T/SOR/47.
Reference Code
GB243 T/SOR/47
Title
Ronnie Alexander Collection
Dates of Creation
1940 – 2013
Extent
2 archive boxes
Name of Creators
Ronnie Alexander
Level of Description
Fonds
Administrative History
Ronnie Alexander became an activist at the time of the Ban the Bomb campaign. He developed an interest in anarchism which he passed on to Stuart Christie.
Employed initially as a Librarian at the Mitchell, Ronnie was sacked for flouting a dress code that didn’t embrace the early 60s taste for duffle coats.
Ronnie went on to train as a Teacher and taught Modern Studies at St Patrick’s High School, Dumbarton. He was a prominent EIS rep for decades.
His other main interest, outside family life, was folk music. The 60s gave rise to an explosion of interest in musical roots. Ronnie was the guitarist and second singer with the band The Clutha, an early forerunner for many other quintets.
Ronnie didn’t abandon his interest in an anarchist society as this collection testifies.
He passed away on 17th November 2016 at the age of 75.
Scope and Content
This collections contains: books; pamphlets; serials and publications.
System of Arrangement
The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received.
Custodial History
Collected and held by Ronnie Alexander.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Kathleen Alexander
Appraisal, Destruction, Scheduling
Appraised according to the Spirit of Revolt appraisal policy.
Accruals
No further accruals expected.
Access Conditions
Open
Copyright Reproduction
Application for reproduction should be made to the Spirit of Revolt group.
Existence of Copies
Most of the books in the collection are still in print and available to purchase.
Finding Aids
Descriptive list available at Glasgow City Archives and on the Spirit of Revolt website.
Publication Note
No known publications.
Related collections
Other Spirit of Revolt (Ref: T/SOR) collections held at Glasgow City Archives.
Date(s) of Description
Compiled by Paula Larkin (Project Archivist) in January 2023.