Looking for Ladies: Finding Women in Local Resources
Perry, K. (2022) Looking for Ladies: Finding Women in Local Resources. Poster presented to: Graduate School Annual Poster Competition, Waterside Campus, University of Northampton, 2022-05-24 - 2022-05-24.
Women's philanthropy in Northampton is deeply entwined with the Boot and Shoe Industry. Many of the manufacturers were heavily involved in political, religious and general civic matters and as a result so were their wives and daughters. Finding women in a local history study such as this can be challenging. By considering a variety of local resources, however, it is possible to gain an understand of the philanthropic activities of these women.