7 March 5.30pm-8pm
Location: Convocation House and Divinity School
This is a joint event presented by the Bodleian Libraries, the History Faculty, University of Oxford, and Oxford University Press/Dictionary of National Biography marking the life of Jim Callaghan, Baron Callaghan (1912-2005).
A leading campaigner against British colonialism during the 1950s, Callaghan became one of the key figures in the Wilson governments, 1964-70 and 1974-6 holding all three of the most senior Cabinet posts: Chancellor of the Exchequer, Home Secretary, and Foreign Secretary. From 1976 to 1979 he served as Prime Minister. In retirement he was an active Elder Statesman. His private papers in the Bodleian Library are a major historical resource.
The event is free and open to all. Advanced booking recommended.
5.30pm Centenary event: Convocation House, Bodleian Library.
Speakers include Baroness Jay, Lord Hattersley, Lord Morgan, and Andrew Smith, MP. The event is chaired by Dr Lawrence Goldman, editor of Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
6.45 pm Reception (Divinity School, Bodleian Library, Oxford)
Further information from the convenor of the seminar, Helen Langley, curator of modern political papers at the Bodleian Library: helen.langley@bodleian.ox.ac.uk Tel: 01865 (2)77147
