Papers of Jack Askins: Manchester Busmen

This material is held atModern Records Centre, University of Warwick

  • Reference
    • GB 152 ASB
  • Former Reference
    • GB 152 ASB
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1936-1967
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 box

Scope and Content

Minutes and notes about the 'Busmen's Clarion' newspaper, 1954-1956; correspondence, 1953-1962; publications, 1936-1967; miscellaneous material about Askins' employment, 1948-1955.

Administrative / Biographical History

During the 1950s and 1960s Askins was a bus conductor and shop steward, and Communist Party industrial organiser. Also joint secretary of the National Council, he was involved as secretary in the North-West Regional Council for Peace in Vietnam.

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/

Other Finding Aids

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

Custodial History

The collection was sold to the Centre by Mr. Askins in 1978.