>I have probably the second largest temperance collection in the UK (the
>other is at the Livesey Collection in Preston) but my main difficulty is
>that it is still all in the process of being catalogued.
>
>Until last summer we were the IOGT administrative office, and whilst most of
>the current information has been transferred to the new admin office, I
>retain a considerable portion of the archival IOGT material, but it is all a
>little bit of a mess still.
>
>As to looking for local photos, I have always found that a very good source
>for photographs is the local archive collection of the relevant public
>library. (This is for the UK, the USA may be just as good, but I cannot
>speak from experience)
>
>Since we are talking also about a film, it could well be worth contacting
>the British Film Institute in central London, as they have a stupendous
>amount of information (I had a library tour about 3 years ago and I was
>amazed at what they have recorded).
>
>
>Best wishes
>
>Judith Crowe
>
>Librarian / Information Officer
>Institute of Alcohol Studies
>Alliance House
>12 Caxton Street
>London
>SW1H 0QS
>020 7222 4001
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