Papers of David Widgery

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Reference number	DWI
Date	1960s-1990s
Level	Collection
Description	Draft versions of Widgery's books / pamphlets, notes etc. Also includes small amount of background material.
Extent	7 boxes
Admin history	David Widgery (1947-1992) was a doctor, writer, journalist and activist. He joined the International Socialists (later the Socialist Workers' Party) in 1967 and was a co-founder of Rock Against Racism (RAR) in 1976. He qualified as a doctor in 1972 and began practising medicine at Bethnal Green Hospital, later working as a General Practioner in London's East End. [Information from the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, accessed 3 May 2013].
Access status	Open

Miscellaneous typescript drafts Notes and draft text for pamphlet against government cuts Notes and draft text for miscellaneous writings, particularly on the 1960s student movements (including opposition to the Vietnam War) Papers on Leninism Drafts of 'Beating Time: Riots n' Race n' Rock n' Roll' Draft of 'The National Health - A Radical Perspective' National Health Service book Drafts/notes for 'Preserving Disorder: Selected essays, 1968-88' 'The Chatto Book of Dissent': draft introduction, notes and copies of items for inclusion 'The Chatto Book of Dissent': synopsis, copies of quotes, songs, poems, etc. Material collected for the 'The Chatto Book of Dissent' "Encylodaedia" of Dissident Literature Drafts of 'Some Lives: A GP's East End' Additions for 'Some Lives!: A GP's East End': notes, drafts, press cuttings, etc. '1968 and All That and other essays' '1968 and All That and other essays'