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- 1986 - 1987 (Creation)
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1 item, paper
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Consists of information sheets regarding Irina Ratushinskaya's time in a labour camp, the efforts put in for her release and information regarding a reading. There are poems used in "Small Zones" and a copy of the script with editing. "Small Zones" was created by Simon Thirsk during the campaign to have Irina Ratushinskaya released. This was screen by BBC2 as part of the Screen Two series on 4 March 1990 and viewed by an audience of 3.25 million. There are author's photographs and postable campaign cards. Attached are schedules for the 5th May 1987 reading at Newcastle Play House and general correspondence to the press.
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Open.
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