Hi Bluesky 👋 We're the Mass Observation Archive, an archive of everyday life, thought and feeling in the UK. Here are some of our team at History Day last month!
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The Archive is a result of the work of Mass Observation, a social research organisation founded in 1937 which aimed to create an ‘anthropology of ourselves’. The team recruited a team of investigators and volunteer writers to study the everyday lives in Britain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVOEqlCiH4M
We are still carrying out similar work to our 1930s founders! We have approximately 500 volunteers signed up to write for us. Three times a year they get sent a series of questions in the post. Topics can range from experiences of dental care to memories of singing to thoughts on current events
Writers can respond however they like, they can write or type their responses. We also have lots of people send us creative responses, including art and poetry. For example, we received the below picture in response to recent questions on clothes and personal appearance
Our current acquisition policy is primarily focused on collecting material created by or for Mass Observation, however, if you do have something you think we might be interested in acquiring do send us an email! Our email is [email protected].
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