| StorageSite | UCL Institute of Education |
| Level | File |
| Reference Number | UWT/F/129/2 |
| Title | West Ham branch - minute book] |
| Date | 1934 - 1952 |
| Description | West Ham branch of the National Union of Women Teachers minute books detailing Committee meetings, Annual meetings and General meetings.
Subject areas covered in the minutes include:
Amalgamations and implication on headships for women
Statements of account and Treasurers reports
News of membership increases
Marriage bar - including plans for a deputation to West Ham Education Committee calling for removal of the marriage bar
News of social events and fund-raising events organised by the branch
Reports of equal pay campaign activities undertaken by the branch
Mutual Aid Fund and Provident Sick Fund reports
Actions the branch have undertaken to protest against Government defence proposals
Memorial for Sister Kerrison
Resolutions passed by West Ham including calls for the appointment of a woman organiser of Physical Training, attendance of school children, extraneous duties, amalgamations and equal educational opportunities
Old Guard Fund
Teachers for Peace, anti-war and disarmament actions
News of National Union of Teachers propaganda
Scholarship examinations
West Ham branch delegates fund
School leaving age
Air Raid Precautions
National Service
School holidays during World War Two
Reports of the President's Address given at branch AGMs
Education in war-time
Members present at meetings include:
Miss H. Allison
Sybil Burls
Dorothy Cornish
Edith E. Crosby
Jessie Crosby
Miss Elmes
Miss Gillman
Miss L. A. Green
Miss H. Jeger
Miss Lyons
Miss G McDonald
Miss Newman
Miss Wilkins
Miss Wise |
| Extent | 1 volume |
| AccessStatus | Open |
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