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Date(s)
- [1923-1971] (Creation)
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39 16 mm reels
Context area
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Biographical history
The South-Western Polytechnic was opened at Manresa Road, Chelsea, in 1895, to provide scientific and technical education to Londoners. Day and evening classes for men and women comprised study in domestic economy, mathematics, engineering, natural science, art and music. It changed its name to Chelsea Polytechnic in 1922 and taught a growing number of registered students of the University of London, and this relationship was later formally recognised when the Polytechnic, now reconstituted as Chelsea College of Science and Technology, was admitted as a School of the University in 1966. The renamed Chelsea College was formally incorporated into the University of London in 1971. Chelsea merged with King's and Queen Elizabeth College in 1985. The Registry was responsible for the organisation and audit of academic and educational provision throughout the College, most notably in overseeing examinations and academic assessment, and by way of organising ceremonies and graduations.
Repository
Archival history
GB 0100 KCLCA C/MF [1923-1971] Series level descriptions of King's College London Archives 39 16 mm reels Chelsea Polytechnic
Chelsea College of Science and Technology
Chelsea College Registry
The South-Western Polytechnic was opened at Manresa Road, Chelsea, in 1895, to provide scientific and technical education to Londoners. Day and evening classes for men and women comprised study in domestic economy, mathematics, engineering, natural science, art and music. It changed its name to Chelsea Polytechnic in 1922 and taught a growing number of registered students of the University of London, and this relationship was later formally recognised when the Polytechnic, now reconstituted as Chelsea College of Science and Technology, was admitted as a School of the University in 1966. The renamed Chelsea College was formally incorporated into the University of London in 1971. Chelsea merged with King's and Queen Elizabeth College in 1985. The Registry was responsible for the organisation and audit of academic and educational provision throughout the College, most notably in overseeing examinations and academic assessment, and by way of organising ceremonies and graduations.
Transferred from the Registry of Chelsea College.
Chelsea College student files, [1923-1971] (reels 1-33). Information contained typically includes name, date of birth, nationality, secondary education, department, main subject, qualification sought, session, full or part time, subjects, tutor, results, scholarships, permanent address and degree awarded. Some records also give other educational institutions attended, GCE and `A' Level results, subjects and marks. This series also includes examination question papers, 1967-1974, 1976-1977 (reels 34-36, 39), BSc degree classifications, 1968-1972 (reel 37), BSc degree pass lists and mark sheets, 1972-1973 (reel 38). The BSc pass list gives name, field of study, course codes and some marks. The BSc mark sheet contains name, course, examiner's name, session, result, value including pass mark and course work percentages, and final degree classification.
Student files are organised alphabetically.
Subject to an eighty year closure period from date of leaving, but may be consulted by the Ceremonies and Events Office and other appropriate College staff.
Printouts of records can be supplied to the Ceremonies and Events Office and other appropriate College staff.
English
The microfilm series is located in the King's College London Archives Reading Room.
A duplicate series is available located in the Archives' College Vault.
Chelsea College Microfiche Records (Ref: C/MFF) and Chelsea College Registry Student Records (Ref: CAR), which follow on from this series.
Sources: King's College London catalogues; Chelsea College Annual Reports. H Silver and S J Teague eds, Chelsea College - A History (London, 1977). Compiled by Beverley Ager as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997; ISAD(G), Second edition, 2000. January 2002 Chelsea College Chelsea College of Science and Technology Chelsea College , Registry Chelsea Polytechnic Educational evaluation Educational levels Examination marks Examinations Higher education Student evaluation Students University students
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Transferred from the Registry of Chelsea College.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Chelsea College student files, [1923-1971] (reels 1-33). Information contained typically includes name, date of birth, nationality, secondary education, department, main subject, qualification sought, session, full or part time, subjects, tutor, results, scholarships, permanent address and degree awarded. Some records also give other educational institutions attended, GCE and `A' Level results, subjects and marks. This series also includes examination question papers, 1967-1974, 1976-1977 (reels 34-36, 39), BSc degree classifications, 1968-1972 (reel 37), BSc degree pass lists and mark sheets, 1972-1973 (reel 38). The BSc pass list gives name, field of study, course codes and some marks. The BSc mark sheet contains name, course, examiner's name, session, result, value including pass mark and course work percentages, and final degree classification.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Student files are organised alphabetically.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Subject to an eighty year closure period from date of leaving, but may be consulted by the Ceremonies and Events Office and other appropriate College staff.
Conditions governing reproduction
Printouts of records can be supplied to the Ceremonies and Events Office and other appropriate College staff.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
Language and script notes
English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Chelsea College Microfiche Records (Ref: C/MFF) and Chelsea College Registry Student Records (Ref: CAR), which follow on from this series.
Finding aids
The microfilm series is located in the King's College London Archives Reading Room.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
A duplicate series is available located in the Archives' College Vault.
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Rules and/or conventions used
National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997; ISAD(G), Second edition, 2000.
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Language(s)
- English