The archive comprises correspondence and papers concerning European Economic Community fact-finding tours of Namibia; correspondence and papers concerning European Parliament Election, 1979; and miscellaneous correspondence and papers.
Dates
- Creation: 1979-1985
Extent
0.6 Linear metres (4 physical shelfmarks)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 7194, fols. 1-2],
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Eng. c. 7194-7197
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 12038
Abstract
Correspondence and papers of Derek Enright (1935-95), Labour MEP.
Biographical / Historical
After serving as a secondary school teacher, 1959-79, Derek Enright successfully stood as Labour candidate for Leeds in the first European Parliament election, 1979. He acted as Labour spokesman for third world affairs and womens' rights in the European Parliament, 1979-84. He was appointed by the European Economic Community (EEC) Development and Co-operation committee to compile a report on the future of EEC economic and commercial relations with Namibia, 1984-5. In 1984, Enright unsuccessfully contested the Kent East seat in the European Parliament election. He went on to serve as EEC delegate to Guinea Bissau, 1985-7 and as Special Advisor to the EEC on The Third World, 1988-91. He was elected MP for Hemsworth at a by-election in 1991. He died in 1995. See Who Was Who.
Arrangement
Material is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
The archive was previously deposited at Wadham College, Oxford.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by Mrs Enright, 2000.
Creator
Subject
- European Economic Community (Organisation)
- European Parliament (Organisation)
- Labour Party (Organisation)
- Title
- Catalogue of the archive of Derek Enright, 1979-85
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Matthew Neely
- Date
- 2004
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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