• Association of Writing Assistants, 1916-1920

  • 1916-1920
  • Collection
  • Minute book, 1916-1920
  • 1 box
  • The Association of Writing Assistants was formed during the First World War and initially consisted entirely of women Post Office servants. In 1919 Writing Assistants employed in the Board of Health were also admitted and in 1920, the Association amalgamated with the Civil Service Clerical Association. Reference: Arthur Marsh and Victoria Ryan, 'Historical Directory of Trade Unions', Volume 1 (1988).
  • This collection has been weeded for duplicates.
  • Open
  • The Centre also holds records of the Public and Commercial Services Union and some of its other predecessors, including the Civil Service Clerical Association.
  • English