Fonds GB 0096 UoL/EM - Department of Extra-Mural Studies

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Reference code

GB 0096 UoL/EM

Title

Department of Extra-Mural Studies

Date(s)

  • [1876-1990] (Creation)

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

circa 20 shelf metres plus 22 boxes of uncatalogued papers

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

In 1876 the London Society for the Extension of University Education was founded with the aim of encouraging working people into higher education. In 1900 it became the Board to Promote the Extension of University Teaching (BPEUT) and became part of the University of London. The BPEUT became the University Extension and Tutorial Classes Council in 1928. This body was replaced by the Council of Extra-Mural Studies (later the Department of Extra-Mural Studies). The Department was integrated into Birkbeck College in 1988 and was initially known as the Centre for Extra-Mural Studies.

Archival history

Deposited by R A S Knowles, Assistant Director (1965-1973)

GB 0096 UoL/EM [1876-1990] fonds circa 20 shelf metres plus 22 boxes of uncatalogued papers Department of Extra-Mural Studies , University of London

In 1876 the London Society for the Extension of University Education was founded with the aim of encouraging working people into higher education. In 1900 it became the Board to Promote the Extension of University Teaching (BPEUT) and became part of the University of London. The BPEUT became the University Extension and Tutorial Classes Council in 1928. This body was replaced by the Council of Extra-Mural Studies (later the Department of Extra-Mural Studies). The Department was integrated into Birkbeck College in 1988 and was initially known as the Centre for Extra-Mural Studies.

Deposited by R A S Knowles, Assistant Director (1965-1973)

RAS Knowles

Papers relating to the Department of Extra-Mural Studies, [1876-1990], including London Society for the Extension of University Teaching, Universities Board - minutes 1879-1893, Council reports 1877-1888, 1897-1898; Board to Promote the Extension of University Teaching annual reports, 1902/3-1928/9; University Extension and Tutorial Classes Council annual reports, 1929/30-1944/45; Council for Extra-Mural Studies annual reports 1951/2-1981-2, minutes 1966-1982 (incomplete), tutors' reports on classes, 1943-1982; Board to Promote the Extension of University Teaching minutes, 1900-1929; University Extension and Tutorial Classes Council minutes, 1929-1946; University Extension Committee minutes, agenda, papers 1929-1982, annual reports 1948-1958; Holiday Courses for Foreign Teachers records, [1907-1976]; printed regulations for school inspection, 1897-1930 (incomplete); other committees' records include Advisory Committee on Diploma on Theory and Practice of Physical Action papers, 1929-1953.

Open except for files which may be closed under the Freedom of Information Act. Please see archivist for details. 24 hours notice is necessary for a research visit.

English

A hard-copy of the full catalogue is available in the Special Collections reading room. Pdf copies of the summary guide and a list of uncatalogued papers are attached to this collection-level description.

Imported from the Senate House catalogue and edited by Sarah Drewery.

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.

Feb 2009. London Society for the Extension of University Teaching x Board to Promote the Extension of University Teaching x University Extension and Tutorial Classes Council University of London Higher education institutions Higher education Educational levels Extension education Universities University extension Council of Extra-Mural Studies x Department of Extra-Mural Studies x Centre for Extra-Mural Studies Birkbeck College Educational institutions

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

RAS Knowles

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Scope and content

Papers relating to the Department of Extra-Mural Studies, [1876-1990], including London Society for the Extension of University Teaching, Universities Board - minutes 1879-1893, Council reports 1877-1888, 1897-1898; Board to Promote the Extension of University Teaching annual reports, 1902/3-1928/9; University Extension and Tutorial Classes Council annual reports, 1929/30-1944/45; Council for Extra-Mural Studies annual reports 1951/2-1981-2, minutes 1966-1982 (incomplete), tutors' reports on classes, 1943-1982; Board to Promote the Extension of University Teaching minutes, 1900-1929; University Extension and Tutorial Classes Council minutes, 1929-1946; University Extension Committee minutes, agenda, papers 1929-1982, annual reports 1948-1958; Holiday Courses for Foreign Teachers records, [1907-1976]; printed regulations for school inspection, 1897-1930 (incomplete); other committees' records include Advisory Committee on Diploma on Theory and Practice of Physical Action papers, 1929-1953.

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Conditions governing access

Open except for files which may be closed under the Freedom of Information Act. Please see archivist for details. 24 hours notice is necessary for a research visit.

Conditions governing reproduction

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

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Finding aids

A hard-copy of the full catalogue is available in the Special Collections reading room. Pdf copies of the summary guide and a list of uncatalogued papers are attached to this collection-level description.

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Institution identifier

Senate House Library, University of London

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.

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Language(s)

  • English

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