Emmeline and Frederick Pethick-Lawrence papers, 1890s-1946

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Summary

Creator:
Pethick-Lawrence, Emmeline, 1867-, Pethick-Lawrence, Frederick William Pethick-Lawrence, Baron, 1871-1961, Grinling, Charles H. (Charles Herbert), 1870-1961, Grinling, Ethel Margaret, and Baskin, Lisa Unger, former owner
Abstract:
Emmeline and Frederick Pethick-Lawrence were British socialist activists best known for their involvement with the suffragist movement. The collection consists of some correspondence; printed pamphlets and literature collection by the Pethick-Lawrences, as well an Official Programme of the Great Demonstration of Suffragettes in Hyde Park in 1910; and copies of the Printed Statement of Claim and Further Particulars of Statement of Claim following protests by suffragettes in London which resulted in broken windows, particularly accusations of incitement by the defendants (including the Pethick-Lawrences) following speeches, published circulars, newsletters, and meetings of the Women's Social and Political Union in 1911-1912.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11162

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of four typescript notes and two greeting cards. The first card is headed "Votes for Women, The National Women's Social and Political Union, Greetings and Good Wishes for 1908," addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Grinling from Mr. and Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence. The second card, dated 1936-1937, has a tipped-in photograph of the Pethick-Lawrences, signed "with love from Fred and Emmeline." A typescript letter, on The National Women's Social and Political Union stationery, dated July 8, 1908, is signed by Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence to Mrs. Grinling, and asks to have her husband convey a resolution passed at a Woolich suffrage meeting to Prime Minister Asquith. Included is a typescript copy of the letter from Grinling to Asquith carrying out the request. A typescript note, dated September 22, 1922, signed Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence on her letterhead, declines subscribing to something sent to her by Mr. Grinling. A typescript note from Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence to C.H. Grinling, dated October 3, 1945, mentions a copy of a birthday telegram Grinling sent to Gandhi, who she describes as "one of the great moral and religious leaders of the present age ... his reputation and his influence will continue to grow for many years to come." A typescript note signed "Fred," dated July 9, 1945 on "The Rt. Hon. Lord Pethick-Lawrence of Peaslake" letterhead thanks C.H. Grinling for a letter of welcome.

The library also holds a number of individually cataloged printed materials owned by the Pethick-Lawrences.

Biographical / historical:

Emmeline and Frederick Pethick-Lawrence were British socialist activists heavily involved with both the suffrage and peace movements. They started the weekly publication Votes for Women in 1907; Emmeline also published pamphlets based on her suffrage speeches, and a 1938 autobiography. They were members of the Women's Social and Political Union and later, the United Suffragists. The couple served prison sentences as a result of their activism. Emmeline was a prominent member of the Women's International League for Peace during WWI, and Frederick was a founding member of the peace organization Union of Democratic Control. Later, Frederick served as a Labour politician who worked on behalf of Indian independence.

Acquisition information:
The Emmeline and Frederick Pethick-Lawrence papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by Megan Lewis, March, 2016.

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0050-LUBMSS382-387.

Updated by MLyon in May 2022.

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