Description:This is an additional miscellaneous resource list of materials on the subject of ‘post-war migration’. Each item was suggested by the staff of Birmingham's Archives and Heritage Services during research seminars held by the Birmingham Stories project. These can be used in conjuction with the resources in the learning guide on "Race and Racism in Birmingham: Researching Post-War Archives"
The Sparkbrook Housing Association [MS 1914]. Contains a large amount of materials on Black and Asian migration in the 1960's and related accommodation/cultural issues.
The Yardley Wood News [LF21.85]
Mentions Birmingham and the black presence in schools.
'Newcomers to Birmingham 1959-1989' [LF21.85]. A Report written by local women from the Asian communities
The Midlands Scandinavian Society [LBF 21.82]. Materials on one of Birmingham's overlooked migration stories.
Birmingham Christian News 1959 [LF.14]
Contains information on Bartley Green & references to Birmingham and the colour bar.
Photographs by Terry Lo,'From Cathay to Pershore Street' [MS 2512]. The images portray the everday life of the Chinese community in Birmingham.
More references to follow...