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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.

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• Post Up: The War of Images
  A Brighton Photo Biennial event using Mass Observation material.
• Nella Last's Peace
  Read about the lastest publication from the Archive.
• Mass Observation Bulletin
  The new Mass Observation Bulletin is now available to download.
  

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