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A collection of leaflets and pamphlets , 1926 - 1934
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Identifier: Coll-1618/2/1/3/1/78
Scope and Contents
A collection of pamphlets, mainly published by the SSPV unless otherwise stated, which were found arranged together in a folder. The pamphlets relate to vivisection and health. 1. "The Old Churchyard, from "The Field"", a story about a dog waiting by her owner's grave. Published by The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Vivisection
2. "Constipation", a list of sayings from Hippocrates on the topic of constipation. Published by the New...
Dates:
1926 - 1934
AIDS - Meetings with social work dep[artmen]t, E[dinburgh] G[ay] S[witchboard], etc, 1987 - 1988
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Identifier: GD61/5/1/2
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, minutes, lecture programmes, and resources from the Statutory and Non Statutory Agencies Coordinating Committee – which includes an AIDS Training Group, AIDS Support Group, and AIDS Resources Group.The Statutory and Non Statutory Agencies include: Lothian Regional Council; Edinburgh Gay Switchboard; Episcopal Church Drug Project; Lothian Health Board; West Lothian Drug Board; Edinburgh District Council; Lothian Regional Council; Midlothian District Council;...
Dates:
1987 - 1988
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
Alexander Technique pamphlets, 1926 - 1937
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Identifier: Coll-1618/2/1/4/1/31
Scope and Contents
Three pamphlets containing information about the benefits of Alexander Technique. 1. "The F. Matthias Alexander Technique, A Short Introduction", by Patrick J. Macdonald, Principal of the F. Matthias Alexander Foundation
2. A letter from the British Medical Journal, "Constructive Conscious Control", reprinted from the British Medical Journal, May 29th, 1937, vol. 1, p. 1137
3. "Instinct and Functioning in Health and Disease", by Peter MacDonald, reprinted from the British Medical...
Dates:
1926 - 1937
Anti-Vaccination Leaflets from Various Campaign Groups, 1925 - 1959
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Identifier: Coll-1618/2/1/4/1/40
Scope and Contents
A collection of leaflets from a number of anti-vacinationa and anti-vivisection organisations. Including publications by M. Beddow Bayly 1. "Innoculation Treatments (the great boast of the vivisector), their number and variety, their rise and fall", published by the British Union for Abolition of Vivisection and stamped by the Scottish Anti-Vivisection Society. 1925
2. "Failure of Innoculation as Treatment for Animals", published by the British Union for Abolition of Vivisection,...
Dates:
1925 - 1959
Anti-Vaccination Publications, 1920 - 1933
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Identifier: Coll-1618/2/1/4/1/39
Scope and Contents
Two leaflets and a publication dating between 1920-1933 delating to theories relating to health and vaccination. 1. leaflet reprinted from the British Medical Journal, "Instinct and Functioning in Health and Disease", delivered to the Annual Meeting of the Yorkshire Branch by Peter Macdonald on the topic of Alexander Technique, 25th December 1926 (4 copies)
2. "Mr lawson Tait on Pneumonotomy", from the Zoophilist, published by Victoria Street Society for the Protection of Animals...
Dates:
1920 - 1933
Befrienders - Conf[idential] Correspondence, 18 Jul 1988 - 10 Jun 1993
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Identifier: GD61/4/1/8
Scope and Contents
Correspondence received and sent by the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard Befriending Team, mainly comprising letters received from service users seeking advice, and replies from Befrienders.
Other topics discussed include: resignations and requests for breaks from duties from members; request for speakers at external events; and the installation of a MINICOM V for Switchboard telephones (informing the Edinburgh Deaf Association).
Dates:
18 Jul 1988 - 10 Jun 1993
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
Befrienders - Conf[idential] Team correspondence, 4 Jan 1990 - 3 Mar 1991
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Identifier: GD61/4/1/7
Scope and Contents
Correspondence received and sent by the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard Befriending Team. Topics include: training and requests for speakers from external organisations; staffing (including new applications, and resignations); fundraising and the Social Work Department’s grant to voluntary organisations; the death of a former member of EGS due to complications from AIDS; and a proposal to establish a Central Region Switchboard for Gay Men and Lesbians.Also included is correspondence...
Dates:
4 Jan 1990 - 3 Mar 1991
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
Befriending Team Correspondence Vol[ume] 2, Jun 1978 - 22 Feb 1979
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Identifier: GD61/4/1/2
Scope and Contents
Comprises of correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Minorities Group's (SMG) Befriending Team, which includes:Correspondence between clients and the Befriending Team providing information and advice, and contacts for external services.Correspondence between members of the Befriending Team and from prospective members.SMG correspondence, including funding applications to the Social Work Committee.Correspondence between the Befriending...
Dates:
Jun 1978 - 22 Feb 1979
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
BP granted £120,000 from Lottery, 1 Jan 1997
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Identifier: GD61/11/2/1/3/2
Scope and Contents
Body Positive Strathclyde awarded over £120,000 from the National Lottery Charities Board to fund the development of an information centre to provide people living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) with information on topics such as treatment and legal, housing, and welfare rights, and with a space for training in exercise and relaxation.
Dates:
1 Jan 1997
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
BP launches new logo, 1 Jan 1997
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Identifier: GD61/11/2/1/3/5
Scope and Contents
Body Positive Strathclyde launch a new logo designed by Glasgow designer Locofoco, which was launched by Muriel Gray at the organisation's Glasgow office. The new logo is displayed next to the article.
Dates:
1 Jan 1997
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive