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Historical Papers and Files

Catalogue reference: 5FWI/H

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This record is about the Historical Papers and Files dating from 1858-2004.

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Reference
5FWI/H
Title
Historical Papers and Files
Date
1858-2004
Description

This consists of a wide range of papers, many of which record events of exhibitions, conferences and national events, as well as recording the history of NFWI.

EVENTS

Fetes - (1920s)

WI House - Ideal Home (1951)

Diamond Jubilee (1975-1980)

NFWI HISTORY

NFWI Personnel (c.1945)

First Women's Institute School (c.1918)

Cuttings and Information on Stoney Creek (1998)

Chairman - Press Cuttings (1950-1970)

Early Papers of Nugent Harris (1917-1951)

Of particular interest are: Fete Album of Photographs (5FWI/H/06), Manuscript papers of a book presented to HRH Princess Elizabeth (5FWI/H/59), Possible Origin of WI Colours - correspondence (5FWI/H/28), WI House - Ideal Home (5FWI/H/36) also see file Women's Institute House Ideal Home (5FWI/B/1/2/53)

Held by
London University: London School of Economics, The Women's Library
Language
English
Physical description
7 A boxes and O/S 1, O/S 2, O/S 5
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/8ebaf761-6624-477d-8de9-9959ad9678cb/

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Historical Papers and Files