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The Mass Observation Archive specialises in material about everyday life in Britain. It contains papers generated by the original Mass Observation social research organisation (1937 to early 1950s), and newer material collected continuously since 1981. The Archive is in the care of the University of Sussex and is housed in the Library in Special Collections.

See what's new

• 'English Anxieties' at the John Hansard Gallery
  Find out about an art exhibition that explores material found in the Archive

• Original Mass Observation books republished
  Read about how Faber Finds is making some original MO books available once again

• Become a Friend of the Archive
  Find out how you can support the Archive's activities

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