"The library was to hold material relating to women's work, too. This year's centenary is an opportunity to celebrate the institution's unique holdings."
"Among the organisations it features is the Six Point group headed by a former suffragette, Lady Rhondda. Equal pay for female teachers and equality in the civil service were two of its initial six points or aims."
"The library has since acquired much more material related to employment, including the archives of Helena Normanton, one of the first women to qualify as a barrister."
"The centenary exhibition and zine showcase original artwork from Sheba press, which was behind a groundbreaking anthology of poems by black British women."
The Women's Library, opened a century ago, aimed to document the suffrage movement and women's work. It commemorates the achievements of women, including the fight for equal pay and civil service equality. The library's collections include archives from notable figures like Helena Normanton and activists from the Women's Liberation Movement. The centenary exhibition features original artwork and highlights campaigns for children's rights and peace activism, reflecting the library's extensive contributions to women's political history and social reform.
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