File reports, 1937-1972

Harrisson, Tom, 1911-1976 (Added Author). Mass-Observation. (Added Author). Mass-Observation Archive. (Added Author). University of Sussex. (Added Author). Adam Matthew Digital (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary: Over 3000 file reports contain summaries of work carried out by Mass Observation, the pioneering British social research organisation. These reports contain information gathered by Mass Observation's paid observers, through interviews, overheard conversations, street surveys and questionnaires. Reports contain information on everyday life in Britain, attitudes to politics and the state, and market research for commercial products. Includes a number of memos issued by Tom Harrisson.

Record details

Physical Description: 1795 items.
remote
Computer data.
electronic resource
electronic
Publisher: [1937-1951]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Chiefly typescripts. Title from publisher's Web site (viewed 13 Jan. 2008) Multi-User.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
Reproduction Note:	Electronic reproduction. Marlborough, England : Adam Matthew Digital, [2007] (Mass observation online : British social history, 1937-1972, from the University of Sussex)
Location of Originals/Duplicates Note:	Mass-Observation Archive, University of Sussex
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access restricted by subscription. Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.