May 1977- April 1978. Also includes contact details for MT's office and election candidates, ca. August 1978- ca. March 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
May 1977-March 1979 |
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44
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Conservative Central Office "Questions of policy", 27 April 1979. With subject index.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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45
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Correspondence relating to Conservative Central Office's "Questions of Policy", April- June 1979. Includes subject index. Also includes correspondence with "Dick" Jeeps (Chairman, Sports Council), Michael Ivens (AIMS) and Mary Woodhouse (National Viewers' and Listeners' Association).
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979-June 1979 |
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46
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Conservative Central Office circulars, including copies of "Daily Notes", April 1979. Includes advertising poster for "Maggie's March, Blue is the Colour" (Conservative Party campaign record.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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46A
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Copy of "Maggie's March, Blue is the Colour", Conservative Party campaign record.
1 item in folder. |
1979 |
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47
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Conservative Central Office circulars, including copies of "Questions of Policy", April 1979. Includes situation report from Lord (Peter) Thorneycroft (Chairman, Conservative Party), 21 April 1979; report from Scotland by Alan Howarth (Conservative Central Office), 21 April 1979; and note to MT from Keith Britto (Conservative Research Department) on a party election broadcast, 27 April 1979. Also includes correspondence with William R Bryant Jr (Republican Leader, US House of Representatives).
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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48
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Election leaflets, badges and literature, April 1979. Presented to MT by Promotions and Publications Department, Conservative Central Office, May 1979. Includes photographs of poster advertising in London.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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49
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Information pack for schools, including a copy of the Conservative Party manifesto, a short history of the Party and a biography of MT, April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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50
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Conservative Party publicity guide, "Designs and layouts for election campaigning", ca. April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
circa April 1979 |
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51
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Election press conference briefing notes (apparently from Conservative Central Office), 16 April-2 May 1979. Includes handwritten annotations by MT. Also includes agenda and media reports; and notes on Party Political Broadcasts by the Labour Party and the Liberal Party.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979-May 1979 |
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52
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Transcripts of party election broadcasts, by the Conservative and other parties, 17-30 April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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53
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Copy of Labour Party manifesto, and Conservative Research Department briefing note, April 1979;. With notes on Liberal Party press conferences, April- May 1979, with CRD briefing note on their manifesto, April 1979; and a copy of the Irish National Party manifesto.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979-May 1979 |
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54
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Notes by Bruce Anderson on daily Labour Party press conferences, April-May 1979. Includes Conservative Research Department briefing note on the Labour election manifesto, April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979-May 1979 |
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55
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Papers relating to election campaign tours and planning meetings (1), April 1976-July 1977. Includes MT's handwritten notes. Also includes copies of papers relating to election planning meetings (attended by MT), 7 June 1976, 5 November 1976, 21 January 1977 & 6 July 1977; and papers for MT from Christopher Patten (Director General, Conservative Research Department) on "General election planning", 5 January 1977 & 1 July 1977. Also includes outline programmes for suggested general election tours for MT, ca. June 1976- January 1977. Includes analysis of election tours and arrangements in February and October 1974 . Some overlap with THCR 2/7/1/56.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1976-July 1977 |
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56
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Papers relating to election campaign tours and planning meetings (2), January 1977- August 1978. Includes MT's handwritten notes. Also includes copies of papers relating to election planning meetings involving MT, 21 January 1977 & 6 July 1977; a paper for MT from Christopher Patten (Director General, Conservative Research Department) on "General election planning", 5 January 1977, and paper for MT by John Stanley MP (her Parliamentary Private Secretary) for a meeting to discuss general election strategy on 5 January 1977; and note to MT from Patten relating to the Liberal Party, January 1978. Also includes outline programmes for general election tours for MT, March & August 1978. Some overlap with THCR 2/7/1/55.
1 bundle in folder. |
January 1977-August 1978 |
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57
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Papers relating to campaign tours and meetings planning, December 1977- April 1979. Includes MT's handwritten notes. Also includes copies of decisions of the Strategy and Tactics Committee (attended by MT), 13 December 1977- 9 May 1978. See also THCR 2/6/1/250. Also includes copies of papers relating to election planning meetings (attended by MT), 26 June 1978 and 13 July 1978 (relating to presentation of social services policy). Also includes copy of paper for MT from Alan Howarth (Conservative Central Office) on "General election planning", 22 May 1978; and paper for MT from "CFP" [Christopher Patten, Director, Conservative Research Department] on "Election strategy, some thoughts on a strategy for an election held this spring", 31 January 1979. Also includes outline programmes for general election tours for MT, June 1978 & March 1979. Also includes public opinion polling survey by Opinion Research Centre on public reaction to a Conservative Party Political Broadcast on 17 January 1979, with attached note for MT from Keith Britto (Conservative Research Department). Also includes copies of thank you letters from MT to people who had helped during the election campaign, April 1979. |
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58
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MT's daily election tour schedules (Wales and Western area), 16 April 1979. |
April 1979 |
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59
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MT's daily election tour schedules (Western and South Eastern area), 17 April 1979. Includes Conservative Research Department briefing note on denationalisation of the aircraft industry, April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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60
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MT's daily election tour schedules (Eastern area and East Midlands), 18 April 1979. Includes letter to MT from Thomas P. O'Neill Jr (Speaker, US House of Representatives), 26 April 1979 (presumably mis-filed).
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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61
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MT's daily election tour schedules (East and West Midlands), 19 April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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62
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MT's daily election tour schedules (Greater London area), 20 April 1979. Includes correspondence with Sir Frank Taylor.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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63
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MT's daily election tour schedules (Wessex and Finchley), 21 April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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64
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MT's daily election tour schedules (Northern area and Yorkshire), 23-24 April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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65
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MT's daily election tour schedules (Scotland), 25-26 April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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66
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MT's daily election tour schedules (Greater London area), 27 April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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67
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MT's daily election tour schedules (Greater London area), 28 April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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68
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MT's daily election tour schedules (Conservative Trade Unionists' rally, Wembley Conference Centre, London), 29 April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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69
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MT's daily election tour schedules (Greater London area), 30 April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979 |
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70
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MT's daily election tour schedules (North Western Area), 1 May 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
May 1979 |
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71
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MT's daily election tour schedules (Greater London area), 2 May 1979. Includes correspondence with Bill Brook (Republican National Committee).
1 bundle in folder. |
May 1979 |
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72
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MT's daily election tour schedules (Greater London area), 3 May 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
May 1979 |
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73
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Advance briefing note on election results by Keith Britto (Conservative Research Department), 2 May 1979; and post election report by CRD on the results, 24 May 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
May 1979 |
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74
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MT's miscellaneous election speech preparation material (1) ca. April 1979. Includes MT's handwritten notes. Also includes material from 6th Lord (Peter) Carrington, "Jock" Bruce-Gardyne, David Howell MP, Harold Macmillan (headed "Past and present", no attached letter), Adam Ridley (Conservative Research Department), Alfred Sherman, Professor Hugh Thomas and T.E. (Peter) Utley.
1 bundle in folder. |
Circa April 1979 |
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75
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MT's miscellaneous election speech preparation material (2), ca. April 1979. Includes MT's handwritten notes. Includes original and copy material similar to THCR 2/7/1/74.
1 bundle in folder. |
Circa April 1979 |
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76
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Quotes supplied for MT's speeches by various contributors, ca. January- April 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
circa January 1979-April 1979 |
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77
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Copies of speeches by Conservative candidates and Peers, during the election campaign distributed by Conservative Central Office, "MT-Whitelaw & misc", April- May 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979-May 1979 |
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78
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Copies of speeches by Conservative candidates and Peers, during the election campaign, distributed by Conservative Central Office, "Adley-Heath", April- May 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979-May 1979 |
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79
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Copies of speeches by Conservative candidates and Peers, during the election campaign, distributed by Conservative Central Office, "Heseltine-Oppenheim", April- May 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979-May 1979 |
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80
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Copies of speeches by Conservative candidates and Peers, during the election campaign, distributed by Conservative Central Office, "Peyton-St John-Stevas", April- May 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
April 1979-May 1979 |
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81
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Copies of MT's post-election thank you letters to people helping with a variety of aspects of the campaign, May-June 1979. Includes letters received by MT from 2nd Earl of Avon (Nicholas Eden), David Howell MP, Michael Portillo, Tony Shrimsley, Harvey Thomas and T.E. (Peter) Utley. A note to Caroline Stephens (MT's Private Office) from Harvey Thomas (Conservative Central Office) listing a number of celebrities who had given private or public support to the campaign, May 1979 removed by the cataloguing archivist on data protection grounds, December 2009, see THCR 2/7/1/81A.
1 bundle in folder. |
May 1979-June 1979 |
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81A
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A note to Caroline Stephens (MT's Private Office) from Harvey Thomas (Conservative Central Office) listing a number of celebrities who had given private or public support to the campaign, May 1979. Removed by the cataloguing archivist from THCR 2/7/1/81 on data protection grounds, December 2009.
1 folder. |
May 1979 |
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82
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Post election analysis of the handling of MT's election correspondence by Alan Smith, 7 May 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
May 1979 |
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83
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Copy of summary and review of General Election research by Opinion Research Centre, June 1979. With covering note to MT from Keith Britto (Conservative Research Department), November 1979.
1 bundle in folder. |
June 1979-November 1979 |
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