FABIAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL THOUGHT
Series One: The Papers of Edward Carpenter, 1844-1929, from Sheffield Archives

Part 2: Manuscripts, Cuttings, Pamphlets and Selected Publications

"Carpenter's life was one that would be common today, but was rare and courageous at that time. Phrases like 'dropping out' and 'alternative lifestyles' weren't used by the Victorians." Simon Dawson, interview in Gay Today
http://www.edwardcarpenter.net

The second part of this project completes coverage of Carpenter's manuscript material with the inclusion of:

• Original drafts of his autobiographyand reminiscences;
• Typescripts and proofs of writings such as Pagan and Christian creeds, Art and Beauty in actual life, Light from the East, Bi-Sexuality and other works;
• Letters and accounts from Carpenter's publishers;
• Note books and commonplace books.

We also feature:

• 7 boxes of newscuttings;
• 3 boxes of photographs;
• 7 volumes of collected pamphlets by Carpenter;
• A vast range of articles written by Carpenter;
• A complete range of his printed works.