Category: From the Archives

New Acquisitions: March 2013 update

Published on 8th March, 2013 by Laura S

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It has been one of our busiest years for acquisitions – and it’s only March! Since January, we have received over twenty donations to the museum and archive collections. Here are some […]

Quines, Hens and Spare Ribs too

Published on 5th February, 2013 by Magi

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GWL doesn’t just have books on its amazing shelves. We also have a fantastic archive of magazines past and present; publications which have pushed forward the cause of gender equality.

I was delighted to discover SPARE RIB. Spare Rib emerged in June 1972. Its purpose, as described in its editorial,

UK Disability History Month 2012

Published on 3rd December, 2012 by Laura S

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Archive Item of the Month: Music and Liberation

Published on 12th November, 2012 by Laura S

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November has been the month of music at Glasgow Women’s Library, with the arrival of the eagerly anticipated exhibition Music and Liberation 1970 – 1989. Deciding which item to feature as Archive Item of the Month was extremely difficult with so many fantastic objects within my reach.

Roller Skating all the way from Dom City

Published on 27th September, 2012 by Laura S

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There have been some visitors skating into the Library. On Monday 28th August, the Archive received a lovely visit from Falke and Leticia. They had heard about the National Museum […]

Archive Item of the Month: Elaine Frances Burton’s Travel Album

Published on 26th July, 2012 by Laura S

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July’s Archive Item of the Month has a sporting theme to it. Elaine, one of our volunteers, explores the fascinating travel album of Elaine Frances Burton and her many achievements. […]

Archive Item of the Month: Jus Suffragii

Published on 15th June, 2012 by Laura S

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This month, GWL celebrates International Archives Day (9th June). Yi Wen, one of our volunteers, explores Jus Suffragii, the International Women’s Suffrage Newsletter. Jus Suffragii, or The International Woman Suffrage […]

Archive Item of the Month: Zines

Published on 10th May, 2012 by Laura S

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Lesbian Archive Open Day

Published on 8th March, 2012 by Laura S

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February was LGBT History Month and included celebrations across Scotland. On Saturday 18th February, GWL held an open day showcasing some of the treasures from the Lesbian Archive. The Rainbow […]

Archive Item of the Month: Sappho

Published on 9th February, 2012 by Laura S

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To celebrate LGBT History Month, this month’s item from the Archive comes from the Lesbian Archive. In this post Alice Andrews, one of our , talks about Sappho magazine and its important role in Lesbian history.