The death of Harry Pollitt, 1960-1970
The death of Harry Pollitt, 1960-1970
Collection: Agitation and the Internal Politics of British Communism, 1907-1977 Volumes The death of Harry Pollitt, 1960-1970
A range of material connected to the death of Harry Pollitt.
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10th anniversary condolences from fraternal parties, 1970
Correspondence from fraternal communist parties and other organisations commemorating the 10th anniversary of Pollitt’s death.
Date:1970-1970Contributor:
Identifier:cp-ind-poll-33-05
Correspondence sent to the Daily Worker, 1960
Contains handwritten correspondence sent to the Daily Worker remembering Harry Pollitt and commemorating his life, largely sent by communist activists and party members.
Date:1960-1960Contributor:
Identifier:cp-ind-poll-33-04
Correspondence sent to the CPGB Executive Committee (ii), 1960
Telegrams and correspondence sent to the Executive Committee expressing condolences and also discussions of arrangements for his funeral.
Date:1960-1960Contributor:
Identifier:cp-ind-poll-33-03
Correspondence sent to the CPGB Executive Committee (i), 1960
Including leaflets advertising lectures on Pollitt, as well as condolences from fraternal communist parties, trade unions and other sympathetic organisations.
Date:1960-1960Contributor:
Identifier:cp-ind-poll-33-02
Correspondence sent to Marjorie Pollitt, 1960
Contains handwritten and typescript correspondence sent to Harry Pollitt’s wife Marjorie upon his death in 1960. The letters largely offer condolences and share memories of Pollitt’s time as a prominent...
Date:1960-1970Contributor:
Identifier:cp-ind-poll-33-01
