Papers of Janina and Zygmunt Bauman

Most of the material relates to the professional careers of Zygmunt Bauman and his first wife, Janina Bauman (writer). It includes correspondence (with academics of sociology, philosophy and other disciplines, students and publishers) research material, interviews, reviews, notes, typescript drafts for review/publication, press cuttings, travel/conference papers and awards/honours.

It also includes personal papers such as photographs by Zygmunt Bauman, citizenship records, employment records, financial records, (royalty payments) personal correspondence including greeting cards (often addressed to them both), papers relating to Jewish organisations, (Yad Vashem and Leeds based Holocaust Survivors Friendship Association) and published obituaries for both Janina and Zygmunt Bauman. Although it covers the period c.1945-c.2015 the majority of material relates to Zygmunt Bauman's writing (1990s onwards) and Janina Bauman's writing (1980's -2000).

This collection is subject to various access conditions. Please see individual catalogue descriptions for further details on access.

This collection contains material that is less than 30 years old and may contain sensitive information.

You will need to complete a restricted access form and return it to Special Collections for review by staff before access can be granted. This request will be reviewed by a member of staff in accordance with any relevant legislation and you will be informed of the decision.

Some parts of this collection have not been listed in detail and access may be restricted under the Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation. Please consult the relevant part of the catalogue for specific details. Where a detailed record does not exist, please contact Special Collections. Upon receipt of your request, a member of the team will discuss your requirements with you and review relevant material accordingly.

Material in this collection may remain in copyright but further details are unknown. Photocopies or digital images can only 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 for tracing copyright status and ownership.