The Archive of Mass-Observation, a pioneering social research organisation, has been described as a "treasure trove", "an invaluable resource for sociologists and cultural historians" and "a fascinating source of precious data for researchers across the widest range of disciplines".
It has been used by anthropologists, cultural and social historians, literary scholars, performance artists, sociologists, and those working in education, war studies and gender studies - all of whom testify to the richness of this resource, which opens up a seemingly limitless opportunity for essays, project work and fresh research.
The project opens up revolutionary access to the archive and offers:
- A complete set of the File Reports, 1937-1972, with full text searching ability
- Access to all of the Day Surveys, Directives and Diaries, 1937-1940
- Seven previously unpublished Topic collections covering Famous Persons, Household Budgeting, Juvenile Delinquency, Korea, Peace & the Public, Radio Listening and World Outlook
- Nine contextual essays by leading scholars describing the archive and suggesting research and teaching strategies
- Photographs by Humphrey Spender, interactive maps, and much valuable supporting material
Mass Observation Online Update
In response to requests from scholars around the world, we now offer an update to Mass Observation Online. The Update offers digital access to a whole range of new material, doubling the size of Mass Observation Online. It includes:
- The complete Diaries, 1941-1942
- Directives for 1942
- Six major Topic Collections covering:
- Film
- Reading Habits
- Dreams
- Religion
- Victory Celebrations
- Capital Punishment
None of this material has been made available before.
A detailed listing of contents included in the Mass Observation Online Update is available by clicking here (PDF document). Alternatively, please contact us for further details.