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Ref NoMS 466/1/1/13/2/2
Finding NumberMS 466/169/40
TitleTwo newscuttings from the 'Manchester Guardian'
LevelItem
DateJanuary 1936 - February 1936
DescriptionThe earliest of these two newscuttings dated 3rd January 1936 refers to Elizabeth Taylor Cadbury being amongst the 'prominent members of the National Council of Women' travelling to Calcutta to attend the World Conference of Women. The newscutting remarks on the papers being delivered by other British and international delegates at the conference.

The second newscutting dated 1st February 1936 reports on the proceedings of the conference, remarking on the Presidential Address delivered by the Maharani of Baroda which focussed on the development of education for girls and women in India. The report provides an overview of the development of the International Council of Women, suggesting that the decision to hold the Conference in India was 'a tribute to the fine work that has been done in the face of enormous difficulties and persistent discouragement by the women's organizations' in the country.
Extent1
FormatItem
Physical DescriptionThis document consists of three separate newscuttings attached to one sheet of paper. Please note that the second newscutting is attached with a paperclip and is considerably fragile.
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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