Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
Level | Series |
Ref No | MS 2270/9 |
Title | Song books of Bob Cooney, activist |
Date | Pre 1984 |
Extent | 2 volumes |
Description | Volumes containing the song books of Bob Cooney. He was a member of the Aberdeen Communist Party, actively taking part in the politics of his day. The books containing songs are part of the later part of his life when had retired from an active post in the Communist Party and was exiled in Birmingham. He was a minor folk singer who did have at least one record published, he returned to Aberdeen at the end of his life continuing with his song and poem writing. |
Access Status | Open |
Access Conditions | The records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions. |
Related Material | MS 2270/2/56 |