LJMU Special Collections & Archives hold archive collections relating to popular and counter culture, Liverpool Theatre, the history of the University and its preceding colleges (including the Liverpool Art School), and special collections of published material relating to fashion in the nineteenth century, art books and the periodical press. The archives are open for all to access, although at least 24 hours’ notice is required for access to archive material. Some highlights of the collections include:
— Wide ranging and inspiring visual material covering 19th century fashion, contemporary arts festivals, photography and 20th century magazines for women and girls.
— A number of collections relating to theatre and writing, including the archive of the Everyman Theatre and the extensive personal archive of celebrated Liverpool playwright Willy Russell.
— Collections relating to popular music and counter culture, including England’s Dreaming: The Jon Savage Archive and collections related to IT, X-Ray Spex, Eric’s, Paul McCartney and the Situationist International.
These unique and distinctive primary sources can be used by students to inspire their academic work, by researchers making new discoveries, and by all interested members of the public who would like to learn more.
Emily Parsons
Aldham Robarts Library,
29 Maryland Street,
Liverpool, L1 9DE
(0151) 231 3241
archives@ljmu.ac.uk
Photograph of Liverpool Art School students on a field trip to Bidston Woods, sketching classical poses, C.1930, Art School Archive
Photograph of Liverpool Art School students on a field trip to Bidston Woods, sketching classical poses, C.1930, Art School Archive
Poster for Shirley Valentine at the Everyman Theatre, April 1986, Everyman Theatre Archive
Poster for Shirley Valentine at the Everyman Theatre, April 1986, Everyman Theatre Archive
A correct view of the new machine for winding up the ladies’, Thomas McClean. C.1830, Liddell Hart Collection of Costume
A correct view of the new machine for winding up the ladies’, Thomas McClean. C.1830, Liddell Hart Collection of Costume
Front cover of Bunty, May 1979, Femorabilia Collection
Front cover of Bunty, May 1979, Femorabilia Collection
International Times, No.6, January 1967, featuring Paul McCartney, William Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg, International Times: The Barry Miles Archive
International Times, No.6, January 1967, featuring Paul McCartney, William Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg, International Times: The Barry Miles Archive
Front cover of Sniffin’ Glue, September 1976, Punk Special, England’s Dreaming: The Jon Savage Archive
Front cover of Sniffin’ Glue, September 1976, Punk Special, England’s Dreaming: The Jon Savage Archive