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Stainforth Library of Women’s Writing
The Stainforth Library of Women’s Writing presents a catalog of Francis Stainforth’s collection of books by women.
About Stainforth Library of Women’s Writing
The Stainforth Library of Women’s Writing is a searchable digital edition of Francis John Stainforth’s (1797-1866) manuscript catalog of Anglophone women’s writing. The catalog lists 7,122 editions in over 8,000 volumes by more than 2,800 writers, ranging from the 1546 Examination of Anne Askew to works published in 1866.
Users can search by title, name, keyword, format, publication place and year range, view transcriptions alongside manuscript page images, see titles in shelved order, locate surviving copies in libraries worldwide, and download the edition in TEI P5.
Key features
- Search catalog by title, name, keyword, format, place, year range
- Browse transcription with manuscript page images
- View titles in original shelved order
- Locate surviving copies in libraries worldwide
- Download catalog digital edition in TEI P5
- Browse authors and titles collected or wanted
Best for: Researchers and students working on historical women's writing and book history benefit most.
Good for
- Peer-reviewed by ARC and awarded the MLA Committee on Scholarly Editions Seal in July 2022
- Shows catalog transcription alongside images of the original manuscript pages
- Offers TEI P5 download and information for locating surviving books in libraries
Stainforth Library of Women’s Writing at a glance
- Website
- stainforth.scu.edu
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Stainforth Library of Women’s Writing FAQ
What time period does the collection cover?
The earliest work is the 1546 Examination of Anne Askew, and the most recent works were published in 1866.
Can I download the digital edition?
Yes, the library catalog digital edition can be downloaded in TEI P5.
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