| Description | These papers consist of statements of accounts; bank statements; cheques; and invoices and receipts relating to the national Indian Workers Association, and to the Birmingham branch of the organisation. Most of the records date from 1966 and 1967, but there are also accounts dating from 1970, 1971 and 1974.
/1 typescript statement of the accounts of the Indian Workers Association, presented at the 1970 National Conference in Nottingham, containing details of income, expenditure and balance of funds of the organisation, and also a statement showing the affiliation fees received from local branches. These accounts show that the bulk of the expenses of the organisation were incurred through the organisation's involvement in specific campaigns and events during 1968 and 1969
/2 handwritten notes containing details of miscellaneous income and expenses, undated. It is not clear whether these are the accounts of the national organisation or the Birmingham branch
/3 invoices and receipts issued by various businesses in the Birmingham and Smethwick area, largely for the purchase of stationery and printing services by the national Indian Workers Association and the Birmingham branch, but including invoices and receipts for the hire of premises and coaches for events, 1969-1971
4/ bank statements for two loan accounts with Barclays Bank, Oldbury, Birmingham in Avtar Jouhl's name, 1966-1967
/5 bank statement for the balance of an account held at Lloyds Bank, Cape Hill in the name of the secretary of the Birmingham branch of the Indian Workers Association 1974
/6 cheques signed by Avtar Jouhl and made out to various businesses and individuals. The majority of these cheques are dated February and March 1967, but there is also a cheque dated September 1971. All cheques have been stamped to show that they had been cashed. |