Fawcett Library, The

Synopsis

The Fawcett Library at the London Guildhall University is Britain’s main resource for women’s studies and women’s history. The video is based on interviews with three regular users of the library: Mary Stott, journalist; Kate Murphy, writer and broadcaster; and Fred hunter, journalist and historian. They talk about their use of the library and its collections, including books and magazines dating from the 17th century, archives and correspondence of feminists, suffragettes and women’s organisations; photographs, cuttings, albums, scrapbooks, etc. Commentary by Katherine Whitehorn.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 15 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

Sale; 1994 sale: £15.00

Uses

Librarians, students of women’s issues, researchers.

Subjects

Librarianship; Women’s studies

Keywords

academic libraries; libraries; suffragette movement; women’s issues

Credits

Cast

Katherine Whitehorn

Distributor

Name

London Guildhall University

Phone

020 7320 1008

Fax

020 7320 1117

Address

Calcutta House
Old Castle Street
LONDON
E1 7NT

Notes

Contact: Sue Turner (4/97)