Glasgow Typographical Society records

Scope and Content

Minutes; contribution books; quarterly reports; rules and standing orders; financial records; membership records; branch and section records; chapel records; correspondence and agreements.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Glasgow Typographical Society was formed in 1817 by the letter-press printers of Glasgow, to represent the master printers and other workers in the industry. It was one of the earliest trade unions in Britain and campaigned for workers' employment rights and pay. The society also provided financial support to members who had fallen on hard times.

The Glasgow Typographical Society became a branch of the Scottish Typographical Association when the latter was founded in 1853.

Access Information

Some membership records and contribution books are restricted in compliance with Data Protection Act 1998.

Note

The Glasgow Typographical Society was formed in 1817 by the letter-press printers of Glasgow, to represent the master printers and other workers in the industry. It was one of the earliest trade unions in Britain and campaigned for workers' employment rights and pay. The society also provided financial support to members who had fallen on hard times.

The Glasgow Typographical Society became a branch of the Scottish Typographical Association when the latter was founded in 1853.

Other Finding Aids

Item level catalogue available in reading room.

Archivist's Note

Created by Victoria Peters, December 2009.

Related Material

Later records are held by the trade union, Amicus.

Additional Information

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