The archive consists of papers relating to Richard Russell's and his wife's work for the organisation 'Aid to Displaced Persons: Great Britain', later the 'Aid to European Refugees'. Containing correspondence with the Garbagnate Committee (1957); correspondence, financial details, reports and publicity material on aims and patrons of Aid to Displaced Persons (1957); accounts of various funds administers by Aid to Displaced Persons (1956-1957).
Russell , Richard F , fl 1951-1972 , social reformerThe 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.
Pankhurst , Estelle Sylvia , 1882-1960 , suffragist and political campaignerThe archive consists of three diaries of Eunice Guthrie Murray, a member of the Women's Freedom League (with full transcript 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 and Scotland.
Murray , Eunice Guthrie , 1878-1960 , suffragist and authorThe archive consists of a typescript biography and curriculum vitae (1997); correspondence (1956-1987).
Jackson , Mary Alexandra , 1905-1977 , nee Telford , teacher and voluntary workerThe archive consists of two typescript memoirs concerning Lady Reading and 3 photographs.
Isaacs , Lady , Stella , 1894-1971 , nee Charnaud , marchioness of Reading and Baroness Swanborough , founder of the Women's Royal Voluntary ServiceSmieton , Dame , Mary
Dunbar , Elsa
The archive consists of copies of papers Una Heler collated, acting as the representative of Women's Advertising Club. It includes minutes and agendas of Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) Advisory Council and Stand Committee (1975-1981); women's organisations' publications (1974-1979); EVS report (1979); correspondence with WRVS (1975-1982).
Heler , Una M , fl 1977- fl 1981 , Women's Advertising Club of London memberPapers of Joan Gili, 1844-1997, comprise Catalonia: press-cuttings, leaflets regarding cultural events; some minutes, circulars of the Anglo-Catalan society, 1976-1995; leaflets by British-based exiles protesting against Spanish government; Monserrat manifesto, 1970; memoranda on Catalonia to international organizations, 1950s; posters from Barcelona, 1844-c 1933.
Serra , Joan Lluis Gili i , 1907-1998 , bookseller, publisher, translator x John GiliThe archive consists of Mary Beatrice Crowle's annotated scrapbook entitled 'women pioneers'. This contains correspondence, photographs, leaflets, press cuttings, etc. It relates mainly to her family; Lady Astor, and the Conservative and Unionist Women's Franchise Association; Women Police; Australians in First World War; vivisection; natural healing. Below are given selected detailed item descriptions for visual material, the references indicate the page numbers.
Crowle , Mary Beatrice , 1874- fl 1930 , suffragist and voluntary workerThe archive consists of certificate from War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society for Services during the Second World War (1945) and 2 photographs.
Burton , Kathleen , fl1939-1945 , nursePapers of Michael Cecil John Barnes (b 1932), including: handwritten notes and photographs taken by Barnes during War-on-Want mission to India and West Bengal shortly after the Pakistani 'crackdown', May 1971; handwritten notes and photographs taken by Barnes on a Parliamentary Delegation visit to Bangladesh, November 1973; miscellaneous papers relating to Bangladesh and Bengali politics, including newsletters, photographs of a visit by Sheikh Hasina to the United Kingdom Immigrant Advisory Service (UKIAS) and press cuttings, 1971-1989.
Barnes , Michael Cecil John , b 1932 , politicianThe 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.