GB 0098 SR-SW - Former Students of Imperial College

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GB 0098 SR-SW

Title

Former Students of Imperial College

Date(s)

  • Created 1896-2001 (ongoing) (Creation)

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7 boxes

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Biographical history

The Alumni Relations Office maintains regular contact with all former students of the College. The Office distributes the alumni magazine, IC Matters and services the administrative needs of the Constituent College Associations.
The Royal College of Science Union Motor Club maintains the College mascot 'Jezebel', a 1916 Dennis N - Type fire engine, donated to Imperial College in 1955. 'Boanergesis' is the City & Guilds College mascot, a 1902 James & Browne veteran car purchased in 1934. The mascot of the Royal School of Mines is the 1926 Morris T type truck 'Clementine', which in 1959 replaced the first Clementine, a steam roller.
During the First World War 2418 students from Imperial College served in the forces, of which 319 died.

Archival history

Created and accumulated by Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine during the course of business.
GB 0098 SR-SW Created 1896-2001 (ongoing) Series of Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine records 7 boxes Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
The Alumni Relations Office maintains regular contact with all former students of the College. The Office distributes the alumni magazine, IC Matters and services the administrative needs of the Constituent College Associations.
The Royal College of Science Union Motor Club maintains the College mascot 'Jezebel', a 1916 Dennis N - Type fire engine, donated to Imperial College in 1955. 'Boanergesis' is the City & Guilds College mascot, a 1902 James & Browne veteran car purchased in 1934. The mascot of the Royal School of Mines is the 1926 Morris T type truck 'Clementine', which in 1959 replaced the first Clementine, a steam roller.
During the First World War 2418 students from Imperial College served in the forces, of which 319 died.

Created and accumulated by Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine during the course of business.

Records relating to former students of Imperial College, 1896-2001, comprising records of old students, including Rectors' and Registry papers; registers of the Associates and old students of the Royal College of Chemistry, Royal School of Mines and Royal College of Science, 1896; Royal School of Mines, 1920-1961; Royal College of Science, 1909-1951; Central Technical College Old Students' Association reports and members, 1902-1973; City and Guilds College register of students 1884-1934; service lists for Imperial College, 1921; City and Guilds College, 1941-1942 (SR);
records of the Development Office, notably copies of the alumni magazine IC Matters, 1992; papers concerning events held by the Friends of Imperial College, 1991-1998; the Alumnus Office, including alumni address book, 1990; alumni printout, 1935-1985, (SRA);
papers relating to Imperial College mascots, including Boanerges, 1977-1980, Clementine I, II, Jezebel (ST);
papers relating to War Memorials, notably minutes of the Memorial Fund Committee, 1899-1908; Imperial College War Memorial and Athletic Ground Committee, 1919-1922; War Memorials for the City and Guilds College, 1922, 1950-1962; Royal School of Mines, 1948 (SW).

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.

Records relating to Student Unions and Associations (S), First and Second World Wars (GW, GX) and the College Registry (GR), held at Imperial College.

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. October 2000 City and Guilds College Students University students Transport Vehicles Motor vehicles Educational organizations Educational administrative structure Educational associations Student organizations Organizations Associations Architecture Monuments War memorials Royal School of Mines Royal College of Science Royal College of Chemistry Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine

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Records relating to former students of Imperial College, 1896-2001, comprising records of old students, including Rectors' and Registry papers; registers of the Associates and old students of the Royal College of Chemistry, Royal School of Mines and Royal College of Science, 1896; Royal School of Mines, 1920-1961; Royal College of Science, 1909-1951; Central Technical College Old Students' Association reports and members, 1902-1973; City and Guilds College register of students 1884-1934; service lists for Imperial College, 1921; City and Guilds College, 1941-1942 (SR);
records of the Development Office, notably copies of the alumni magazine IC Matters, 1992; papers concerning events held by the Friends of Imperial College, 1991-1998; the Alumnus Office, including alumni address book, 1990; alumni printout, 1935-1985, (SRA);
papers relating to Imperial College mascots, including Boanerges, 1977-1980, Clementine I, II, Jezebel (ST);
papers relating to War Memorials, notably minutes of the Memorial Fund Committee, 1899-1908; Imperial College War Memorial and Athletic Ground Committee, 1919-1922; War Memorials for the City and Guilds College, 1922, 1950-1962; Royal School of Mines, 1948 (SW).

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Accruals

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The records are arranged in sections as outlined in the scope and content.

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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

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English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Records relating to Student Unions and Associations (S), First and Second World Wars (GW, GX) and the College Registry (GR), held at Imperial College.

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A catalogue is available at the College Archives.

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Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine

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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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  • English

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