IDENTITY STATEMENT
Reference code(s): GB 0098 GMM
Held at: Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine
Title: Archives of Imperial College
Date(s): 1933-1987 (ongoing)
Level of description: Series of Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine records
Extent: 4 boxes
Name of creator(s): Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
CONTEXT
Administrative/Biographical history:
A Records Committee was established in 1934 to organise the collection of college archives. A muniment room was established in 1937, and the first archivist appointed in 1957.
CONTENT
Scope and content/abstract:
Papers relating to Imperial College archives, 1933-1987, notably Records Committee reports and correspondence, 1936-1938; correspondence relating to the muniment room, 1936-1957; donations, 1952-1980; purchase of the T H Huxley papers, 1933-1961, 1987.
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:
Accruals:
Archival history:
Created and accumulated by Imperial College of Science,
Immediate source of acquisition:
ALLIED MATERIALS
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DESCRIPTION NOTES
Note:
Archivist's note: Compiled by Julie Tancell as part of the RSLP AIM25 project.
Date(s) of descriptions: January 2001