Roman Catholics Feminists

This material is held atBishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 372 RCF
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1977 - 1992
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 5 boxes

Scope and Content

Collection of papers and ephemera of the Roman Catholic Feminists organisation, formed in 1977 with a base in London N21. Includes: correspondence and memorabilia, stickers, badge, newsletters, minutes of meetings, photocopies of press cuttings, articles written by members [1977-1992]

Administrative / Biographical History

The Roman Catholic Feminists organisation was established in 1977. They were based in London N21. The Roman Catholic Feminists were part of a wider movement happening in the Church in the 1970s, including the establishment of the Homosexual and Gay Christian Movement (1976), movements for the ordination of women (1978) and married men (1977), the Feminist Theology Project (1979) and the Catholic Lesbian Sisterhood (1979).

Arrangement

No further arrangement required.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Deposited with Bishopsgate Institute by Jacqueline Field-Bibb, October 2013 and June 2014.

Other Finding Aids

Adlib catalogue and copy of handlist available in researcher's area.

Archivist's Note

Entry compiled by Grace Biggins

Conditions Governing Use

Photocopying and digital photography (without flash) is permitted for research purposes on completion of the Library's Copyright Declaration form and with respect to current UK copyright law.