The archive consists of Minutes of the Executive Committee (1952-1959, 1969) and Annual General Meeting (1957-1964, 1967), Chairperson's reports (1953, 1956-9), papers related to the formation of the Council of Married Women, correspondence files including papers and press cuttings (1944-1970), Bills, Acts and Parliamentary file (1956-1971) and file of evidence to the Royal Commission on Marriage and Divorce (1952-1956), financial papers (1961-1969) and publications including the Bulletin.
Council of Married WomenThe archive consists of correspondence correspondence (1929-1934) with members, affiliated branches and other groups, annual reports (1929-1934), minutes and correspondence of the Equal Political Rights Campaign Committee (1927-1930), papers relating to the foundation of ERI (1926-1930) and to their work with the League of Nations (1930-1934), financial papers including the accounts of the ERI and the National Women's Party (1932-3).
Equal Rights InternationalRecords of the National Council of One Parent Families including proof of status and policy documents; minutes of committees and working parties, 1918-1995; annual reports, 1918-1989, ledgers and associated accounts; case books and related papers, 1918-1947; fundraising and appeals, 1925-1993; correspondence, including with government and associated bodies (1918-1995); publications, draft bills, acts and legislation, details of Friends and Members.
National Council of One Parent FamiliesThe archive consists of:
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papers relating to Helena Normanton's career and legal work
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papers relating to matrimonial law reform
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publications and articles by Helena Normanton
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correspondence with editors of publications
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papers relating to Helena Normanton's other interests in history and to other organisations that she was involved with eg Union of Women Voters
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photographs
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press cuttings (eg Helena Normanton's career, articles and reviews, matrimonial law reform)
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Barristers robe, barristers bands, badges
There are no personal papers.
Normanton , Helena Florence , 1883-1957 , barrister and feminist campaignerThe archive consists of press cuttings concerning marriage in the UK (1961-1968); correspondence, press cuttings, articles and official publications on marriage law and the status of women in various countries (1938-1967); correspondence, parliamentary papers and press cuttings on divorce law reform (1960-1969); copy of report on Homosexual Offences and prostitution (1957).
Nutting , Lady , Helen Alice Wyllington , 1890-1973 , Chair of the Council for Married Women