Women's Library and Information Centre Foundation, Research library in Fener district, Istanbul, Turkey
The Women's Library and Information Centre Foundation is a research facility in the Fener district that collects books, periodicals, manuscripts, and documents about women's history. The building also holds visual materials and ephemera that create a broad picture of female contributions to society.
The institution was founded in 1990 and moved into a restored historic building provided by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. The establishment aimed to preserve the heritage of women in Turkish history and make it accessible for research and study.
The library documents the stories of women from Ottoman times to the present through its collections reflecting their roles in Turkish society. Walking through the archives, you see how this space functions as a place where female perspectives and accomplishments are preserved and studied.
The location is easily accessible in the central Fener district and can be explored on foot, as the surrounding streets are relatively quiet. Visitors should expect to spend time browsing the collections and keep in mind that a quiet, focused environment is maintained.
The center preserves personal archives of hundreds of female writers and artists that might otherwise have gone undocumented. This collection lets researchers discover the direct voices of women from different periods rather than simply reading about them.
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