- Reference No:
- U DPM/2/71
- Dates:
- 1954-1989
- Description:
- File contains papers relating to Platts-Mills' work in connection with the humanitarian and peace movement to end the US war in Vietnam. Papers include press cuttings, circulars, printed material, correspondence, newsletters, notes, draft speeches and statements. This file has been divided into the following sub-files for ease of access: Part 1 - British Council for Peace in Vietnam and British Vietnam Committee which merged to form the British Vietnam Association. Also some material related to Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament; Part 2 - Stockholm Conference on Vietnam; Part 3 - Medical Aid for Vietnam, International War Crimes Tribunal, International Association of Democratic Lawyers; Part 4 - General papers from a number of sources including press releases from People's Republic of China, Vietnam Solidarity Campaign, various English committees campaigning on behalf of Vietnam, Lawyers Committee On American Policy Towards Vietnam, Commission Internationale D'Enquete Pour Le Vietnam, Conference Mondiale de Juristes pour le Vietnam and Britain-Vietnam Association; Part 5 - Undated general papers related to a number of topics including statement on the trial of Dr Benjamin Spock and others accused of encouraging young Americans to resist the draft and material related to American involvement in Vietnam.
- Format:
- Archive Item
- Extent:
- 5 files
- Language:
- Access Conditions:
- This item contains personal sensitive information and is not available for public inspection for 75 years until Jan 2065. This is in accordance with data protection legislation. If you have a query about access to this record please contact archives@hull.ac.uk.
- Repository:
- Hull University Archives
- Collection:
-
Records of John Platts-Mill QC
