Records relating to Truran's involvement in Mebyon Kernow, the Political Party for Cornwall.
Leonard Truran (1926-1997) was a head teacher, political activist, publisher and Cornish bard. These papers mainly relate to the work of Mebyon Kernow from the mid 1960s to 1980, the time of Truran’s heaviest involvement with the organisation.
The main series of administrative files contain correspondence, minutes, press cuttings and campaign material relating to Mebyon Kernow’s activities as a pressure group running campaigns to protect and promote Cornish identities, culture, language, landscape and political autonomy, and their transition to become a political party fielding candidates at General elections. There are also records relating to the work of other Cornish nationalist organisations.
This Collection will appeal to those with an interest in Cornish history and identity, Cornish nationalism and the social and political issues affecting Cornwall during this period and beyond.
Materials from this Collection are available to view by appointment with us in Archives & Special Collections on Level 0 of The Exchange.
This collection is fully catalogued and listed on our Archive catalogue.
Potential users may find it beneficial to undertake preparatory research prior to a visit. Suggested resources are available at Archives & Special Collections: Introductory Reading.
Further records relating to both Mebyon Kernow and Len Truran are available at Kresen Kernow.
For more information please contact us at archives@fxplus.ac.uk
Photo Credit: Mebyon Kernow.