Press Cutting Collection

Description

Early on in their formation Women's Aid realised the importance of collecting and preserving newspaper articles. The cuttings that have been collated over the decades document the history of the organisation as well as domestic abuse in general.

There are various sub-series of press cuttings, all collected through different periods and with different approaches to ordering. For example, we have cuttings arranged thematically, geographically and chronologically.


The earlier clippings were collated through press cutting companies and displayed on index cards, notably using Durrant's Press Cuttings Ltd., whereas later newspaper cuttings were collected by Women's Aid themselves and presented in folders. We recommend reading the description and date range for each sub-series to know the full context, as well as making thorough use of the accompanying indexes to search for key words, topics and specific dates.


Later clippings moved away from index cards and were instead collected into ring binder folders, using a mixture of cut out clippings and photocopies. These tend to be organised by year.

System of arrangement

These press cuttings are organised either thematically, geographically or chronologically.

Access and usage

Reproduction

Access

This material is not subject to restrictions under Data Protection or other relevant legislation that might limit access. However, other protections, such as donor conditions or conservation considerations, may still apply where advised.

Users are advised that content in this section may include accounts of discrimination and the expression of opinions and/or terminology that would now be considered unacceptable.

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This material is in copyright. Photocopies or digital images can be supplied by the Library for research or private study. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the copyright holder's permission to reproduce for any other purpose. Guidance is available on tracing copyright status and ownership.