| Description | Elizabeth Taylor Cadbury delivered a lecture about India to the National Council of Women's Committee for International Affairs and the Promotion of Peace at University College, London, on 23rd April 1936. Her lecture provided an account of her recent visit to India to attend the Joint Conference of the International Council of Women and the Indian National Council (World Congress of the International Council of Women.) Her address was illustrated with photographs and cinema films. This anonymous printed report provides a detailed account of Taylor Cadbury's lecture.
The report states that Taylor Cadbury had spoken about Indian history with reference to the British rule of India during the 1930s. Taylor Cadbury had also remarked on the diversity of 'religion, custom and history' in India, commenting on the role of Indian women in national affairs. In addition, the account reveals that Taylor Cadbury had emphasised the similarities between the concerns of the Indian and British National Councils of Women, such as their interest in public health, the medical inspection of school children and infant welfare.
Taylor Cadbury's lecture provided an account of the Joint Conference, which had focussed on poverty, malnutrition and housing conditions, as well as debate concerning effective education in India. The report also includes a detailed description of the photographs and films used by Taylor Cadbury to illustrate her address and remarks on her invitation to deliver a broadcast on Indian radio. The account concludes with remarks about Elizabeth Taylor Cadbury's comments regarding the importance of international peace and goodwill. |