Context: Correspondence with political parties regarding the proposal to amend the constitution to ban abortion in Ireland,

Correspondence with political parties regarding the proposal to amend the constitution to ban abortion in Ireland,

1982 April 27 - Aug. 31.

Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	Anti-Amendment Campaign Committee
Contributors:	Fine Gael Fianna Fáil Social Democratic and Labour Party (Northern Ireland) Labour Party (Ireland) Workers' Party (Ireland) more
Summary:	Correspondents include Democratic Socialist Party, The Workers' Party, National Women's Committee of The Workers' Party, Young Fine Gael, Michael O'Leary (Labour Party), Garret Fitzgerald (Fine Gael), Charlie Haughey (Fianna Fáil), Seamus Mallon (SDLP), Martin O'Donoghue (Minister for Education), Neil Blaney (Independent), Sean Doherty (Minister for Justice), John Hume (SDLP), Michael D. Higgins (Labour), Tomas MacGiolla (The Workers' Party), and Jim Mitchell (Fine Gael).
In collection:	Anti-Amendment Campaign Papers, 1982-1983.
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Subjects:	Anti-Amendment Campaign Committee Abortion > Law and legislation > Ireland. Ireland > History > 1922- Ireland > Politics and government > 1949-
Notes:	Physical description: 1 folder (26 items).
Arrangement:	Sub-fonds

Anti-Amendment Campaign Papers, 1982-1983.

File "Papers Produced & Petitions (never presented)", 1982-1983.
- Drafts of statement, leaflets and petitions outlining the Anti-Amendment Campaign, 1982-1983.
- Briefing document "Possible legal consequences of the proposed constitutional amendment, 9th Decembe...
- Briefing document "Some medical implications of the proposed constitutional amendment, 9th December ...
- National petitions supporting the Anti-Amendment Campaign, including draft of document "The Amendmen...
File "Press", 1982-1983.
- Manila folder with inscription "Press" in ink on cover, [1982-1983].
- Press releases and statements, 1982-1983.
- Correspondence with media, 1982-1983.
- Labour Party group against the amendment, press conference, Buswells Hotel, 17th August 1983.
- Newspaper articles, 1982-1983.
File "Correspondence with Sponsors", 1982-1983.
- Manila folder with inscription "Correspondence with Sponsors" in ink on cover, [1982-1983].
- Correspondence relating to sponsorship and public meetings, 1982-1983.
- Correspondence relating to donations and the steering committee of Anti-Amendment Campaign, 1982.
File "Book Launching & Art Auction", 1982.
- Manila folder with inscription "Book Launching and Art Auction" in ink on cover, [1982-1983].
- Invitations to book launch of 'The Abortion Referendum - the Case Against' (8 Nov. 1982) and related...
- Letters of regret, and list of people invited to the book launch, 1982.
File "Delegate Conferences", 1982-1983.
- Manila folder with inscription "Delegate Conferences" in ink on cover, [1982-1983].
- Minutes, agendas, resolutions and documents relating to Anti-Amendment Campaign meetings and delegat...
- Agendas, resolutions, correspondence and documents relating to Anti-Amendment Campaign meetings and ...
- Agendas and resolutions relating to Anti-Amendment Campaign meetings and delegate conferences, 1982 ...
- Agendas and resolutions relating to the Anti-Amendement Campaign Delegate Conferfences, 1983 January...
File "General information", 1982-1983.
- Manila folder with inscription "General information" in ink on cover, [1982-1983].
- Notes and documents relating to the Anti-Amendment Campaign, 1982-1983.
- Photocopies of articles on abortion legislation including booklet 'Abortion: The Double Standard', 1...
- Photocopies of newspaper articles relating to contraception and the Eight Amendment, including trans...
- Eigth Amendment of the Constitution bill and related notes, 1982.
File "Opinion polls/surveys", 1982-1983.
File "Anti-Amendment Music", 1982-1983.
- Manila folder with inscription "Anti-Amendment Music" in ink on cover, [1982].
- Statements by the Anti-Amendment Musicians, leaflets and posters advertising the Anti-Amendment Musi...
- Correspondence with Con Meehan regarding his offer to play at the Anti-Amendement music gigs, 1982 O...
File "Action Groups", 1982-1983.
- Manila folder with inscription "Action Groups" in ink on cover, [1982-1983].
- Notes, documents, minutes of meetings, and correspondence, 1982.
- Notes, documents, minutes of meetings, and correspondence, 1983.
- Correspondence, 1982.
- Correspondence, 1983.
File "Affilated organisations", 1982-1983.
- Manila folder with inscription "Affiliated organisations" in ink on cover, [1982-1983].
- Correspondence with sponsors, organisations, political parties etc., and statements, 1982.
- Correspondence with sponsors, organisations, political parties etc. and statements, 1983.
File "Lawyers", 1982-1983.
File "Doctors", 1982-1983.
- Manila folder with inscription "Doctors" in ink on cover, [1982-1983].
- Correspondence from general practitioners, consultants and professors from Royal College of Surgeons...
- Petitions and statement from Doctors Against the Amendment, 1982-1983.
- Photocopies of newspaper articles relating to Doctors Against the Amendment, 1982-1983.
File "Church", 1982-1983.
- Manila folder with inscription "Church" in ink on cover, [1982-1983].
- Correspondence with the Church of Ireland, Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Methodist Church in Irela...
- Correspondence with the Church of Ireland, Methodist Church in Ireland, the Irish Council of Churche...
- Statements, press releases and newspaper cuttings relating to the support of the Irish Council of Ch...
File "Academics", 1982-1983.
- Manila folder with inscription "Academics" in ink on cover, [1982-1983].
- Petitions and signatures of Academics Against the Amendment from various universities including Trin...
- Correspondence with Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin, National Institute for Higher Educ...
- Press releases, statements, leaflet "Ten Reasons for Voting No!" and newspaper cuttings relating to ...
File "Interest Abroad", 1982-1983.
- Manila folder with inscription "Interest Abroad" in ink on cover, [1982-1983].
- Correspondence with orgnanisations and political parties in the UK, 1982-1983.
- Correspondence with individuals in the UK, 1982-1983.
- Correspondence with orgnanisations, political parties, and universities in the Netherlands, Germany,...
- Correspondence with campaigners in France and petitions supporting the Anti-Amendment Campaign in Ir...
File "Hate Mail", 1982-1983.
File "Published Material", 1982-1983.
- Leaflets, flyers and literature relating to the Anti-Amendment Campaign, 1982-1983.
- Stickers and banners of the Anti-Amendment Campaign, 1982-1983.
- Badges of the Anti-Amendment Campaign, [1982-1983].
- Flyers and leaflets for demonstrations, festivals and tours relating to the Anti-Amendment Campaign,...
- Invites to fund-raising events for the Anti-Amendment Campaign, including sponsorship and raffle tic...
- Copies of 'Amendment News', 1983.
- "The Abortion referendum" : the case against /
File "Anti-Amendment Literature produced by affiliates & others", 1982-1983.
- Leaflets and flyers issued by affiliated groups in support of the Anti-Amendment campaign, 1982-1983...
- Leaflets, flyers, and statements issued by affiliated groups in support of the Anti-Amendment campai...
- Broadsheets, newsletters and pamplet produced in support of the Anti-Amendment Campaign, 1982-1983.
- Flyer, book cover and book 'Abortion: The Irish Question' by Dr. Andrew Rynne (Ward River Press, 198...
File "Some Local Press Cuttings", 1982-1983.
- Manila folder with inscription "Some Local Press Cuttings" in ink on cover, [1982-1983].
- Scrapbook containing newspaper cuttings of articles from the Bray edition of the 'Wicklow People' ab...
- Envelopes containing newpapers and photocopies of articles relating to the referendum and the Anti-A...
- Copies of 'Midland Topic' containing articles relating to the Anti-Amendment campaign, 1983 March 10...
File "Some Literature produced by Local Action Groups", 1982-1983.
- Folder with inscription "Some Literature producted by Local Action Groups" in ink on cover, [1982-19...
- Leaflets, flyers and statements from local Anti-Amendment groups, 1982-1983.
- Flyers, statements, speeches and press releases from local Anti-Amendment groups relating to public ...
File "Trade Unions", 1982-1983.
- Correspondence with the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union, the Ancient Guild of Incorportat...
- Leaflets and flyers relating to the Trade Unionists Against the Amendment, 1982-1983.
File "Steering Committee", 1982-1983.
- Manila folder with inscription "Steering Committee Members" in ink on cover, [1982-1983].
- Correspondence and statements relating to the Steering Committee of the Anti-Amendment Campaign, wit...
- Correspondence from members of the Steering Committee of the Anti-Amendment Campaign relating to the...
File "Minutes of the Steering Committee", 1982-1983.
- Minutes of the Steering Committee of the Anti-Amendment Campaign, 1982 April 27 - Aug. 17.
- Minutes of the Steering Committee of the Anti-Amendment Campaign, 1982 Sept. 1 - Dec. 21.
- Minutes of the Steering Committee of the Anti-Amendment Campaign, 1983 Jan. 4 - April 26.
- Minutes of the Steering Committee of the Anti-Amendment Campaign, 1983 May 7 - Sept. 13.
File "Political parties", 1982-1983.
- Correspondence with political parties regarding the proposal to amend the constitution to ban aborti...
- Correspondence with TDs and government ministers regarding the proposal to amend the constitution to...
- Correspondence with TDs, government ministers and senators regarding the proposal to amend the const...
- Correspondence with TDs and government ministers regarding the proposal to amend the constitution to...
File "Correspondence", 1982-1983.
- Correspondence with affliated groups, organisations and universities mostly regarding support and do...
- Correspondence with affliated groups, organisations and universities mostly regarding support and do...
- Correspondence with affliated groups, organisations and universities mostly regarding donations, 198...
- Correspondence with individuals relating to donations to the Anti-Amendment Campaign, 1982.
- Correspondence with individuals relating to donations to the Anti-Amendment Campaign, 1983.
Posters, 1982-1983.

Correspondence with political parties regarding the proposal to amend the constitution to ban abortion in Ireland,

1982 April 27 - Aug. 31.

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	Anti-Amendment Campaign Papers, 1982-1983.
Description:	Correspondents include Democratic Socialist Party, The Workers' Party, National Women's Committee of The Workers' Party, Young Fine Gael, Michael O'Leary (Labour Party), Garret Fitzgerald (Fine Gael), Charlie Haughey (Fianna Fáil), Seamus Mallon (SDLP), Martin O'Donoghue (Minister for Education), Neil Blaney (Independent), Sean Doherty (Minister for Justice), John Hume (SDLP), Michael D. Higgins (Labour), Tomas MacGiolla (The Workers' Party), and Jim Mitchell (Fine Gael).
Main Creator:	Anti-Amendment Campaign Committee
Language:	English
Extent:	1 folder (26 items).
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 50,656/97 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.
Corporate Author:	Anti-Amendment Campaign Committee Fine Gael Fianna Fáil Social Democratic and Labour Party (Northern Ireland) Labour Party (Ireland) Workers' Party (Ireland)