The Structure of The Conservative Party Archive
Papers held in the Archive reflect the 3 main sections of the Party:
the voluntary (through the papers of the National Union of Conservative and Unionist Associations and its successor, the National Conservative Convention);
the elected (through the papers of the 1922 Committee);
and the professional (through the papers of Conservative Central Office and its successor, Conservative Campaign Headquarters).
The Archive also includes other categories such as audio-visual material and a large library of material published and printed by the Conservative Party.
The main collections within the Archive are as follows:
National Union of Conservative and Unionist Associations, and its Area Offices
Conservative Central Office (since 2004, Conservative Campaign Headquarters), including the Conservative Research Department
1922 Committee
Advisory Committee on Policy
Shadow Cabinet (or Leader's Consultative Committee)
Steering Committee
Official Group
Private Papers
Scottish Unionist Members’ Committee
Swinton College
Conservative Whip's Office
Library of Published and Printed Material (printed Party literature, press releases, speeches)
A full catalogue of the archive is available online at: online catalogue
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