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Autobiographical Works and Ephemera, 1833-1910

Autobiographical Works and Ephemera, 1833-1910

Collection: Trade Unionism and the Chartist Movement, 1833-1910    Volumes    Autobiographical Works and Ephemera, 1833-1910
Autobiographical material concerning the life and career of George Howell, including handwritten autobiographical works, some journal entries, retrospectives of months between 1907 and 1909, press cuttings and assorted ephemera concerning Howell's activities.
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Rough drafts of Autobiography chapters 1860-1896

- Chapters from Howell's autobiography including: 'The Nine Hours - Builders Strike and Furthermost Industrial Movements - New Political Combinations etc; Kingston, a retrospective review, public movements, labour questions; 'Royal...

Date:1860-1896
Contributor:Bishopsgate Institute
Identifier:How01-09

Assorted Biographical Ephemera 1864-1910

- 4 press cuttings regarding George Howell's Library and its fund, November 1906-10 - 9 press cuttings regarding the death of George Howell, September 1910 - The George Howell Testimonial...

Date:1864-1910
Contributor:Bishopsgate Institute
Identifier:How01-08

The Plimsoll Movement 1870-1875

Carbon copy of hand written draft writings by George Howell (c50pp). Contains sections with the following headings: The Plimsoll Movement 1871-1875; The School Board Elections; School Board Election 1879; Friendly...

Date:1870-1875
Contributor:Bishopsgate Institute
Identifier:How01-07

Volume E: Autobiographical notes 1892-1902

Handwritten drafts by George Howell: - autobiographical notes and discussion included of '1892-1894, work for 1895' 'October 5th, 1895 Review of the year, Work for the future (arranging library and...

Date:1892-1902
Contributor:Bishopsgate Institute
Identifier:How01-06

Volume F: Autobiography 1860-1896

Handwritten carbon paper copy of 'Memoirs of a Busy Life' including - autobiographical notes and discussion of 'First Speech in Exeter Hall 1862', 'Connection with labour and the mines 1862/3',...

Date:1860-1896
Contributor:Bishopsgate Institute
Identifier:How01-05

Volume A: 'Notes on the Life of a Toiler' 1854-1859

Handwritten draft by George Howell of 'Notes on the Life of a Toiler', including chapters on: 'reasons for these notes', 'From Ploughboy to Parliament. The Story of an Active, Arduous...

Date:1854-1859
Contributor:Bishopsgate Institute
Identifier:How01-04
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