25 October from 12.30pm onwards there will be a selection of records from the Queen Mary Archives in the Archives Reading Room including historical photographs, student cards and student newspapers focused on the University’s historical Black alumni.
Hosted by Vandy Widyalankara, a student at Queen Mary and staff member of the Student's Union. Vandy has recently explored the life of Orlando Marville, a Black alumnus of the University (then Q.M.C. - Queen Mary College) in the 1950s who went onto become an Ambassador for Barbados. We are inviting you to look at the historical records yourself and discuss Black history at Queen Mary.
This is an informal drop-in session, so come along for as little or long as you like and find out more about your university's heritage.
On the ground floor near the Welcome desk there will be a Black History Month book display where helpers will be able to point you in the right direction on the day.
Any questions or access concerns about this event, contact Archives and Special Collections.
Event details:
Wednesday 25 October, 12.30pm onwards
Archives Reading Room (MEL-232)
2nd floor South Reading Room, Mile End Library
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