Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1933-1987 (ongoing) (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
4 boxes
Context area
Name of creator
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.
Archival history
Created and accumulated by Imperial College of Science,
GB 0098 GMM 1933-1987 (ongoing) Series of Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine records 4 boxes Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
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.
Created and accumulated by Imperial College of Science,
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.
The records are arranged in sections as outlined in the scope and content.
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.
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.
English
A catalogue is available at the College Archives.
Compiled by Julie Tancell as part of the RSLP AIM25 project. 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. January 2001 Archive facilities Archive repositories Archives Huxley , Thomas Henry , 1825-1895 , scientist and educationist Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine I Archives Information/library facilities
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
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.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
The records are arranged in sections as outlined in the scope and content.
Conditions of access and use area
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.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
Language and script notes
English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
A catalogue is available at the College Archives.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Publication note
Notes area
Note
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Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
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.
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- English