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Irene Hancock fonds

  • SCA364-GA419
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1909]-August 24, 1932

Materials created and collected by Irene Hancock relating to the Women's Suffrage movement of the United Kingdom.

Hancock, Irene

Hancock, Irene to Ray Strachey.

Correspondence from Irene Hancock to Ray Strachey, largely discussing the health of, and plans for, Barbara. Irene indicates that Barbara does not want to stay in Vienna but that she may again change her mind on this. As well, Irene states that Barbara has been unwell for the week and suspects that she may be anemic.

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Hoster, Constance to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Constance Hoster, owner of Mrs. Hoster's Typewriting, Shorthand and Translation Offices stating that Irene Hancock took a six month course in secretarial training and recommending her for a position.

Hancock, Irene

Hoster, Constance to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Constance Hoster, owner of Mrs. Hoster's Typewriting, Shorthand and Translation Offices stating that Irene Hancock took a six month course in secretarial training and recommending her for a position.

Hancock, Irene

Hubback, Eva Marian to Irene Hancock.

correspondence from Eva Marian Hubback. Letter states that Mrs. Horton has been hired by the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship at a salary of 250

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Hubback, Eva Marian to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Eva Marian Hubback. Letter indicates that Irene Hancock will be stepping down from her position as General Secretary with the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship, of which Hubback was Chairman of Parliamentary Committee at the time.

Hancock, Irene

Hughes, Hester S to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Hester S. Hughes. The letter states that Hester will miss Irene at the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship and wishes her luck in her future.

Hancock, Irene

In memoriam Miss Emily Wilding Davison.

One in memoriam leaflet for Miss Emily Wilding Davison, BA. Emily was a suffragette who was killed by King George V's horse at a derby, possibly while attempting to put a suffrage sash on the horse.

Philip & Sons

Is it right? Is it wrong?

Article by Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence from Votes for Women on the militant tactics of the National Women's Social and Political Union.

Hancock, Irene

Anthony, Sylvia to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Sylvia Anthony. The letter sends best wishes and thanks to Irene for her work as General Secretary of the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship. It also mentions her upcoming trip to Vienna and Sylvia's current travels in the Dolomite Mountain range.

Hancock, Irene

Macadam, Elizabeth to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Elizabeth Macadam. The letter indicates that Elizabeth will miss Irene and her organization skills at the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship and wishes her a relaxing holiday.

Hancock, Irene

Men and Women.

Handbill addressed to men and women urging them to take action in support of the suffragettes.

G. Oliver & Co.

Merrifield, F de G. to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from F. de G. Merrifield. The letter indicates that Merrifield read an article in The Woman's Leader about Irene stepping down as General Secretary for the National Union Societies for Equal Citizenship and wishes her the best of luck with her holiday, and her intention to become a barrister.

Hancock, Irene

Mulliner, J.C. to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from J.C. Mulliner, house mistress of Portsmouth High School for Girls. The letter indicates that Irene Hancock was a pupil in the boarding house and that Mulliner recommends her for any position having to do with the house care of children.

Hancock, Irene

National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship. The letter is addressed to Irene Hancock and signed by members of the society, wishing her a happy and successful future. Accompanying is a clipping discusses Irene stepping down from her position as General Secretary of the organization and a party held in her honour on the occasion.

Oxford Times

Battle hymn.

Sheet music and lyrics to Battle Hymn of the Republic, sang at the memorial service of Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett. Curwen edition, with unsung verses crossed out.

J. Curwen & Sons

Porcher, K.L. to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from K.L. Porcher, Headmistress of Headington School for Girls, Oxford. The letter Irene Hancock attended the school from 1915-1917 and was prefect and head girl. Porcher also indicates that Irene studied under a kindergarten teacher and has practical experience working in a home.

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Rathbone, Eleanor to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Eleanor Rathbone. The letter indicates that the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship will miss Irene, and also asks for her help into making an inquiry about a Dr. Florence Edwards who has contacted Eleanor asking for help with a financial matter.

Hancock, Irene

Rathbone, Eleanor to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Eleanor Rathbone, likely sent to Irene upon the occasion of her stepping down from her position as General Secretary of the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship. A post-script from Eve Hubback notes that the letter seems to have included a pecuniary gift.

Hancock, Irene

Statement to the press by the eleven resigning officers and members of the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship executive committee.

Press circular sent out by the eleven resigning members of the executive of the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship explaining the reasoning as to why the members stepped down. They indicate that they feel the union has strayed away from its initial purpose and wish to work to rectify that.

Hancock, Irene

Strachey, Ray to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Ray Strachey thanking Irene Hancock for her with Ray's electoral campaign in the Brentford & Chiswick Parliamentary Elections in 1923.

Hancock, Irene

Strachey, Ray to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Ray Strachey. The letter discusses Irene's plans to travel to Vienna and suggests to her a packing list, including skates and skis, as well as which countries to have her passport endorsed for. Ray also mentions that her daughter Barbara is looking forward to the upcoming Spring and her trip to Europe.

Hancock, Irene

Strachey, Ray to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Ray Strachey. The letter discusses Irene's travel in Vienna and the timing of Ray coming to visit in December.

Hancock, Irene

Strachey, Ray to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Ray Strachey. The letter discusses sending money to Irene, whether Barbara is keeping up with her lessons, and about a potential libel lawsuit.

Hancock, Irene

Strachey, Ray to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Ray Strachey. The letter discusses plans for Barbara for the Spring, whether or not Irene has a friend who would accompany Barbara on a sailing trip Barbara's health and plans to write exams for university.

Hancock, Irene

Clara Butt's provincial tour.

Programme for Clara Butt's provincial tour of January-March 1917. A portion of the proceeds of the tour went to a fund for artists adversely affected by the First World War.

Butt, Clara

Strachey, Ray to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Ray Strachey. The letter discusses plans for Barbara for the Spring and Summer, being that she should stay in Vienna and take a series of sailing trips. The letter also mentions potential people to watch over Barbara, namely the Buchtas, Dr. Weissel, Helga Hoppe and Lady Phipps as well as the fact that Barbara has fallen in love.

Hancock, Irene

Strachey, Ray to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Ray Strachey. The letter discusses plans for Barbara for the Spring and Summer, specifically taking a sailing trip. Ray expresses concern that Barbara can not be left alone in Vienna and also can not return to England for the summer, but also indicates that she is relieved by the doctor's report of Barbara's health.

Hancock, Irene

Strachey, Ray to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Ray Strachey. The letter discusses plans for Barbara for the Spring and Summer, and outlines the details of a boat trip back to England for Irene and Barbara if Barbara does not end up going on a sailing trip.

Hancock, Irene

Strachey, Ray to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Ray Strachey. The letter discusses plans for Barbara for the Spring and Summer, and outlines the details of a boat trip back to England for Irene and Barbara if Barbara does not end up going on a sailing trip.

Hancock, Irene

Strachey, Ray to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Ray Strachey. The letter outlines the details of a boat trip back to England for Irene and Barbara. A brief not indicates that Helen Ward lost out on a position in the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship to Mrs. Ryland.

Hancock, Irene

Strachey, Ray to Irene Hancock.

Correspondence from Ray Strachey. The letter outlines the details of the boat trip that Irene and Barbara will be taking back to England. Also noted is that Ray will pay for damage to a piano, and that Irene and Barbara can get their passports endorsed by Sir Eric Phipps.

Hancock, Irene

Telegram.

Telegram sent to an unknown correspondent stating that Irene Hancock left Canada on August 20, 1932 and is due to arrive in Waterloo, England on August 26, 1932.

Hancock, Irene

The Suffragettes and their unruly methods.

Leaflet distributed by the National Women's Social & Political Union of a satirical letter about the methods of the suffragettes versus the methods of men who wanted enfranchisement.

Hancock, Irene

To the married women and mothers in this constituency.

One handbill advertising Ray Strachey's run for Parliament for the Brentford and Chiswick Parliamentary Election of 1922. The handbill is written in the form of a letter addressed to married women and mothers in the constituency.

Strachey, Ray

Tortured women, what forced feeding means.

A report by Miss Mary Richardson on the force-feeding of imprisoned suffragists at Holloway prison including herself, Grace Roe, Nellie Hall, Miss. Ansell, Mary Spencer, Florence Tunks, and Hilda Birkett.

Hancock, Irene

What the vote has done.

Leaflet on what the vote has done published by the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship. The leaflet discusses the changes that have happened since the enfranchisement of women over 30 with land holdings.

Hancock, Irene

Envelopes to Irene Hancock.

Envelopes addressed to Irene Hancock without accompanying correspondence. These are likely all from Ray Strachey. Also includes an envelope with Irene's handwritting indicating that a group of letters from Ray Strachey and regarding her leaving the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship were kept in it.

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