Archives of the Fabian Society: Part 1, 1884-1918 (inclusive), [microform].

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Archives of the Fabian Society: Part 1, 1884-1918 (inclusive), [microform].

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Part one of the Fabian Society archives consists of minute books and related records dating from 1884-1918. The minutes document not only Fabian socialism but also the lives and work of its famous leaders.

141 microfiches.

Yale University Library

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In October 1883 Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) and Hubert Bland (1855-1914) decided to form a socialist debating group with their Quaker friend Edward Pease (1857-1955). They were also joined by Havelock Ellis (1859-1939) and Frank Podmore (1856-1910). In January 1884 they decided to call themselves the Fabian Society. Hubert Bland chaired the first meeting and was elected treasurer. By March 1884 the group had twenty members. However, over the next couple of years the group increased in size and incl...