Women Servants of the State 1870–1938
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- ISBN 9781032863207
- Weight: 400g
- Dimensions: 138 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 02 Feb 2026
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Originally published in 1938, Women Servants of the State 1870–1938: A History of Women in the Civil Service tells the story of women as they became an integral part of the Civil Service, work previously reserved for men. As the functions of government widened and the activities of the Civil Service touched the lives of people in more ways, it was felt there were many opportunities for women, particularly in the health and care of women and children. It was recognized that the joint contribution made by the cooperation of men and women together would benefit the service as a whole. Today it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context.
Hilda Martindale C.B.E. (1875–1952), formerly of the Home Office and H. M. Treasury. She was one of the first female civil servants in Britain and campaigned throughout her life to improve working conditions, particularly for women.
The Hilda Martindale Trust makes a very limited number of awards to British women who are training or studying for a career in a profession where women are underrepresented.
