Published material, 1978-1996, relating to UK defence policy
Published books and journals relating to UK defence policy, 1978-1996. Included are E.P. Thompson, Double Exposure (Merlin, London, 1985) Gen Sir John Hackett, The Third World War (Sphere, London, 1978); FM Lord Carver, A Policy for Peace (Faber and Faber, London, 1982); five copies of International Affairs, 1995-1996; and several monographs on European defence policy. 1 box.
Press cuttings, 1938-1983, relating to Mayhew's career
Papers, 1954-1974, relating to mental health research, the charity MIND, and hallucinogenic drugs
Typescript and manuscript correspondence, drafts of articles and speeches and appeals relating to Mayhew's interest in psychological research and mental health; and, the establishment and operation of the National Association for Mental Health and the Mental Health Appeal (MIND), under his chairmanship. Also included are papers concerning the Labour Campaign for Mental Health, 1973. Papers also include notes on Mayhew's interest in mysticism, the psychological effects of hallucinogenic drugs and research into schizophrenia, 1954; correspondence relating to Mayhew's experimentation with mescaline on live television, 1956; typescript drafts of Mayhew's 'MIND: themes for a manifesto', 1970; correspondence from well-wishers, including Terence Alan 'Spike' Milligan. 1 file.
Papers, 1945-1975, relating to service as a Labour MP, 1945-1974
Papers, [1938]-1993, relating to publications, public appearances and speeches
Notes, [1952-1980], chiefly relating to research for political and social television documentaries
Family letters, [1934]-1967, chiefly during World War Two
Correspondence, 1937-1997, with friends and members of the public
Audio and video recordings, [1955-1995]
Address book, passport and other items belonging to Mayhew, [1964]-1992