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Ref NoMS 466/1/1/6/3/7/17
Finding NumberMS 466/180/17
TitleNewscutting from the 'Birmingham Weekly Post'
LevelItem
Date25 June 1948
DescriptionThis newscutting entitled 'A notable birthday' celebrates Elizabeth Taylor Cadbury attaining her ninetieth birthday, referring to her as a 'world-famous Birmingham citizen'. The article describes the family party held to commemorate the special occasion, remarking on Taylor Cadbury's 'characteristic' decision to attend an evening meeting at the Birmingham United Hospitals following the celebrations. The reporter describes Taylor Cadbury's large family circle and provides a brief biographical account of her early public works and interests. The report also comments on Taylor Cadbury's international activities including her involvement with the United Nations Association. The article concludes with remarks about Taylor Cadbury's work 'for improved housing conditions' and 'for education' alongside her continuing efforts running her adult school class for women at Birmingham's Severn Street Adult School. The reporter states that 'among its present members are children and grandchildren of women who attended it in 1888'.
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Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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