Record

CO - 1871-1994 - The Co-operative News and Other Co-op Papers

Reference Number (Click this to reveal full catalogue structure)	CO
Title	The Co-operative News and Other Co-op Papers
Date	1871-1994
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Extent	2 bays
Description	This collection mostly consists of a run of The Co-operative News 1871-1880; 1882-1913; 1915; 1919-1982; 1984-1994. It also includes some miscellaneous co-operative papers related to a variety of different co-operative groups around the UK, and additional books on the co-operative movement.
AdminHistory	The Co-operative News is the world's oldest co-operative newspaper, first published in Manchester in 1871. Originally a weekly newspaper, the paper moved to being published fortnightly in 2006, and monthly in 2017. It is now known as Co-op News.
CustodialHistory	Generously donated to LJMU Special Collections & Archives from the Co-operative Heritage Trust (CHT) Archives in 2010. This collection was deposited as spare duplications from the CHT's collection, previously including a much larger range of co-operative publications and records which were subsequently deaccessioned c.2014.
Related Material	LJMU Special Collections & Archives also holds papers related to trade unions under reference TU. Researchers interested in co-operative history may also wish to consult the Co-Operative Heritage Trust Archive, the UK's largest repository of co-operative papers, including a full run of Co-Op News: https://www.co-operativeheritage.coop/search-the-archive
AccessStatus	Open
AccessConditions	Please note that this collection is currently uncatalogued, but you can still request to view material from this collection. Be aware that access to some of these records may be closed or restricted because they contain personal data which identifies people who may be alive, in accordance with data protection legislation. Please contact archives@ljmu.ac.uk for all appointments and enquiries.
Language	English
Creator	Christopher Olive, Assistant Archivist 2024