GB 0402 SBE - BEAVER, Prof Stanley Henry (1907-1984)

13 boxes

GB 0402 SBE 1930-1980 Collection (fonds) 13 boxes Beaver , Stanley Henry , 1907-1984 , geographer

Studied at University College London and appointed lecturer at the London School of Economics in 1929. Served in the Geographical Intelligence Division of the Admiralty during World War Two, specialising in railways and south east Europe. In 1950 became founding Professor of Geography at Keele. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, 1930-1984. Member of the Council of the Royal Geographical Society, 1943-1947. Received the Murchison Grant in 1962.

Donated by Mrs Beaver in 1985

Papers of Prof Stanley Henry Beaver, 1930-1980, including papers on European railways; draft chapters for The British Isles; notes for Admiralty Handbooks on the Netherlands East Indies; papers on housing and planning and papers on British sand and gravel resources.

None expected

Each box is devoted to a particular subject, but papers are not listed.

Open by appointment only, subject to completion of application form. Non-Fellows require a letter of reference.

Photocopying at Archivist's discretion, and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.
English.

Generally typescripts with numerous loose photographs; in good condition.

The RGS archives: a handlist compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.

RGS Archives: Director's correspondence: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s: Beaver, H.S.

Prepared by David Tatham, Archives Volunteer using existing finding aids. Revised by Sarah Drewery.
Sources: Geog. Jnl. Obit. vol. 151 pp 305-6. ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA. 23 October 2000; Nov 2008. Accommodation Admiralty , Geographical Intelligence Division Beaver , Stanley Henry , 1907-1984 , geographer Building design Building standards Construction engineering Europe Geography Housing Human geography Indonesia Natural resources Netherlands East Indies Petrology Physical geography Railway transport Rocks Sands Sedimentary rocks South East Asia Transport UK Western Europe London England

Donated by Mrs Beaver in 1985

Papers of Prof Stanley Henry Beaver, 1930-1980, including papers on European railways; draft chapters for The British Isles; notes for Admiralty Handbooks on the Netherlands East Indies; papers on housing and planning and papers on British sand and gravel resources.

None expected

Each box is devoted to a particular subject, but papers are not listed.

Open by appointment only, subject to completion of application form. Non-Fellows require a letter of reference.

Photocopying at Archivist's discretion, and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.

• English

• Latin

English.

RGS Archives: Director's correspondence: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s: Beaver, H.S.

The RGS archives: a handlist compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.

ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA.

• English