The Queer World of Margaret Lowenfeld

Date / time: 11 February, 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm

The Queer World of Margaret Lowenfeld

Margaret Lowenfeld (1890-1973) was a pioneering child psychotherapist and all-round unique woman. In this talk hear Dr Katherine Hubbard discuss her ongoing research in, and beyond, the Lowenfeld collection. You will also have the opportunity to have a peek at some of the key documents within the collection and find out more about the life and love(r)s of this fascinating figure.

Dr Katherine Hubbard is a feminist academic at the University of Surrey. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on gender, sexuality and the history of Psychology. Her current Wellcome Trust funded project is entitled: ‘Dear Margaret: The interconnected lives and work of queer women in 20th Century British social science’.

Location: Library Viewing Room, Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE