Harmful Language Statement

The HSDS provides access to a variety of archival material, some of which may reflect the language and values of their period. As such, it may be possible to encounter material in the archive that can be distressing, including collections containing insensitive or discriminatory views, outmoded or disrespectful terminology, or offensive imagery. 

The HSDS continues to make these materials available for research in some cases preserving outmoded language where necessary to facilitate discovery and retrieval.

In line with efforts elsewhere in University of York, the curatorial strategy of the HSDS includes an ongoing programme to review our descriptive practices and revise catalogue records where appropriate.

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