Tag Archives: photographs

Conscience Matters: new exhibition in Edinburgh

Posted on 09/04/2019 by Library of the Society of Friends

Last month an exciting new exhibition telling the story of World War II conscientious objectors opened at the National War Museum at Edinburgh Castle. Conscience Matters is the result of a partnership between National Museums Scotland, and a University of … Continue reading →

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The life of a photograph and an extraordinary woman

Posted on 18/09/2015 by Library of the Society of Friends

The Library’s Visual Resources Development Officer, Melissa Atkinson, talks about one enduring image in our collection. I am fascinated with historical material culture and how it translates into modern society. When a researcher in the Library is interested in any … Continue reading →

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A little treasure trove for a Monday: some highlights from our latest display

Posted on 18/02/2013 by Library of the Society of Friends

Our latest display in the reading room is something of a salmagundi. We decided to pick out a selection of the items donated to the Library’s visual resources collection over the past twelve months, just to demonstrate the wide range … Continue reading →

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