Stories
- In pictures
Telling Scotland about AIDS
Find out how activists and organisations working on AIDS information campaigns in 1980s Scotland used cartoons, kilts, and candid language to convey their message.
- Article
The rise and fall of a medical mesmerist
Uncover the fascinating story of the doctor who popularised hypnotism as a medical technique, and could name Dickens among his famous friends.
- Interview
Sniffing glue and Scientology in the DrugScope archive
Academics on hallucinogenics, kids sniffing glue, and Scientologists recruiting drug users keen to kick the habit. Delve into Wellcome’s recently acquired DrugScope archive.
- Article
Devilry and doom in 1666
Disastrous events and a significant combination of numbers signalled the end – or perhaps a new beginning – in 1666. But for some, this feverish period fuelled unprecedented inventiveness and development.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Pamphlets, etc
Date: c.1903-1974Reference: SA/RDS/L/1Part of: Research Defence Society- Archives and manuscripts
Pamphlets and ephemera
Date: 1916-1980sReference: SA/MWF/N.1-15Part of: Medical Women's Federation- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Pamphlets, miscellaneous
Date: 1962-1974Reference: SA/ALR/G.184-193Part of: Abortion Law Reform Association- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Pamphlets, miscellaneous
Date: 1977-1982Reference: SA/ALR/G.194-206Part of: Abortion Law Reform Association- Archives and manuscripts
Pamphlets, etc: US Navy
Date: 20th centuryReference: SA/BSH/L.5Part of: British Social Hygiene Council