Ecology Party (formerly People).

This material is held atModern Records Centre, University of Warwick

  • Reference
    • GB 152 ECO
  • Former Reference
    • GB 152 ECO
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1973-1983
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 box

Scope and Content

This collection includes: constitution; annual report; policy statements, manifestos, etc.; election campaign leaflets; newsletters; leaflets and handouts.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Ecology Party was founded in Coventry in 1973 as 'People', to act as an alternative political party concerned with environmental issues as opposed to economic growth. 'People' merged in February 1974 with 'Movement for Survival' and changed its name to the Ecology Party in June 1975. It was renamed the Green Party in 1985.

Access Information

This collection is available to researchers by appointment at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. See http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/using/

Acquisition Information

This collection was deposited in the Centre by the Ecology Party in 1974 and 1977.

Other Finding Aids

Link to full catalogue: http://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/ECO

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the use of this archive, apart from the requirements of copyright law.