Gordana Uzelac
2009 - Newly Catalogued Archives & Museum Collections
7EZT Papers of Eliza Tabor (1853-1961) *NEW*
The archive consists of papers relating to the life and work of novelist Eliza Tabor. It includes original diaries, photographs, novel manuscripts and correspondence of Eliza Tabor. It also contains a manuscript biography of Tabor by her friend Mary Johnson (1912) and research papers of her biographer Marjorie Broughall (1961). (1 A box)
7HBE Papers of Helen Bentwich (c.1910-c.1960) *NEW*
The archive includes material relating to Helen's youth, her family and her later political career. The majority of the archive comprises correspondence; over 2,000 individual letters, spanning the period from around 1914 until the 1960s. Including letters written from Cairo during the First World War; letters to Norman re the land army, work at Woolwich Arsenal and trade union activity, also re her brother Hugh Franklin's suffrage activities; letters to her mother from Jerusalem, 1919-1932 re the British Mandate, Palestine, Jerusalem and the Jewish nation. There are frequent references to the political situation and to figures such as Balfour and Herbert Samuel, along with personal observations about every-day life (7 A Boxes, 1 OS album 4 OS items) [Please note, the photograph album is currently unavailable as it is being catalogued in detail]
5MAL Records of the Maternity Alliance (1980-2005) *NEW*
This is the second part of the Maternity Alliance archive to be made available. This consists of sections D-H, Project Files, Press and Publicity, Maternity Alliance Training and Resource Material, Publications (by MAL) and two objects. (13 A Boxes)
2008 - Newly Catalogued Archives & Museum Collections
5ERC Records of Essex Road Women's Centre (1970-1975) *NEW*
The archive consists of records relating to the information and advice services offered by the centre on housing, childcare, health, and work issues. It includes photographs of women in the workplace, minutes of the Housing Committee, and information from other organisations. (2 A boxes)
6WIG Records of Women in Gynaecology & Obstetrics (WIGO)(1982-1997) *NEW*
The archive consists of minutes (1982-1996), correspondence, policy papers, campaigning material, training programmes, conference papers (1991-1997) and published articles (1985-1997). (0.5 A box)
7JCO Papers of Judith Condon (1982-1988) *NEW*
The archive consists of papers relating to a conference on women's studies in India (1985) and women's studies courses within adult education (1980s). (0.5 A box)
7JBE Papers of Jennifer Beresford (1993-1998) *NEW*
The archive consists of reports, publicity material and correspondence relating to the work of the Diocese of Oxford on the World Council of Churches' 1988 equal rights initiative 'Ecumenical Decade of Churches in Solidarity with Women' (EDCSW) . The archive also contains records of Beresford's courses on assertiveness for women. (0.5 A box)
5WYL Records of Woman of the Year Lunches (1998-1999) *NEW*
The archive consists of photocopies of papers relating to the history of the 'Woman of the Year Lunches', a women's networking event that honoured women selected for 'excellence in a chosen career'. The records were put together by Antonella (Tony) Lothian, who co-founded the Lunch at the Savoy Hotel in 1955, and who was its President until 1969. (1 folder)
7NMM Papers of Norma Marjoram re the Women's Land Army (1940s) *NEW*
The archive consists of papers relating to Norma Marjorie Marjoram's time as a 'Land Girl' in the Women's Land Army (WLA) during the Second World War. It includes certificates of achievement, a letter from Queen Elizabeth II, and a badge, purse and armband that Marjoram wore during her work for the WLA. (1 folder & 3 objects)
7CMS Papers of Catherine Mary Stott (1915-1995)
The archive consists of some personal papers; manuscripts and research papers relating to Stott's publications; campaign papers relating to Women's Action Day 1980 and Public Appointments Unit; information papers and papers relating to other organisations, particularly the National Association of Widows; papers relating to the Women's Liberation Movement; 3 objects; printed material (9 A boxes)
2SJA Records of the St Joan's International Alliance (1900-1978) *NEW ADDITIONS*
The new additions consist of descriptions of photographs of meetings of Catholic women's groups, suffrage demonstrations and orphanages and missions in Africa in the 1930s. (3 Albums)
5RCW Records of the Catholic Women's Ordination (1990-2008)
The archive consists of minutes of the meetings of Catholic Women's Ordination; membership material; letters to Cardinal Basil Hume and other bishops; press releases by Catholic Women's Ordination; material relating to Women's Ordination Conference 1995 and the Women's Ordination Worldwide; photographs; press cuttings; printed material; audio visual material (2 A boxes)
7AMB Papers of Alice Baldwin (1908-1960)
The archive consists of the testimonial book and photographs of professional children's nanny and nursery nurse Alice Margaret Baldwin. The testimonial book includes details of Baldwin's training and employer references from throughout Baldwin's career, including letters from the Hoare banking family. (1 folder)
5MGB Records of Miss Great Britain (1945-1982) *NEW ADDITIONS*
The new additions consist of descriptions of 243 photographs showing Miss Great Britain winners, contestants and people involved in the competition. (3 Albums)
7PAC Papers of Pat Caplan (1973-1997)
The archive consists of papers relating to the Women's Studies National Conference 1976 and various papers from seminars and workshops on women's studies (1 folder)
7AMR Papers of Agnes Maude Royden (1877-1957) *NEW ADDITIONS*
The new additions consist of descriptions of 104 photographs and prints of Royden with colleagues, friends and family. It includes a photograph album presented by the Hindustan Times, showing Royden with Gandhi, Aruna Asaf Ali, Sarojini Naidu, Miraben and Begum Jahanara Shah Nawaz during her visit to India in 1935. (1 Album)
Museum Photograph Collection (1869-c.2008)
A large proportion of The Women's Library Photograph Collection is comprised of portraits of famous women and significant individuals in women's campaigning. There is also a range of photographs of the birthplaces, burial places and funerals of prominent women. The main strength of the collection is in the group of photographs that represent suffrage campaigning. The images represent a wide range of activities such as suffrage arrests, elections, petitions, demonstrations, processions and exhibitions. The work undertaken by women on the Home and Western fronts is recorded in a number of photographs taken during the First and Second World Wars. There is a limited, but growing, range of photographs that document post-suffrage women's campaigning such as feminist work during the 1970s and 1980s, in the form of arrests and demonstrations. There are images relating to a few of the many 20th century women's organisations and their activities, such as conferences and debates. A small number of photographs grouped by subject illustrate women's everyday experiences in areas such as sport and education. Although focussing on the United Kingdom, the international nature of campaigning means that a number of international women or places are represented in this collection. 830 objects
10/52 Scrapbooks of press cuttings relating to the Women's Liberation Movement (1969-1991)
This collection consists of press cuttings mainly from national newspapers relating to the UK, USA and other international Women's Liberation Movements. (5 Albums)
7NBE Papers of Nan Berger (1936-1998)
The archive consists of papers relating to Berger's work as a journalist and political identity as a feminist and Communist. It includes copies of her manuscript and published articles, reports and photographs of her travels in China and South Africa in the 1960s, correspondence (including two letters from Simone de Beauvoir) and her unpublished autobiography. (3 A boxes)
7AHW Papers of Alice Helena Alexandra Williams (1893-1959) *NEW ADDITIONS*
The new additions consist of descriptions of 62 photographs of writer, artist and first secretary of the National Federation of Women's Institutes, Alice Williams and family. (1 Album)
8CPC Civil Partnership Collection (2003-2008)
This collection consists of items relating to Civil Partnership ceremonies in 2006: photographs, invitations, audio-visual recordings, celebration menus, registration forms, council registrar booklets. It also includes the participants' answers to a questionnaire about their civil partnership. The documented ceremonies and celebrations include those held in Kent (on International Women's Day, 2006); at Bromley Town Hall in Bow; in Hertfordshire and at the Liberal Jewish Synagogue, London. (1 A box)
5WRR Records of the Women's Research and Resources Centre (London) (1965-1981)
The archive consists of administrative papers; Women's Liberation conference papers; papers relating to the Women's Movement in UK and US; letters concerning the first Women's Liberation groups in the UK; resource material used in the Women's Research and Resources Centre newsletter. (3 A boxes)
5MAL Records of the Maternity Alliance (1980-2005)
This is the first part of the Maternity Alliance archive to be made available. This consists of minutes and papers of the executive and sub committees (Parts A & B of the archive) and Directors Files (Part C). The sub-committees included: the Minority Ethnic Community Working Group, the Trades Union Working Party, the Disability Working Group and the Legal Working Group. The Maternity Alliance focused their work on Education, Research into and Support for specific groups, Publications, Training, Policy and Project Work, Advisory Services and Conferences. The Directors Files include a number of subject and research files. Additional material will be made available when it has been catalogued. (23 A boxes)
7ADA Papers of Anna Davin (1969-2001)
The archive consists of material relating to Women's Weekend in Ruskin College, Oxford, in 1970; papers relating to the London Feminist History Group; papers relating to women's libraries / archives and information centres; Women's Liberation Movement in Italy; ephemera. (2 A boxes)
7EMF Papers of Everild Feeny (1977-1999) *NEW ADDITIONS*
This catalogue has been enhanced and new material described. The archive consists of press cutting album and research material relating to campaign for women priests; correspondence and campaign file for Catholic Women's Ordination Day in 1993, books by Feeny and scrapbook by Feeny of her life. (2 A boxes and 1 scrapbook)
5FWS Records of the Feminist & Women's Studies Association (1988-2003)
The archive consists of administrative papers, minutes of Annual General Meetings and Executive Committee meetings, conference papers, papers concerning related national and international organisations, publication material, papers relating to Women's Studies Courses in the UK and the Research Assessment Exercise. (5 A boxes)
7KGG Papers of Katie Gliddon (1900-1965)
The archive consists of Gliddon's original prison diary written during her imprisonment in Holloway for the suffrage cause, autobiographical accounts of her arrest and imprisonment, correspondence (including letters from prison), drawings, press cuttings and Women's Social & Politicial Union (WSPU) ephemera. (2 A boxes & 1 OS folder)
7EES Papers of Edith Eskrigge (1897-1999)
The archive consists of photographs and postcards relating to the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS) Pilgrimage in 1913; correspondence relating to her suffrage campaigning and social welfare work; and biographical information about Eskrigge. (0.25 A box)
7POP Papers of Nina Popplewell (1950-1968)
The archive consists of typescript and manuscript lectures by Nina Popplewell, correspondence and papers relating to her work as secretary of the National Council of Women (mainly about women's employment and pensions), and a letter from the former suffragette Lilian Lenton describing her experience of being force-fed in Holloway. (3 folders)
TWL.2008.01 Equal Opportunities Commission Badge Collection (1980-1990)
This museum collection consists of badges deposited with the Library by the Equal Opportunities Commission in 2001. This includes badges by a number of women's organisations and campaigns from the period 1980-1990. Most relate to Modern Women's Campaigning; Women and Violence; Reproduction, Abortion, Birth and Childcare. (55 objects)
7MMA Papers of Melanie Manchot (1996-2000)
The archive consists of printed flyers and a pamphlet, an interview transcript, press cuttings and other papers relating to the photographer Melanie Manchot and exhibitions of her work. (1 folder)
7HAS Papers of Anne Haskell re Carrie Chapman Catt (1996)
The archive consists of a bibliography and list of sources about Carrie Chapman Catt, founder and President of the International Alliance of Women, and founder of the League of Women Voters. It also includes a short typescript biography of Catt and a photocopy of a press cutting photograph of Catt (from Time magazine, 14 Jun 1926). (1 folder)
Museum Badge Collection (1907-c.2008)
Consists of badges representing suffrage organisations including the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies, the Women's Social & Political Union, the Women's Freedom League and faith-based organsations such as the Catholic Women's Suffrage Society and the Jewish League for Women's Suffrage. The collection contains women's liberation movement and contemporary badges dating from the 1970s to the present day such as women's anti-nuclear and peace organisations, campaigns against male violence, pro-choice (abortion) organisations and lesbian support and campaigning groups. 562 objects
5WCC Records of Wildcat Cards (1988-1994)
The archive consists of greetings cards, postcards and posters produced by Wildcat Cards as well as their working papers such as correspondence financial papers and press cuttings. (4 A boxes; 1 OS folder)
8WAT Records of Hansard Commission 'Women at the Top' (1990 and 1996 reports) (1986-1996)
The archive consists of the final reports of Women at the Top, working drafts, research and administrative papers, minutes, and a progress report created five years after the initial report. (6 A boxes)
7CTH Papers of Catherine Thackray (1968-1997)
The archive consists of autobiographical writings by Catherine Thackray collated by her daughter Rebecca Thackray into an autobiography; copies of published articles and poetry by Catherine Thackray; copies of obituaries of Catherine Thackray (0.5 A box)
TWL.2004.365 National Abortion Campaign Collection (1979-1981)
This museum collection consists of 13 posters and 2 pamphlets produced by the National Abortion Campaign and the Campaign against the Corrie Bill.
7EMC Papers of Elsie May Cannon (1958-1994)
The archive consists of letters to Elsie Cannon concerning placement of items which belonged to her aunt, Helena Normanton. (0.25 A box)
2SJA Records of the St Joan's International Alliance (1911-2004) *NEW ADDITIONS*
The new additions consist of minutes of Annual General Meetings (1984-2004), minutes of Council meetings and related correspondence (1985-1999), minutes of Committee Meeting of St Joan's International Alliance UK and Ireland Section (1977-2000). (2 A boxes)
5LFH Records of the London Feminist History Group (1980-1986)
The archive consists of three attendance books with dates and titles of meetings. One volume contains accounts and expenses for 1982-1983. (0.5 A box)
7RLY Papers of Rose Lamartine Yates (1909-1986)
The archive consists predominantly of photocopies of manuscript and typescript lecture notes by Yates. It also includes photocopies of press cuttings, flyers, membership cards and annual reports relating to the Wimbledon Women's Social & Political Union (WSPU) of which Yates was an active member. The archive also contains press cuttings concerning the donation of the Emily Wilding Davison papers to the Fawcett Library in 1986. (0.5 A box)
6FYA Records of Fanny Adams (1992-1993)
The archive consists of copies of information pieces that appeared in art magazines during their media campaign to draw attention to discrimination and inequality in the art world. It also includes an article about Fanny Adams, a bibliography of 'Fanny's moments in the press' and video footage of events, including 'Fanny's Big Ball', 28 Oct 1992. (0.5 A box)
7SHR Papers of Sheila Rowbotham (1969-1988)
The archive consists of correspondence and draft for books, resource material, including Women's Liberation Movement papers, socialist periodicals and campaigning papers. (11 A boxes and 8 outsize items)
5WFE Records of the Wives' Fellowship (1916-2002)
The archive consists of records of the central administration of the Wives' Fellowship, minutes of Annual General Meetings, material relating to Conferences, papers relating to Ceylon Wives' Fellowship, papers relating to other organisations (National Council of Women, charities supported by the Wives' Fellowship), memorabilia, histories of the organisation and Wives' Fellowship Service books (13 A boxes)
5SMW Records of the Society for the Ministry of Women in the Church (1938-2004)
The archive consists of administrative papers, minutes of Annual General Meetings and related papers, minutes of Executive Committee meetings, financial papers, papers relating to the Ecumenical Network of Women's Ministries, publications (4 A boxes)
2007 - Newly Catalogued Archives & Museum Collections
7HMS Papers of Hilda Squire (1909-1972)
The archive consists of personal papers mainly relating to training and work as a medical social worker (hospital almoner) 1920s-1950s, and correspondence relating to historical family documents and her aunt Rose Squire. (0.5 A box)
7OCW Papers of Octavia Wilberforce (1880-1969) *new additions*
The archive consists of personal papers including photographs of students of the London School of Medicine for Women and items relating to the death of Wilberforce. (1 folder newly-catalogued additional material)
7WCU Papers of Winifred Cullis (c.1900-c.1950)
The archive consists of papers relating to Cullis' lecture tour of the USA from 1941-1942 on the subject of women's war work in Britain. The archive also includes biographical material such as portrait photographs of Cullis, the order of service for her funeral and press cuttings of obituaries. The archive contains two articles by Cullis on physiology and a publication: 'What British Women are doing in the War'. (0.5 A box)
7MMI Suffrage notebook [Gift of Mary Mills] (1908-1936)
The archive consists of a small notebook containing manuscript notes from books and lectures on subjects including women's suffrage, employment and legislation. (0.25 A box)
7MHE Papers of Margaret Heitland (1875-1923)
The archive consists of two commonplace books kept by Margaret Heitland before her marriage, (1875 and 1884-1926); a register of articles received for publication in Queen Magazine (1909-1915); correspondence (including a letter from author Charlotte M Yonge); press cuttings and photographs. (0.5 A box)
7NOR Papers of Lady Florence Priscilla Norman (1871-1922)
The archive consists of Priscilla Norman's personal collection of pamphlets, publications and propaganda material relating to the suffrage campaigns. The archive includes circular letters and memoranda from the Workers' Suffrage Federation, the National League for Opposing Woman Suffrage and the Men's Liberal Suffrage Union. (0.5 A box)
7MEH Papers of Mary Eliza Haweis and family (1856-1961)
The archive consists of original family letters, drawings and poems by Mary Eliza Joy before her marriage, Haweis family memorabilia and volumes containing typescript transcriptions of family papers. The records document Mary's childhood and her relationship with her unfaithful husband and her family. (3 A boxes)
7VIC Papers of Phyllis Vickers (1958)
The archive consists of answers given by Phyllis Vickers to a questionnaire on the 'position of married women in the British civil service', sent to Lady Paton, wife of the vice-chancellor of Melbourne University. (0.25 A box)
7JEN Papers of Mary Jennings (1768-1773)
The archive consists of documents relating to the educational and personal expenses of a young lady. (0.25 A box)
7LBU Papers of Louie Burrell (1990s)
The archive consists of 3 biographical publications on Louie Burrell and 13 postcard reproductions of her work. (0.25 A box)
7BJE Papers of Betty Jerman (1971-2002)
The archive consists of press cuttings from the national media about 'baby-snatching' cases, spanning 1971-2002. It also includes Jerman's book proposal outline, research notes, correspondence, typescripts and publications. It includes papers relating to the Pauline Jones' case, the Kilroy television programme 'Snatch', the support organisation The Portia Trust, and the campaigning organisation Radical Alternatives to Prison. (1 A box & 6 Albums)
3AMS Records of the Association for Moral and Social Hygiene
This project was funded by The Wellcome Trust. This archive consists of: administrative papers; papers relating to numerous campaigns such as opposing traffic in women and children and the state regulation of prostitution; material relating to the Association’s work in de-regulating prostitution around the world; papers relating to the International Abolitionist Federation. There are also 454 photographs: the majority are portraits of individuals connected with the Abolitionist movement; there are also some portraits of Josephine Butler and members of her family. (163 A boxes; 4 albums)
3JBL Josephine Butler Letters Collection
This project was funded by the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation. This collection consists of over 2,500 letters primarily by Josephine Butler, but also by key members of her family (such as her husband, Rev George Butler) and by colleagues and friends (eg Henry Wilson). Josephine Butler was a Victorian social reformer who campaigned against prostitution and the Contagious Diseases Acts (1864, 1866 and 1869). In addition to the original letters held by The Women's Library, this archive includes photocopies of correspondence held at the University of Liverpool Special Collections. (12 A boxes)
7HLN Papers of Helena Normanton (1882-1957)
This project was funded by The Michael Marks Charitable Trust. The archive consists of papers relating to Helena Normanton's career and legal work; papers relating to matrimonial law reform; publications and articles by Helena Normanton; correspondence with editors of publications; papers relating to Helena Normanton's other interests in history and to other organisations that she was involved with; photographs; press cuttings; some artefacts. There are no personal papers. (15 A boxes; 3 OS)
7SDS Papers of Lady Simon of Wythenshawe (1904-1974)
The archive consists of correspondence, press cuttings, copies of speeches and articles by Shena Simon relating to education and her work as a local councillor in Manchester. It includes a biography of Lady Simon by her daughter-in-law Joan Simon, with background biographical notes. (2 A boxes)
7MGF Papers of Millicent Garrett Fawcett (1870-1929)
The archive consists of the personal papers of Millicent Garrett Fawcett relating to suffrage, the Henry Cust Case, the Northwest Durham by-election (1914); the status of women in India (1899-1918); the Commission of Inquiry's report into South African Concentration Camps (1901-1902) and other matters. 6 A boxes; 2 volumes (2 A boxes newly catalogued additional material)
7PHS Papers of Philippa Strachey (1909-1968)
The archive consists of the personal papers of Philippa Strachey relating to her activities promoting equal pay, education, employment and training for women. These include her involvement with the London & National Society for Women's Service (later the Fawcett Society), the Cambridge University Women's Appointments Board and the Women's Service. There are also obituaries or prominent women, notes on the history of the women's suffrage movement, an order of service for Millicent Garrett Fawcett's memorial and a typescript of a play by George Bernard Shaw. 4 A boxes (34 folders) (2 A boxes newly catalogued additional material)
TWL.2006.02 See Red Women's Workshop Collection (1974-1984) This museum collection consists of 50 posters and 12 postcards produced by See Red, a women's liberation movement screen-print workshop.
10/51 Press Cuttings Album: Women's work in the First World War (1913-c.1919)
This collection consists of press cuttings from national and regional newspapers documenting the work of women during the First World War. 4 Albums
5SRW Records of See Red Women's Workshop (1974-1984)
The archive consists of papers relating to the activities and members of See Red Women's Workshop. It includes correspondence; notebooks containing minutes; press cuttings; poster catalogues and photographs showing members at work in the screen-print workshop. 0.5 A box
7WAR Papers of Winifred Adair-Roberts (c. 1909-c. 1913) The archive consists of correspondence and memorabilia relating to Adair-Roberts' involvement in the women's suffrage movement. It includes a signed photograph of Emmeline Pankhurst in prison costume, [1909] and a 'broad arrow' pin badge as worn by suffragettes after imprisonment. 0.25 A box
7JTR Papers of Jill Truman (c. 1980-c. 2000)
The archive consists of papers relating to Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp including articles by Jill Truman for the Bristol Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) newsletter and a typescript copy of a play by Jill Truman, 'The Web', with copy photographs and related publicity material. 0.5 A box
8LWR Records of Lincolnshire Women's Research Group (1930s-1980s)
The archive consists of life history material collected by the research group (letters, interviews, transcripts and photographs) and drafts for a proposed book on Lincolnshire women’s history, covering: the Second World War, work, home-life, food and drink, leisure, entertainment, fashion, education, health care. 1 A box & 1 OS Folder
7JAN Papers of Jayne and Juliet Nelson (1979-1997)
The archive consists of correspondence, campaigning material, photographs, posters, postcards and badges. It mainly relates to the Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp, but also covers international peace campaigns. It includes the manuscript of a book on the menopause. 1 A box, 0.5 Badge Box, 1 OS folder
7SWW Papers of Sybil W White (1911-1989)
The archive consists of two letters (one from Emily Wilding Davison) relating to White's work, a press cutting about Davison's death and two photographs of Sybil White. 0.25 A box (1 folder)
5HWA Records of Hackney Women's Aid (1962-c.2000)
The archive consists of reports, administrative papers and ephemera relating to Women's Aid centres, the Women's Liberation Movement and abortion. It includes a small amount of correspondence, minutes and accounts. Most of the material dates from the 1970s-1980s with 3 items dated 1993-c. 2000. 0.5 A box (7 folders)
7VJH Papers of Vera (Jack) Holme (1900-c.1962)
The archive consists of diaries, correspondence, photographs and memorabilia relating to Holme's activities as a suffragette; her work with the Women's Volunteer Reserve and the Scottish Women's Hospital Unit during the First World War; her visits to and relief work in Serbia / Yugoslavia; and her personal life and friendships. Many items across the collection relate to her girlfriend Evelina Haverfield. 4 A boxes; 3 Albums; 1 OS folder
7BEH Papers of Betty Heathfield (1962-1986)
The archive consists of transcripts of interviews with members of the Women Against Pit Closures group collected by Betty Heathfield, relating to their involvement in the 1984-1985 miners' strike. It includes a draft of an unpublished book by Betty Heathfield about the strike entitled 'Women of the Coalfields' based on these oral history interviews. 2.5 A boxes
2006 - Newly Catalogued Archives & Museum Collections
Museum Postcard collection (1906-2000)
Consists of postcards from suffrage campaigns including documentary photographs of suffrage activities, portraits of activists and illustrated propaganda cards. In addition, the collection contains postcards from late 20th century women's campaigns. 7 boxes (c.1100 objects).
Museum Poster Collection (1877-2000)
Consists of posters from suffrage campaigns and includes advertisements for meetings, illustrated propaganda posters and newspaper bills. In addition, the collection contains posters from the late 20th century women's campaigns and organisations to promoting gender equality. c.1050 objects.
Museum Banner collection (1908-c.1932)
Consists of banners representing suffrage organisations including the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies, the Women's Social and Political Union, the Women's Freedom League. It also includes banners representing two early 20th century women's trade unions: the National Association of Women Civil Servants and the National Union of Women Teachers. 51 objects
9/31 Autograph Letter Collection (additional items) (c.1810-1975)
The collection primarily comprises single letters that have been donated or purchased by the Library over a period of time. It contains letters from various notable women including Millicent Garrett Fawcett, Christabel Pankhurst, Agnes Maude Royden and Edith How-Martyn. Subjects covered include the women's suffrage campaign, nursing during the Crimean War and entry of women into the professions. 1 A box and 1album
7BCA Papers of Barbara Cartland (1993-1998)
The archive consists of a typescript autobiography by Cartland and a pamphlet about her publications. 0.25 A box (1 folder)
7RAR Papers of Roxane Arnold (c.1993)
The archive consists of papers relating to Roxane Arnold's work as Treasurer of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (UK section). 0.25 A box (1 folder)
7HSE Papers of Hilda Seligman (1944-c.1952)
The archive consists of correspondence, publications and press cuttings relating to Seligman's work to provide mobile health vans in India and her travels in Africa. Photographs were transferred to the Museum Collection. 0.25 A box (1 folder)
7WIR Papers of William Ironside (1953-1957)
The archive consists of 8 personal letters from Frederick Pethick-Lawrence to his friend William Ironside ('Billy') [of Faggs Farm, near Ashford, Kent] whilst Ironside was suffering from tuberculosis and on the occasion of Pethick-Lawrence's marriage to Helen McCombie. 0.25 A box (1 folder)
7MGR Papers relating to Frances May Greenup, Joseph Greenup and Elizabeth Bridge (1922-1998)
The archive consists of reminiscences of May Greenup about St. Gabriel's College, Camberwell, 1922-1924, written by Angela Raby in 1998 and illustrated with original photographs; transcript biographical notes relating to May Greenup, Joseph Greenup and Elizabeth Bridge, compiled by Angela Raby and illustrated with original photographs. 0.25 A box (1 folder)
7HAM Papers of D Hamer and John Ellerton (1867-1919)
The archive consists of manuscript drafts of hymns written by John Ellerton (1867-1876) and the papers of Mr Hamer, a Welsh Congregational Minister, comprising notes for sermons, speeches and articles relating to social issues including women's suffrage and temperance (1891-1919). 0.25 A box (2 folders)
7COG Papers of Cornelius Gronow (1917)
The archive consists of a signed letter and three signed postcards from E Sylvia Pankhurst to Mr Cornelius Gronow regarding a possible talk to the Rhondda Socialist Society, Jul-Sep 1917. It also includes a fragment of a letter from Christabel Pankhurst. 0.25 A box (1 folder)
7ESW Papers of Eva Stephenson and Maurice Wilkins (1910-1914)
The archive consists of correspondence between Eva Stephenson and her fiance Maurice Wilkins, covering the period 1910-1914. The letters describe Stephenson's experiences in Holloway prison for suffrage activism in 1910 (some letters are written on prison regulation notepaper), her life as an office worker and her family relationships. Subjects covered include: relationships with other suffragettes in prison; trials of the prison regime; Christmas in Holloway; her relationship with her mother who disapproved of her suffrage campaigning; reflections on her upbringing; employment in an office and enjoyment of her independence; her relationship with her future husband. With typescript transcriptions of the letters by William Paul Wilkins, son of Eva and Maurice Wilkins (produced in 1998). The transcriptions include a name and place index. 0.25 A box (1 folder)
7DFP Papers of Dorothy Foster Place (1975)
The archive consists of a typescript autobiography, covering the years 1886-1975. The typescript is a transcript of a tape recording dictated by Dorothy Foster Place to her four children. The autobiography includes accounts of her early life and education in New Brighton; her studies in Chemistry at the University of Liverpool and King's College, London; her studies in Agriculture at Studley Agricultural College, Warwickshire; her agricultural work during the First World War and eventually work on her own farm in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. It covers her interest and activities in the suffrage movement; her marriage; the birth of her children and her extensive holiday travels in Europe and North Africa. 0.25 A box (1 folder)
7SCT Papers relating to St Clair Townsend (c.1909)
The archive consists of 4 hardback photographs of family members, a pamphlet copy of a talk given by St. Clair Townsend titled 'The influence of women in politics' and a family tree. 0.25 A box (1 folder)
7BMC Papers of Barbara McCrimmon related to Barbara Leigh Bodichon (1826-1989)
The archive consists of 77 letters from Bodichon to Helen Taylor, James Joseph Sylvester, Marianne North, the Hill Family and various correspondents (1827-c.1891); offprints of papers written by the donor related to Helen Taylor (1978), James Joseph Sylvester (1981) and Marianne North (1989). 1 A box
7EML Papers of Eveline Mary Lowe (1924-1972)
The archive consists of awards and certificates presented to Lowe, a commemorative album describing her achievements, various photographs, medals, memorabilia, press cuttings and publications. 1 A box & 0.5 OS box
7DOU Douie Family Papers (1885-1953)
The archive consists of a Douie family photograph album and a photocopied pamphlet and notes relating to Douie family history. 1 A box
2ASL/11 Mary Lowndes Album
Iconic Artists Suffrage League Album, containing over 212 designs for suffrage banners including textile swatches from the original banners, manuscript designs and drawings, photographs, leaflets and other ephemera. Ephemera includes designs for 'shields', Christmas cards, postcards, letters etc. 1 OS box.
7SMM Papers of Sarah Madeleine Martineau (1892-2005)
The archive consists of two notebooks containing Martineau's diaries, describing her training at art colleges in London and her social and family life (1892-1914). Also includes a typescript of a lecture based on the diaries given by historian Elizabeth Crawford at a Women's History Network Conference, Sep 2005. 0.25 A box
7MAR Papers of Mary Ann Rawle (1907-2006)
The archive consists of Mary Ann Rawle's working papers relating to the women's suffrage campaign and the Independent Labour Party. It includes correspondence, a prison diary describing her time in Holloway, an illuminated address and a badge awarded for bravery in prison, copy family certificates and photographs. 1 A box, 1 OS folder
7ESP Papers of, and relating to, Sylvia Pankhurst (c.1930-2001)
The archive consists of articles and essays by Sylvia Pankhurst, her prison discharge notice of 1914, and her correspondence relating to the International Ethiopian Council. The archive also includes articles by her son, Richard Pankhurst, and the correspondence of her daughter-in-law, Rita Pankhurst, relating to Sylvia Pankhurst. 0.5 A box
11RIP Papers of Rita Pankhurst (c.1953-c.1980)
The archive consists of articles written by Rita Pankhurst on London for a Japanese newspaper, and professional and personal correspondence relating to work as librarian at City of London Polytechnic, the Fawcett Library and feminist campaigning. 0.5 A box
7DDO Papers of Daisy Dobson (1927-1950)
The archive consists of papers relating to the Guildhouse Fellowship and lecture tours of Dr Agnes Maude Royden. It includes Guildhouse Fellowship newsletters (1941, 1942, 1950) and lists of key events and speakers at the Guildhouse (1921-1940). Detailed letters from Daisy Dobson report home to friends and colleagues on travels in the USA and India during Royden's world lecture tour (1928). As well as providing information on Royden's schedule, the letters describe the landscape, people and culture of the countries they visit and comment with humour and frustration on the practicalities of their trip. A later letter describes sea travel during World War Two for Royden's lecture tour of the USA (1941-1942). 0.25 A box
7EGM Papers of Eunice Guthrie Murray (1895-1960)
The archive consists of three diaries of Eunice Guthrie Murray, a member of the Women's Freedom League (with full transcripts by her grand-niece Frances Sylvia Martin), covering the period 1895-1918; with copy death certificate of Eunice Guthrie Murray. Subjects covered include the women's suffrage campaigns, temperance, social conditions in Glasgow, politics, foreign travel, family life. 1 A box
7RCB Papers of Ruth Cavendish Bentinck (1894-1950s)
The archive consists of letters and articles written by Ruth Cavendish-Bentinck, press cuttings and articles relating to the suffrage movement, press cuttings and manuscript notes on women's employment, a drawing of and letter from George Bernard Shaw. 1 A box
2005 - Newly Catalogued Archives
7EMH Books and papers relating to EM Hull (1860s-1950s)
The archive consists of birth and marriage certificates (1876-1880); film, theatre and publishers' contracts for EM Hull's works (1919-1956); one photograph thought to be EM Hull in her wedding dress (one of the only known photographs of the author) (c.1900); one copy of Sir Walter Scott's Poetical Works (1865) that belonged to EM Hull's father James Henderson; an article by Cecil Hull 'Six Weeks in Southern Algeria' (1930); Edith Maud Hull's suitcase; eight books by Edith Maud Hull inscribed to her daughter Cecil Winstanley Hull. 3 A boxes and 2 OS items
6WCW Records of the Writer's Club (c.1891-1900)
This collection consists of 48 manuscript letters concerning the Writer's Club, the majority addressed to committee members Miss Florence Routledge (daughter of publisher George, and later wife of playwright St John Hankin), and some to Miss EE Dickinson (Honorary Secretary), concerning subscriptions, meetings, membership, recommendations and well wishing. 1 Album
5MIA Records of Mothers in Action (1965-1989)
The collection consists of minutes, agendas, constitutions, circulars, working papers, publications, reports, correspondence, newsletters, and source material for publications including press cuttings and printed works from other organisations. 4 A boxes 1 OS box.
5CAP Records of the Campaign Against Pornography (1985-1997)
The collection contains minutes, financial records, campaign files, policy files, press cuttings, petitions and correspondence. 8 A boxes
5GCW Records of Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp (1982-2002)
The archive includes the women's papers re. legal cases, correspondence, publications, photographs and videos. 14 A boxes
7HRM Papers of Harriet Martineau (1839-1901)
The collection includes the literary manuscript of 'Life in the Sick-room', manuscript correspondence mainly with Mr Henry Reeve and to Dr Ogle (1839-1901) and photocopied correspondence containing references to Harriet Martineau. 1 A box
7LGA Papers of Louisa Garret Anderson (1879-1943)
The documents include letters of Louisa to her mother from Holloway, and photographs and a scrapbook relating to the women's military hospital that LGA and Flora Murray ran in Convent Garden during WWI. 1 A Box.
Strand 9, Autograph Letter Collection
There are thirty subject headings, some of which cover several volumes. Subject titles include: Women's Suffrage; Education; Medicine; Women in the Church. There are also volumes relating to individuals such as the Strachey Family; Millicent Fawcett; Elizabeth Garrett Anderson and others. 20 A boxes. Note - abstracts of the letters are available for the first time and may be searched via the online catalogue.
2004 - Newly Catalogued Archives
5FWI Records of the National Federation of Women's Institutes (1915-2004)
The collection contains the records of the National Federation of Women's Institutes, including minutes, reports, organisational files, memoranda books, recipe book, personal papers of members, photographs, journals books and artefacts. 300 A boxes, 8 OS boxes
5GFS Records of The Girls' Friendly Society (1800 -2001)
The collection comprises the records of The Girls' Friendly Society, including minutes, reports, organisational files, memoranda books, recipe book, personal papers of members, photographs, journals / magazines, books and artefacts such as badges and banners. 254 A boxes, 5 o/s boxes, 1 pc box, and 24 banners
5MGB Records of Miss Great Britain (1945-1982)
The collection consists of a variety of material. Due to the nature of the way the competition was oragnised and arranged there is a great deal of correspondence, photographic material and publicity material such as posters, there are also some legal documents. The collection also indicates how similiar competitions were held as well as containing information on Morecambe and Heysham Borough Council and other activities and events it organised, such as the illuminations. 4 archive boxes
7MEP Papers of Margaret E Pillow (1891-1924)
Consists of lecture material, including notes, schedules and lists of lecturers (1891-1919), printed material, including newspapers, pamphlets and posters (1891-1924) and general papers, which includes leaflets and correspondence (1860-1896). 2 A boxes plus 1 oversize folder.
7PTS Papers of Dr Patricia Shaw (1948-1965)
The subject files contain news cuttings, letters, extracts from books and reports and other manuscript material relating to the employment of shop workers and other occupations. Included is material relating to Margaret Bondfield, legislation, conditions, health, economics and trade unions. 1 A box.
