GB 0103 MS ADD 270 - Heathcote Papers

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0103 MS ADD 270

Title

Heathcote Papers

Date(s)

  • c1930-c1972 (Creation)

Level of description

Extent and medium

2 boxes

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

Heathcote was Reader in the History of Science Department at University College London from 1946 to 1973.

Archival history

GB 0103 MS ADD 270 c1930-c1972 Collection (fonds) 2 boxes Heathcote , Niels Hugh de Vaudrey , b 1895 , Reader in the History of Science

Heathcote was Reader in the History of Science Department at University College London from 1946 to 1973.

Presented with Heathcote's library in 1979.

The collection contains handwritten notebooks and loose typescript papers. Some of the notebooks are entitled 'Electricitat' or 'J.H.Waitz' and are often in German. Some are concerned with the history of electricity. The folders contain loose papers, often correspondence, about student work and exams and societies, in the history of science.

Certain restrictions apply. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under data protection legislation. Please contact Special Collections for further information. PEASE NOTE: we may require four weeks' notice to assess the collection for access.

Photocopies/photographs/microfilm are supplied for private research only at the Archivist's discretion. Please note that material may be unsuitable for copying on conservation grounds, and that photographs cannot be photocopied in any circumstances. Researchers who wish to publish material must seek copyright permission from the copyright owner.
English and German

Not yet catalogued.

  1999  Electricity Heathcote , Niels Hugh de Vaudrey , b 1895 , Reader in the History of Science History of science Science of science University College London , Department of the History and Philosophy of Science Waitz , J H , fl 1744-1746 , German scientist

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Presented with Heathcote's library in 1979.

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Scope and content

The collection contains handwritten notebooks and loose typescript papers. Some of the notebooks are entitled 'Electricitat' or 'J.H.Waitz' and are often in German. Some are concerned with the history of electricity. The folders contain loose papers, often correspondence, about student work and exams and societies, in the history of science.

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Conditions governing access

Certain restrictions apply. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under data protection legislation. Please contact Special Collections for further information. PEASE NOTE: we may require four weeks' notice to assess the collection for access.

Conditions governing reproduction

Photocopies/photographs/microfilm are supplied for private research only at the Archivist's discretion. Please note that material may be unsuitable for copying on conservation grounds, and that photographs cannot be photocopied in any circumstances. Researchers who wish to publish material must seek copyright permission from the copyright owner.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English and German

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Not yet catalogued.

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Institution identifier

University College London

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Language(s)

  • English

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