IDENTITY STATEMENT
Reference code(s): GB 0098 GH
Held at: Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine
Title: Health Centre of Imperial College
Date(s): Created 1949-1980
Level of description: Series of Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine records
Extent: 2 boxes
Name of creator(s): Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
CONTEXT
Administrative/Biographical history:
A medical scheme was established by the Imperial College Hostel in 1945. A College Medical Officer was appointed in 1949, and a College Health Room (later Centre) established. By 1970 the Centre was providing a wide range of medical services.
CONTENT
Scope and content/abstract:
Correspondence and reports relating to the establishment of a health room at Imperial College, 1949-1955; minutes and correspondence of the Health Room Committee, 1956-1967; Medical Services Committee, 1968-1977; Royal College of Art Medical Service Register, 1953-1956; report on the future organisation of the health service, 1976; appointment of Director, 1977-1980; reports of the Student Counsellor, 1974.
ACCESS AND USE
Language/scripts of material: English
System of arrangement:
The records are arranged in sections as outlined in the scope and content.
Conditions governing access:
Researchers wishing to consult the Archives should first contact the College Archivist, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, for an appointment.
Conditions governing reproduction:
A photocopying service is available at the discretion of the Archivist. Photocopies are supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Archivist.
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids:
A catalogue is available at the College Archives.
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information:
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Archival history:
Created and accumulated by Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine during the course of business.
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ALLIED MATERIALS
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DESCRIPTION NOTES
Note:
Archivist's note: Compiled by Julie Tancell as part of the RSLP AIM25 project.
Rules or conventions: General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.
Date(s) of descriptions: October 2000