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Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine

WEBB, Sir Aston (1849-1930)

IDENTITY STATEMENT

Reference code(s): GB 0098 B/WEBB

Held at: Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine

Title: WEBB, Sir Aston (1849-1930)

Date(s): Created 1908-1920

Level of description: Collection (fonds)

Extent: 1 file

Name of creator(s): Webb | Sir Aston | 1849-1930 | Knight | architect

CONTEXT

Administrative/Biographical history:

Born, London,1849; President, Architectural Association, 1884; President, Royal Institute of British Architects, 1902-1904; Knighted, 1904; Royal Gold medallist, Architecture, English, 1905, American, 1907; President, Royal Academy, 1919; works included Buckingham Palace, Admiralty Arch, Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal College of Science and Imperial College; died, 1930.
Publications: include: London of the Future editor (London, 1921).

CONTENT

Scope and content/abstract:

Papers of Sir Aston Webb, comprising general correspondence relating to Imperial College buildings, 1908-1920.

ACCESS AND USE

Language/scripts of material: English

System of arrangement:

1 file

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:

Accruals:

Archival history:

Accumulated by Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine during the course of business.

Immediate source of acquisition:

ALLIED MATERIALS

Existence and location of originals:

Existence and location of copies:

Related material:

Records relating to the Buildings of Imperial College (H), held at Imperial College.

Correspondence and papers relating to work for Imperial War Graves Commission, held at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (reference: passim); letters to Marion Harry Alexander Spielmann, held at Birmingham University Information Services, Special Collections Department.

Publication note:

DESCRIPTION NOTES

Note:

Archivist's note: Sources: Who Was Who (A & C Black, 1947, volume III); National Register of Archives; British Library On-Line Public Access Catalogue 97. Compiled by Julie Tancell as part of the RSLP AIM25 project.