Description
Women in Blue
Book Summary
This catalog documents the eponymous exhibition held at the Sala Santo Domingo de la Cruz in Salamanca. Through photographs and original objects, the work reconstructs the history of the "Sección Femenina" (Women's Section) from 1931 to 1977. The reader will find a visual and documentary journey that seeks to preserve the collective memory of this organization, offering a historical and heritage perspective on its legacy in 20th-century Spain.
What is it about?
The book is structured as an exhibition catalog that compiles graphic material and representative objects of the Sección Femenina, the women's branch of the Spanish Falange. The work covers the period chronologically, from the years preceding the Civil War to the organization's dissolution in 1977. Through the selected images and pieces, the evolution of this institution is narrated, along with its role in the education of women during the Franco regime and its influence on Spanish society. The goal is to convey this history to the collective memory, providing a reference source for understanding a key period in the history of women in Spain.
Main themes
- History of the Falange's Sección Femenina (1931-1977).
- The role of women in 20th-century Spain.
- Graphic and photographic documentation as a historical source.
- Cultural heritage and collective memory.
- Museum exhibitions and catalogs.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at historians, researchers, and students interested in the contemporary history of Spain, especially the study of women during the Franco regime. It is also of interest to professionals in museography, documentary photography, and cultural heritage, as well as any reader who wishes to gain in-depth knowledge of the material legacy of the Sección Femenina through a visual and documented source.
What this book offers
- Access to a photographic archive and original objects of the Sección Femenina that are difficult to find in other publications.
- A structured and chronological overview of the organization's evolution from its origins to its dissolution.
- Reference material for the study of social and gender history in Spain.
- A visual record that contributes to the preservation of the historical memory of the 20th century.
Technical specifications
- Author: ALPUENTE, MONCHO; SPAIN. SUBDIRECCION GE
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area of
- Language: Spanish
- Collection: HISTORICAL ESSAY, GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 2009
- Number of pages: 144
- Weight: 768 g
Editorial review
This is a catalog of documentary and historical value, especially relevant for those researching the role of women in Francoist Spain. The work stands out for its graphic content, which provides a unique visual testimony of the Sección Femenina. It is a specialized publication, useful as a primary source for academics and as a reference piece for libraries and historical documentation centers. Its focus on collective memory makes it a significant resource for understanding an institution that shaped several generations of Spanish women.