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Minute Book from Inaugural Meeting of the Charity

This minute book details the minutes from the charity’s inaugural meeting on the 9th of April 1954. This was in response to an advertisement in the local newspaper.  

Minute book from Executive Council

This minute book details minutes from meetings with the Executive Council, dating from 1955 to 1962. These were initially held in the Board Room of Lennox Castle. The minutes provide information about the business arising in these early years.  

Information and Guidelines on Charity

This small information booklet provides information about the charity’s constitution, standing orders, area council rules and branch rules.  

Memories, by Mrs J. Finlayson

This pamphlet was produced in conjunction with the charity’s 40th anniversary. It provides personal reflections on the early years by one of its earliest activists.  

Minute book from the Broomhill Centre Committee in Glasgow

This handwritten minute book details minutes from the Broomhill Centre Committee, beginning in 1955. These were also held in the Board Room of Lennox Castle and discussed issues pertaining to the Broomhill Centre. 

The First Ten Years

This short pamphlet details a list of the charity’s achievements from 1954 to 1964, including the opening of new branches. This was produced to celebrate 10 years of the charity.  

Aims and Objectives of the Charity

This document provides specific details on the aims and objectives of the charity, welcoming membership from any who are interested.  

Curran House Plaque

This bronze plaque was inscribed on the Curran House building, in March of 1963. This was a meeting place for the charity, particularly for the Glasgow Branch. It was named after Sir Samuel Curran, one of the founding members.