A rugged pair of philanthropists: the Frows and The Working Class Movement Library

Abstract

Details the creating of a library by Edmund and Ruth Frow. Describes the initial partnership and the gradual transition to a library representing the ideals, trials and tribulations of ordinary working people. Summarizes the scope of the present collection of over 30,000 items and gives details of a number of rare books and documents.

Citation

Gerard, D. (1997), "A rugged pair of philanthropists: the Frows and The Working Class Movement Library", Library Review, Vol. 46 No. 6, pp. 394-400. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242539710178399