| Administrative History | Mary Esslemont was a dedicated supporter of the United Nations Association. During her long involvement with the Association, she held the offices of vice president of the Scottish National Council and president of the Aberdeen Branch. She promoted its work at both committee and grass-roots level, the latter witnessed by her sustained involvement over many years in fund-raising, promotional and educational events. |
| Description | Minutes and agenda of annual general meetings of the United Nations Association of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1969 - 1980; minutes, agenda and related papers of the Scottish National Council, 1970 - 1983; papers concerning the Aberdeen Branch, including minutes, newsletters and correspondence, 1960s - 1982; papers relating to the Aberdeen Branch of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), 1966 - 1977; United Nations seminars on the status of women, 1961 - 1969; speech by Lord Caradon, c1965; study folder, c1950s - 1960s; Mary Esslemont's membership card of the United Nations Association of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, c1970s. |