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- c 1993 (Creation)
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0.25 A box (1 folder)
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See the history of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (United Kingdom section); c 1929-fl 1993
Roxane Arnold (fl 1950-1993) was a member of the Six Point Group and Treasurer of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (UK section).
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (c 1929-fl 1993) was established in 1929 in Paris by a group of European women lawyers. Their aim was to improve the status of women in the legal profession and to foster social networks. The Federation developed national groups across the world, including a United Kingdom (UK) section, with the international headquarters remaining in Paris. By the 1990s the Federation also worked to support implementation of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights. The UK section held seminars and social events and members attended international congresses and conferences.
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Held by Rita and Richard Pankhurst after the death of their friend Roxane Arnold.
GB 106 7RAR c 1993 fonds 0.25 A box (1 folder) Arnold , Roxane , fl 1950-1993 , feminist
See the history of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (United Kingdom section); c 1929-fl 1993
Roxane Arnold (fl 1950-1993) was a member of the Six Point Group and Treasurer of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (UK section).
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (c 1929-fl 1993) was established in 1929 in Paris by a group of European women lawyers. Their aim was to improve the status of women in the legal profession and to foster social networks. The Federation developed national groups across the world, including a United Kingdom (UK) section, with the international headquarters remaining in Paris. By the 1990s the Federation also worked to support implementation of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights. The UK section held seminars and social events and members attended international congresses and conferences.
Held by Rita and Richard Pankhurst after the death of their friend Roxane Arnold.
The archive was donated by Rita Pankhurst in Sep 2006.
The archive consists of papers relating to Roxane Arnold's work as Treasurer of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (UK section). The archive contains the following:
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Subscription form for the International Federation of Women Lawyers (UK section), c 1993
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Flyer for the International Federation of Women Lawyers (UK section), c 1993
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List of participants at an International Federation of Women Lawyers conference held in Paris, 7-11 Sep 1989
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Balance sheets for years ending 1968, 1990, 1991 and 1992
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2 letters in Italian
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Two photographs of the Married Women's Association Tea Party, House of Lords, 23 Jun 1988.
This collection is available for research. Readers are advised to contact The Women's Library in advance of their first visit.
English
Collection level description available on-line on the Women's Library website
The Women's Library also holds the Papers of the Six Point Group, of which Roxane Arnold was a member (reference 5SPG). The Women's Library Printed Collections also holds some publications by Roxane Arnold.
Finding aid created by export from CALM v7.2.14 Archives Hub EAD2002. Edited for AIM25 by Sarah Drewery.
In compliance with ISAD (G): General International Standard Archival Description - 2nd Edition (1999); UNESCO Thesaurus, December 2001; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
07/03/2008 Women Organizations Employment Womens employment International politics International organizations Legal profession Lawyers Marital status Marriage Married women Sex Sex distribution Arnold , Roxane , fl 1950 , feminist International Federation of Women Lawyers , United Kingdom section Six Point Group
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The archive was donated by Rita Pankhurst in Sep 2006.
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The archive consists of papers relating to Roxane Arnold's work as Treasurer of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (UK section). The archive contains the following:
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Subscription form for the International Federation of Women Lawyers (UK section), c 1993
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Flyer for the International Federation of Women Lawyers (UK section), c 1993
-
List of participants at an International Federation of Women Lawyers conference held in Paris, 7-11 Sep 1989
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Balance sheets for years ending 1968, 1990, 1991 and 1992
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2 letters in Italian
-
Two photographs of the Married Women's Association Tea Party, House of Lords, 23 Jun 1988.
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This collection is available for research. Readers are advised to contact The Women's Library in advance of their first visit.
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- English
Script of material
- Latin
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English
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The Women's Library also holds the Papers of the Six Point Group, of which Roxane Arnold was a member (reference 5SPG). The Women's Library Printed Collections also holds some publications by Roxane Arnold.
Finding aids
Collection level description available on-line on the Women's Library website
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- Sex distribution » Sex » Women
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- Employment
- Employment » Womens employment
- International politics
- International politics » International organizations
- Legal profession
- Legal profession » Lawyers
- Marriage » Marital status
- Marriage
- Marriage » Marital status » Married women
- Sex distribution » Sex
- Sex distribution
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In compliance with ISAD (G): General International Standard Archival Description - 2nd Edition (1999); UNESCO Thesaurus, December 2001; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- English