There has been much comment in the archival world about the fate of
Ruskin College archives. I understand that some 'very large
collections' have been deposited at the Oxford History Centre. The
material that has been destroyed appears to be internal administrative
records, including records of past students.
I am sure many of the members of this list will be concerned about this
development. Those who wish to learn more and perhaps join the campaign
to save the remaining material should follow this link to an article by
Hilda Kean, former dean of Ruskin.
http://www.historyworkshop.org.uk/whose-archive-whose-history-destructio
n-of-archives-at-ruskin-college-oxford
Regards
Ruth
Ruth Paley
Hon Treasurer
British Association for Local History
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