Housing
Found in 257 Collections and/or Records:
Matabele in Kraal, 1870s-1930s
Photograph of a group of Matabele [Northern Ndebele] people standing in a kraal in Southern Africa in the early 20th century.
Minutes of the SMG Edinburgh Befriending Committee, 5 Feb 1974
An update is provided on the progress of contacting organisations, and further suggestions are put forward on the subject of linking with other organisations. Also discussed are the minutes of the National Befriending Committee and how to approach calls relating to social problems arising from employment and housing concerns.
Miscellaneous development areas: photographs, 1950s
Miscellaneous development areas: plans, 1950s-1964
Natives, Old Umtali, 1870s-1930s
Photograph of African natives in Old Umtali [ now Mutare] Zimbabwe in the early 20th century. A family sits outside of their hut next to a farmyard with a chicken and a pig.
Nest box design and nesting material in a deep litter house for laying hens, 1988
Located in I.A.P.G.R-E.R.S. Staff Papers 1988. Part 1 and Index.
NonRes.5.2 Drylaw Health Visitors, 6 March 1961
Summary by Molly Harrington of a second meeting with Drylaw Health Visitors. Discussion of the widespread use of tranquilisers, increased role of men in family life, prevalence of home-decorating and influence of TV. Also some discussion of the effect of different types os housing - a cottage style house might result in increased self-respect and pride while tenement living would not.
NonRes.5.8 Town Planning Officer, 8 March 1961
Summaries by Roy Cox and Geoffrey Hutton of their interview with the local Town Planning Officer. Discussion of density and different types of housing including residents preference for bungalows.
NonRes.7.4 Drylaw Church, 6 September 1961
Summary by Molly Harrington of interview with the minister of Drylaw church. Some discussion of average income, Drylaw as a district, private versus corporation housing and tenants and local schooling. Description of church.
NonRes.7.6 Local GPs, 20 October 1961
Summary by Monica Rushforth of her and Molly Harrington's interview with Dr Down and Dr Dorothy Lee. Reference to Muirhouse Drive suffering from bad planning and overcrowding. Some discussion of relationship between health and environment.