P.O. Headquarters
File on communist activities, 1923-1938
Finding number: POST 121/357
This is an extract from a document about how to deal with supposed 'troublemakers' among the Post Office staff in the 1920s and 1930s. In this case the threat is seen to come from communists.
At this time communism was a relatively new phenomenon and 'threat' to the estabishment. It is dealt with in the same document as the perceived threat by Sinn Fein sympathisers.
What is astonishing in today's terms is the low level of suspicion that was required for someone to face action as a result of political sentiment or activity.
By reassuring contrast, there are also instances where allegations are investigated and found to be baseless.
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