Election Literature Collection

Date range: 1931-1966

Medium: Printed

Number of items: 418 items.

A small collection of election literature relating to British general elections, by-elections, and municipal elections between 1931 and 1966. The collection is ephemeral, consisting mainly of single-sheet publications and leaflets, and includes:

• 131 items produced by the Conservative Party;
• 87 items produced by the Liberal Party;
• 97 items produced by the Labour Party;
• 66 items produced by minor parties and independent candidates.

In addition there are a dozen newspaper supplements for general elections, and miscellaneous leaflets and pamphlets.

See also:

• Poll Book Collection

Further information:

Uncatalogued.

Location:

• The John Rylands Library, Deansgate  [Map]
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