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23 Jan 01 - 11:10 AM (#380492) Subject: Political songs archive From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler Just got this e-mail press release which may be of wider interest: BOTHY BALLAD TO PUNK ROCK UNIQUE POLITICAL SONG CENTRE ANNOUNCED GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY TUESDAY 23 JANUARY 2001 – 10.30am The world's first Centre dedicated to Political Song - containing a wide range of unique and valuable exhibits, including 45's, tapes, CD's and lyric sheets – is to be located at Glasgow Caledonian University. Material dating as far back as the 19th Century, and crossing the whole political spectrum from left to right - political rally to street demonstration, pantomime, folk club and opera - has been donated by former Labour MEP Janey Buchan. The subsequent purchase of other material from all over the world has provided a collection of extreme historical and political significance for researchers and interested parties world-wide. The collection will be located within the library, forming an integral part of the University's special collections and archives. Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University, Dr Ian Johnston said today: -
" Songs, anthems and even operas have been used as political tools throughout the ages – Japanese companies use them to motivate employees. Song are therefore a fascinating and legitimate area of academic study, and we are delighted to host this world class centre at Glasgow Caledonian." |
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23 Jan 01 - 11:41 AM (#380500) Subject: RE: Political songs archive From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler There was mention of a website but no URL was given, the contact person is: Caroline Cochrane Development Officer Centre for Political Song Glasgow Caledonian University Library GLASGOW Tel: +44 (0)141 331 8453 e-mail: c.cochrane@gcal.ac.uk RtS (...as soon as this pub closes, the revolution starts...) |
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24 Jan 01 - 03:33 AM (#381054) Subject: RE: Political songs archive From: GUEST,Roger thee skiffler I had a look at their web site there isn't a specific link yet to the archive but the library URL is:www.lib.gcal.ac.uk. RtS |
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29 Jan 01 - 06:59 PM (#385232) Subject: RE: Political songs archive From: Penny S. Sorry I missed this and started an alternative, Roger. Penny |