The collection includes:
- Scrapbooks with photographs and postcards
- Books
The Ronchetti Collection: representations of childhood and dolls
This material is held atUniversity of Worcester Research Collections
- Reference
- GB 3284 SS5
- Dates of Creation
- 19th and 20th century
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English German
- Physical Description
- Seven scrapbooks. Approximately 30 published books.
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Barbara Ronchetti had a scholarly interest in dolls. Her collection of historical childrens literature from the nineteenth century to mid-twentieth-century includes items with specific reference to dolls or to children playing with dolls. Barbara Ronchetti also maintained scrapbooks containing approximately 800 postcards and photographs depicting representations of children, childhood and dolls.
Access Information
Access by appointment. Contact: http://library.worc.ac.uk/research-collections/research-collections
Acquisition Information
Deposited by Geoffrey Carpenter in 2008
Other Finding Aids
Search the Library Catalogue for individual items http://library.worc.ac.uk/ Items also listed on University of Worcester Research Collections website http://library.worc.ac.uk/research-collections/
Archivist's Note
Collection level description by Sarah Stretton, Graduate Trainee, University of Worcester.
Conditions Governing Use
Photocopies/photographs can be made according to copyright law and depending on the condition of the documents. A copyright agreement and an agreement covering reproduction must be signed.
Appraisal Information
Appraised in accordance with GB3284 collection policy and depositor agreement.
Custodial History
Collection deposited with the University of Worcester Research Collections in 2008. Listed on University of Worcester Research Collections: http://library.worc.ac.uk/research-collections
Accruals
No further accruals expected.