IMGpapers 1980–83

Newspapers of the International Marxist Group and its forerunners, 1980–83

Memorial Collection

Socialist Challenge No. 281, 16 February 1983 · pp. 9-10 of the scan · 275 words

The scan: sc-no281.pdf (PDF, Marxists Internet Archive, opens at this page)

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page 9 of the scan

His death, in November 1982, was a tragic and shocking loss impressive collection spanning the now comparauvey rare wiit niter noth security and access the nucleus for further additions and donations -Enis important pro cor George Box was a familiar and widely respected figure, particularly in the socialist and trade union movement. He was well-known no oniv in Nottingham, but aiso in manv other parts orthe country Those who knew George will also remember him as a collector of leatlers, documents, Journals, books and papers. He assembled an period from the late 1950's through to the present day. many of the journals in particular, are We wish to make the collection available for study, and to establish a permanent tribute to George's memory. Negotiations are taking place so that a surabie nome tor ine conecdon can be lound tna The leve ther once established, the collection will become a valuable resource for those interested in socialist politics, supplementing the private collections already held in the East Midlands. In the longer term, it could be All this, of course, requires money. Binding, cataloguing, purchasing to we cans and reting an amore one wi We are therefore appealing to those who remembe jeorge, and to the wider labour movement, for contributions to aic An Appeal Cheques should be made payable to the 'George Box Memorial Fund' and sent to:13 Balmoral Road, Nottingham, NG1 4HX tion supplement.

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page 10 of the scan

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