Mum's Cards
Over 50 shoeboxes and filing cabinets filled with index cards reflect a retired sociologist's dedication to her academic work in Glasgow.
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Over 50 shoeboxes and filing cabinets filled with index cards reflect a retired sociologist's dedication to her academic work in Glasgow.
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Luke Fowler's film centers on a retired sociologist in Glasgow. She moved from southern England in the 1960s and joined the Politics Department at Glasgow University. Her work contributed to the creation of a separate Sociology Department. Despite receiving a personal computer from the university, she preferred using index cards to organize her research notes. Her home is filled with shoeboxes and filing cabinets of these cards, reflecting her dedication to her academic life. The film features recorded interviews and sounds, capturing her legacy.
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