19th Century British Pamphlets
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Cowen Tracts - Newcastle University
Personal collection of Joseph Cowen (1829-1900). A social reformer and
Member of Parliament for Newcastle, this collection reflects his
interests in social, educational, and economic issues.
Earl Grey Pamphlets Collection - Durham University
Still owned by the family, this collection was largely accumulated by
the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Earls Grey. The Greys were particularly interested
in parliamentary reform, colonial affairs, and Catholic emancipation.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Collection - University of Manchester
Sent back to London by British ambassadors to help with policy
formation, these rare publications from overseas have an emphasis on
material related to South America and the Near East and the various
European political "questions" of the 19th century. This collection also
includes unique early material from Australasia.
Hume Tracts - UCL
Personal collection of Joseph Hume (1777-1855), Radical member of
Parliament. Hume's collection covers the major political, economic, and
social developments and reforms
taking place in Britain in the early part of the 19th century along with
the causes he particularly championed, such as universal suffrage,
Catholic emancipation, a reduction in the power of the Anglican church,
and an end to imprisonment for debt.
Knowsley Pamphlet Collection - University of Liverpool
This collection reflects the political careers of the Earls of Derby,
primarily Edward George, the 14th Earl and three time Prime Minister,
and his son, Edward Henry, the 15th Earl, who was Colonial Secretary and
later Indian secretary in his father's administration. India and Ireland
figure prominently here, along with many pamphlets on religion and
church affairs, finance and taxation, and education and law reform.
Selections - London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
These selected pamphlets cover political party materials, including
election manifestos and political cartoons. There are also collections
from pressure groups such as the Fabian
Society, Imperial Federation Defence Committee, Poor Law Reform
Association, Workhouse Visiting Society, Liberal and Property Defence
League, and from cooperative movements such as the Cooperative Women's
Guild.
Selections - University of Bristol
Bristol's selection, especially strong on 19th century commerce,
economics, finance, politics, religion, and sociology, includes
pamphlets from the library of the National Liberal Club, along with
those from other political parties.
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