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Political History from the Ground Up: the Ron Heisler Collection in Context [1]

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Date: 2023-11 

The Heisler collection on left-wing politics is an extraordinary resource for historians, social scientists and anyone interested in political cultures. Built up by Ron Heisler over many decades, and generously donated to Senate House Library, this capacious collection comprises books, pamphlets, journals and newspapers, as well as works of art, literature, drama and some wonderful ephemera. The collection is unified by its focus both on labour and radical political movements and on the cultural expression of radical ideas. It provokes conversations about form as well as about content.

In a panel discussion we will ask Ron about his motivation for collecting radical voices, why he thinks the collection matters, and which are his most prized acquisitions. Joining Ron for this special evening will be a panel of historians who will assess the wider significance of the collection, explore the broader challenges of political archiving, and discuss new approaches to the history of radical movements, ideas, texts and objects.

The event will be held on Tuesday 14 November from 6-9pm at Senate House Library, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU and is free to attend, but you must book your place as spaces are limited.

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