NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Archives / Thomas McLurg Anderson collection

Description: The collection is held at reference HB94/12/1-31. The creator, Thomas McLurg Anderson (1899-1981, British physiotherapist) used 8mm cinefilm primarily to understand the causes of repetitive strain injuries and to teach physiotherapy. The industrial films were shot in foundries, power stations and ICI factories primarily. They feature the handling of goods in warehouses and onto railway wagons. The physiotherapy films concentrate on massage and exercises. The sports films cover golf, rugby, soccer, and a very wide range of athlectics. It is believed that some footage from the 1948 Olympic games is included. Anderson took a serious interest in women’s domestic work and the injuries that could result from it. His films feature ironing, cooking, cleaning and the movement and use of solid fuel.
Keywords: Sport; Industry; physiotherapy; women’s domestic work
Access for outsiders: Yes
Facilities: By prior appointment only
Charges: By negotiation

Manuscripts: Related personal papers of Thomas McLurg Anderson are also held.
Video/Film: 31 videocassettes

Related website: http://www.archives.gla.ac.uk/gghb/collects/hb94.html
Printed catalogue: 20 page catalogue, providing brief generic categories and etailed descriptions.
Online delivery: None. Intending users must visit the repository to view videocassettes.

Other information: The original films had to be cleaned, repaired and assembled into compilation tapes before viewing was feasible. The arrangement and cataloguing methodology reflects this reality.
Conservation policy: Original films have been cleaned and repaired. Betanax masters have been created and viewing videocassettes produced from these.

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