The archive spans the years 1982-2007 and comprises: administrative papers, including correspondence, 1982-2004; documentation of A and A-organised events and conferences, 1982-2007; minutes of meetings, 1982-2000; accounts, 1994-2003; membership lists, 1980s-1990s; and documentation of A and A funding bids, 1983-2004. Printed matter includes a complete run (to issue 60) of the Art and Architecture Journal (1984-2006), and a range of other A and A publications and ephemera (postcards, fliers), many of which were designed by Pentagram Design. There is also a set of posters used to advertise the lecture series. The collection is augmented by a range of peripheral material published by other sympathetic bodies, including the Public Art Forum and the Landscape and Arts Network.
Art and ArchitecturePapers of activist and historian Noreen Branson (1910-2003), including: wartime correspondence between Noreen and husband Clive Branson regarding miscellaneous and personal topics, 1941-1943; photographs of artwork and paintings by Clive Branson, n.d.; miscellaneous papers, press cuttings and correspondence regarding Clive Branson's death in 1944 and papers concerning Branson's art career, 1941-1944; typescript Communist Party of Great Britain papers of various classes and publications, possibly compiled by Noreen Branson, c1945; handwritten notes on books, pamphlets and conferences, possibly by Branson or Emile Burns, c1945 -1950; press cuttings regarding the stock exchange and the economy, 1967.
Branson , Noreen , 1910-2003 , activist and historianLetter from George Chalmers of the Office for Trade, Whitehall to T Cadell, Esq, publisher, 17 Feb 1821. Referring to Chalmers's work Caledonia.
Autograph, with signature.
Chalmers , George , 1742-1825 , antiquary and public servantPortrait of Lilian de Lissa, first principal of Gipsy Hill Teacher Training College, by artist Gilbert Spencer. The painting was commissioned by the college as a present for Miss de Lissa and presented to her in a ceremony in October 1953. The portrait has been held by Gipsy Hill Teacher Training College prior to passing to Kingston Polytechnic and Kingston University.
Spencer , Gilbert , 1892-1979 , artistRecords of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' External Affairs Committee, 1932-1950, comprising correspondence and related papers covering a wide variety of issues reflecting the Committee's broad terms of reference, for example: maternity hospitals, midwifery, female circumcision, pregnancy in wartime, maternal mortality and nutrition in pregnancy. It should be noted however, that much of the material included in the series appears to have been placed here in error simply because it relates to the external affairs of the College. As well as containing records of the External Affairs Committee, this fonds also has records related to the general external affairs of the college. Some of these records are concerned with obstetrics and gynaecology during the period of the Second World War.
Royal College of Obstetricians and GynaecologistsTelegram from George V of Sandringham, [Norfolk] to [Hardinge Stanley Giffard], Earl of Halsbury, 25 Jan 1920. Offering congratulations on the 70th anniversary of Halsbury being called to the Bar.
George V , 1865-1936 , King of Great Britain and IrelandCorrespondence between Henry Hucks Gibbs and Edward Lucas Jenks Ridsdale (Chief Assayer of the Royal Mint), on bimetallism (i.e. the use of a monetary standard based on both silver and gold), 1876-1884. Including a letter from E Koch to Gibbs, thanking him for permission to translate a pamphlet on bimetallism into German.
Gibbs , Henry Hucks , 1819-1907 , 1st Baron Aldenham , banker and scholar3 letters and a postcard from Guy Hamilton of The Athenaeum, London to Major [Harry George Julius] Heydeman MC, 1954-1955. Arranging to borrow illustrative material from Heydeman's collection for Hamilton's lectures on local history.
All items are autograph, with signatures.
Hamilton , Guy , fl 1954-1955 , lecturer in the history of LondonLetter from Edward Hawkins to James Dodsley Cuff, [Jul-Aug] 1841. On numismatical matters.
Autograph, with signature. Marked as received on 3 Aug 1841.
Hawkins , Edward , 1780-1867 , museum curator and numismatist2 postcards from George Jacob Holyoake of Eastern Lodge, Brighton to Edwin Ashworth, Todmorden Hall, Yorkshire, West Riding. (1) On the subject of portraits, 1 Feb [1897]. (2) 'Thank you for your pleasant birthday note. I have pleasant memories of Todmorden', 16 Apr 1901.
Both letters are autograph, with signatures.
Holyoake , George Jacob , 1817-1906 , co-operator and secularistManuscript volume containing papers relating to William Wood and the minting of halfpence and farthings for Ireland comprising transcripts of a report of the Committee of the Privy Council of 24 Jul 1724 and the ensuing Order in Council of 6 Aug 1724, both relating to Wood's Irish coinage, with a copy of 'Mr Wood's Proposals'.
UnknownRecords collected from within Kingston School of Art at Kingston University and from external donors relating to the history of Kingston School of Art / Kingston College of Art (later part of Kingston Polytechnic and Kingston University). Records collected include photographs, events and exhibition programmes and invitations, prospectuses, leaflets, and correspondence. Originally collected as part of the Archive KSA Project.
Kingston School of Art Kingston College of Art Kingston Polytechnic Kingston UniversityLetter from John Edward Masefield of Boars Hill, Oxford to [Sir John] Rhys, [1900-1915]. Declining invitations to attend a 'Founder's Feast' and to join 'your Council'.
Autograph, with signature.
Masefield , John Edward , 1878-1967 , poet and novelistPoem by John Edward Masefield, 1965. Verses entitled Lines for the 1965 HMS Victory Calendar, produced to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ship's launch.
Autograph.
Masefield , John Edward , 1878-1967 , poet and novelistLetter from John Minter Morgan of 12 Stratton Street, Piccadilly to Dr Henry Travis, 24 Dec 1851. Suggesting a dinner engagement.
Written in another hand and signed by Morgan.
Morgan , John Minter , 1782-1854 , educationist and socialistItems belonging to Iris Murdoch presented by Audi Bayley. These items were from Iris Murdoch's former home in Charlbury Road and include letters written by Iris Murdoch to Borys and Audi Villers [later Audi Bayley], a planning notebook for Jackson's Dilemma, and a range of objects. Includes:
1) Large bust of Iris Murdoch mounted on marble
2) Iris Murdoch's teddy bear 'Jimbo'
3) Painting by Iris Murdoch 1941
4) Tapestry by Iris Murdoch of fish with the initials IM and JB
5) Gold edged bowl
6) 5 stones and 9 Asian religious figurines / icons from Murdoch's writing desk
7) Letters from Iris Murdoch to Audi Bayley and her first husband Boris Villiers
8) Green box containing brooch- appears to be enamelled George IV shilling from 1820s
9) 4 replica medieval icons mounted on wood
10) Framed photographs from Iris Murdoch's study of Murdoch as a child and Murdoch's parents
11) 3 Canadian stone figurines depicting an owl, a penguin and a seal
12) 2 stone figurines of a cow and a lion, with painted and gilded details
13) 11 dress necklaces worn by Murdoch and kept in her study
14) A notebook with planning notes by Murdoch for the novel 'Jackson's Dilemma'
Murdoch , Dame , Jean Iris , 1919-1999 , authorResearch materials compiled by Caroline Frances Oates for her PhD thesis, 'The Trials of Werewolves in Franche-Comte in the Early Modern Period', including photocopies, microfilms and photographs of original documents, with letter regarding the deposit of the material at Senate House Library, University of London (1986-1993). The thesis was published in 1993.
Oates , Caroline Frances , fl 1986-1993 , historianThis collection consists of correspondence, notes and writings, artwork, photographs, press cuttings, exhibition material, printed material, personal documentation, financial documentiation, and ephemeral items relating to Cecil and Elisabeth Collins.
Collins , Cecil James Henry , 1908–1989 , painterLetter from Gaston Paris, 110 rue du Bac, Paris to [Rabbi Moses Gaster], 23 Jun 1887. Thanking Gaster for sending a copy of his Ilchester Lectures on Greeko-Slavonic literature and its relation to the folklore of Europe during the Middle Ages ... (1887). Autograph, with signature.
Paris , Bruno Paulin Gaston , 1839-1903 , literary scholar and philologist x Paris , GastonThe photographs in this collection cover areas of Peri's work between 1920 and 1966. They include images of his early constructivist work, bronze figurines, cement sculptures and pictures of the artist at work. The drawings and sketches are mainly of people in a variety of simple poses, but are all undated. The correspondence refers to possible commissions for the London County Council, 1958 and an exhibition of his work at St. Pancras Public Library, 1963.
Peri , Peter Laszlo , formerly Ladislas Weisz , 1899-1967 , sculptor and etcherLetter from Sir Thomas Phillipps of Oxford to [Edward Duke], 14 Mar 1837. '... my thanks for the kind manner in which you express a wish to see my portion of the Wilts History in print. You will be gratified to hear that I have advanced to page 56 of the 2nd part of Aubreys Wilts [John Aubrey Natural History of Wiltshire] ... & have this last week collected from the stores of Bodley some information which I did not before possess'. Mentioning the expense of publication and the difficulty of selling works of local history. 'I am not so rich as our mutual and valuable friend Sir Richard Hoare to be able to spend & lose 2000 per annum for the mere pleasure of illustrating the History of Wiltshire. At the same time I have no wish to make it a profitable speculation for myself.' Saying that he is happy to purchase a copy of Duke's book [probably Prolusiones historicae (1837)].
Autograph, with signature.
Phillipps , Sir , Thomas , 1792-1872 , 1st Baronet , collector of books and manuscriptsLetter from Stephen Harry Skillington of 20 Victoria Park Road, Leicester to [Alexander Hamilton] Thompson, 21 Nov 1923. Covering letter enclosing a copy of Skillington's book [A History of Leicester (1923)]; also discussing Skillington's health, etc.
Autograph, with signature.
Skillington , Stephen Harry , b 1875 , writer on the history of LeicesterPhotographs and correspondence relating to the career and life of journalist Jean Soward, including photographs from her time as fashion journalist with the News Chronicle in Paris, studio portraits, photographs of Vernon Bartlett in Spain during the Civil War and miscelleaneous correpondence, including letters from Vernon Bartlett MP (to whom she was secretary), typescript of short story 'Extravaganza' and typescript poetry (1946-1952).
Soward , Jean Marie , b 1919 , journalistThe archive consists of literary and general correspondence including press cuttings (1888-1938); correspondence on Ecce Mater (1914-1918); letters and press cuttings on article 'Women Preachers'; papers related to Cambridge; letters and papers found in copy of Past and Future of Ethics (1923-1951); manuscript article 'Clothes and the Women' (undated.); genealogy of family of Tuker (undated.); printed pamphlets and articles by Tucker (1887-1921). Her correspondence includes letters from prominent women including suffragette leaders and includes a letter from Dr Joan Malleson.
Tuker , Mildred Anna Rosalie , fl 1862-1957 , writerLetter from Sir Charles Wood, Chancellor of the Exchequer, of Hickleton, [near Doncaster] to an unspecified recipient, 19 Oct 1849. 'Dear Sir, It is unlucky that the D.G. [i.e. Dei Gratia (by the grace of God)] was left out [from the inscription on the new florin (2 shilling) coin] - people attach more importance to such matters now a days. Yours truly C. Wood'.
Autograph, with signature.
Wood , Charles , 1800-1885 , 1st Viscount Halifax , politicianLetter from John Yates of Liverpool to his son, Reverend James Yates, 30 Apr 1810. Congratulating him on coming of age.
Autograph, with signature.
Yates , John , 1755-1826 , Unitarian minister