Archive of Emily Hobhouse

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Title

Archive of Emily Hobhouse

Shelfmark

MSS. Hobhouse 1-31

Summary

Archive of Emily Hobhouse (1860-1926), humanitarian activist.

Date

1860-1926

Language

English

Physical extent

3.2 Linear metres

31 physical shelfmarks

Custodial history

The papers were in the possession of Jennifer Hobhouse Balme, Emily Hobhouse's great-niece, and used in the course of her research.

Acquisition

The majority of the archive was donated to the Bodleian by Jennifer Hobhouse Balme on 18 April 2016. MS. Hobhouse 31 was donated by Jennifer Hobhouse Balme in February 2018.

Subject

19th century

20th century

Humanitarianism

South African War, 1899-1902 -- Concentration camps

World War, 1914-1918

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Connections

People associated with this object

Hobhouse, Emily, 1860-1926