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Records of the Archway Road Methodist Church, including register of baptisms, 1865-1897; Leaders' Meeting minute books; financial accounts; Trustees' Meeting minute books; Trustees' correspondence and notes; papers of the Missionary Society and papers of the Sunday School.

Records of the British Bankers' Association, including General Council, Executive Committee and Annual General Meeting minute books; annual reports; financial accounts; papers of Committees including the Foreign Exchange Committee and the Fiscal Committee; public relations papers including press releases and circulars; papers regarding bank employees; papers regarding the EEC Banking Federation; rules, regulations and other papers relating to membership; and papers relating to various matters of interest to the banking community including income tax, security, fraud, liquidity, clearing house payments, inter-bank cooperation, legislation, bankruptcy, credit, audits and taxation.

Restricted access to later records.

Records of Caledonian Road Primitive Methodist Church, 1950-1976, including notes concerning collections required from church; letter from London County Council concerning church site; Trustees' minute book, correspondence, invoices and receipts; leaflet concerning church anniversary celebrations.

Wesleyan Methodist Church, Caledonian Road: register of baptisms, 1866-1916.

Records of the Camden Street Wesleyan Methodist Church and the King Street Primitive Methodist Church (later the Plender Street Methodist Church), including financial accounts, 1941-1947; correspondence regarding war damage, 1944-1951 and leaflets advertising mission events, 1954.

Records of Cannon Lane Methodist Church, Pinner, comprising pamphlet concerning building development scheme and fundraising, 1963 and article of agreement between G E Cowie and C Laurier for tenancy of furnished house known as 68 Love Lane, including related correspondence and income tax and land tax forms 1942-1947.

Records of central administration of the Post Office Telegraphs and Telephones (later Post Office Telecommunications) including records of the Post Office Board (including meeting papers TCB 54), Post Office Advisory Committee and other central functions.

The records concern both strategic telegraphy and telephony activities, such as policy, planning, legal papers (including on the takeover of the National Telephone Company) and routine reporting, and central operational activities including personnel and communications (including Joint Production Council publications, staff magazines, press notices, media coverage and training school and studio photographs).

These central administration records also include the minuted papers relating to telecommunication services 1889-1977 that, for various reasons, fell outside previous archival transfer. The subjects in these minuted papers (TCB 2) include satellite communications (Early Bird), international telephone services, policies toward staff and unions, telephone information services (including ship telephone services, roads and weather, teletourist service, speaking clock and the Santa Claus service), and technological developments (including telephone kiosks, the answering machine, "Amplifying Telephone" and "Laryngaphone").

Records of Chiswick Maternity Hospital comprising operations register, 1943-1968 and births register, 1943-1975.

Records of the London Central Mission Circuit of the Methodist Church, 1925-1960, including Circuit schedule books; Quarterly Meeting minutes; Executive Committee minutes; financial accounts; Local Preacher's Meeting minutes; Trustees' correspondence and papers; correspondence regarding staff; Methodist Missionary Society financial accounts and papers of the Circuit Youth Council.

Records of Harrow Methodist Circuit, 1921-1995, including administrative papers; financial accounts; papers, correspondence, circulars and publications relating to Circuit Property Committee; circulars and leaflets; Circuit archivist's papers; Quarterly Meeting statements and agendas; correspondence; issues of Bulletin, newsletter of The Women's Fellowship of the Methodist Church; Circuit preaching plans and directories; issues of Harrow Circuit Outlook, newsletter of the Circuit; photographs of Ruislip Methodist Church, North Harrow Methodist Church, South Harrow Methodist Church, Pinner Methodist Church, Cannon Lane Methodist Church, Pinner, Eastcote Methodist Church and Circuit manses; agreements and correspondence regarding Performing Rights Society and correspondence regarding Manse Trust.

Records of Clayhall Synagogue including minutes, agendas and meeting papers.

Records of Eastcote Church, comprising Centenary Souvenir handbook, 1948 and booklet concerning church finance, 1960s.

Papers of Haggerston Methodist Church, 1944-1958, including Trustees minutes; correspondence relating to war damage and proposals for redevelopment in the local area; London County Council plans for redevelopment of Benfleet Place; and correspondence regarding the appointment of a deaconess.

Records of Harrow Methodist Church, Bessborough Road, comprising Diamond Jubilee pamphlet and Diamond Jubilee Fund donation card, 1965 and Diamond Jubilee and closing service booklets, and accounts, printed material and correspondence regarding the closure of the church, 1967-1973.

Records of Harrow Weald Methodist Church comprising Society meetings minute book, 1959-1971 and financial reports, report of the Circuit Policy Committee, registration of religious charities booklet and general correspondence, 1960-1972.

Records of Harrow Methodist Church, Welldon Crescent, including Trinity Church Harrow report on work at Welldon Crescent former Methodist church, 1980; The Welldon Centre (formerly Welldon Crescent Methodist Church) Annual Report, 1983; register of baptisms, 1949-1975; reports on inspections and general correspondence regarding a controlled parking zone outside the church, 1963-1968; draft copy of Renewal of Trust, agendas and accounts for Annual Trustees Meetings and estimates and specifications for work to be carried out, 1961-1969; plan of church grounds, plan of 'Easirect' garage, an artists impression of the church, order for fire extinguishers and related correspondence, 1948-1960; Local Youth Reports and correspondence, 1957-1971; Youth Council minute book, 1951-1963; applications to County Council of Middlesex for continued use of the scout hut with related correspondence, 1948-1970 and glass plate negative depicting church exterior, 20th century (please note: this item can only be viewed in the conservation studio).

Records of the Highgate Circuit, Methodist Church, 1873-1979, including Quarterly Meeting minute books; reports; financial accounts; minute books of other committees including the Ministerial Invitation Committee, the Finance Committee, the General Purpose Committee and the Local Preachers' Meeting; papers of the Performing Rights Society; papers regarding the management of manses [minister's residences] on the Circuit and Circuit preaching plans and directories.

Records of the Holly Park Methodist Church, including register of members, 1947-1972; Leaders' Meeting minute book; Finance Committee minute book; financial accounts; Trustees' Meeting minute book; Trustees' correspondence and plans relating to rebuilding of chapel and hall; papers relating to the Choir; leaflets, newspaper cuttings and photographs regarding the opening of the rebuilt chapel.

Records of Hornsey Road Methodist Church, including registers of baptism, 1843-1939; register of marriages, 1867-1913 and financial accounts.

Records of Islington Central Methodist Church and its predecessors, including registers of baptisms for Drayton Park Methodist Church, Highbury, 1882-1931, and Islington Central Methodist Church, 1931-1963; minutes of Quarterly Meetings and Leader's Meetings; Trustees correspondence, minutes and financial accounts and papers relating to the Sunday School.

Records of Jackson's Lane Methodist Church (also known as Highgate Methodist Church), comprising register of baptisms 1906-1971.

Papers of Cpt Jenkin Jones, consisting of official service documents, logs, 1822 to 1839, 1841 to 1842, and a letterbook, 1822 to 1824 and 1839 to 1842. There are also a number of personal letters and papers relating to Jones's court martial.

Papers of William Henry Jones-Byrom. They contain one log, 1844 to 1848, letters to his mother, 1859, appointments, 1844 to 1860, and Captain Osborn's report on the mission of the FURIOUS in China.

Records of the Kentish Town Circuit, Methodist Church, 1866-1933, comprising Quarterly Meeting minute book; financial accounts; bills for work carried out and a resolution regarding church members serving in the Armed Forces, 1916.

Records of Kenton Methodist Church, including booklet entitled "Our Golden Jubilee", 1977; Kenton Methodist Church Newsletters, 1946-1993; service of re-dedication following the redevelopment of the church, 1990; Trustees correspondence, 1938-1947; agendas, minutes and reports of Church Council meetings, 1981-1982; Church Directories, 1983 and 1992-1993.

King's Cross Methodist Mission, Charlotte Street (later Carnegie Street), including registers of baptisms, 1896-1932; Church Meeting minutes and Leader's Meeting minutes; financial accounts; Trustees' minutes, papers and correspondence; newspaper cuttings and a guide to the Caledonian Road Circuit, 1953.

Records of the King's Cross Central Methodist Mission, Crestfield Street, 1933-1956 including correspondence regarding the freehold and leasehold of the Church and adjoining properties, and correspondence regarding a proposed hostel and community centre.

Records of the Maidstone Street Methodist Church, Haggerston, later the Harbour Light Church, Goldsmith's Row, Haggerston, including registers of baptisms, 1897-1944; papers regarding membership of the Church; minute books for Church Meetings, Leader's Meetings and other church committees; Trustees' meeting minutes, correspondence and financial accounts; papers of the Sunday School and leaflets, including a history of the church to 1946.

Records of the Dalston Methodist Church, Mayfield Road, 1943-1956, comprising correspondence and papers concerning war damage and re-building, and leaflet advertising Sunday School anniversary.

This catagory contains examples of various types of ships' papers and documents relating to the operation of merchant ships. There are examples of Charter Parties, including one of 1322 between Walter Giffard, master of the cog OUR LADY of Lyme and Sir Hugh de Berham for a freight of wine; the remainder are twentieth-century examples. The earliest example of a Bill of Lading is for the TRIPLE CROWN of Bristol, 1689; there are others from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Among the examples of Bills of Sale of ships and shares of ships is one for the Dutch East India Company ship DEHELDWOITEMADE, sold to James Mather, a London merchant, 1782; and also one for the SPECULATOR, a French prize, formerly LE CARME, sold in 1810. Examples of documents relating to insurance include a Statement of General Average for the POLLY AND EMILY made after she had been damaged in a gale in 1895. There are also Muster Rolls and Articles of Agreement of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (see also entry no.13); Bills of Health, nineteenth and twentieth centuries; Safe Conducts, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; and various nineteenth-century passenger documents and papers relating to wreck and salvage, including an order issued by Sir Cyril Wyche (1632-1707) and Sir Henry Capel (d 1696), Lord Justices of Ireland, for the arrest of the pilot of the wrecked TALBOT pink, 1695.

Merchant Shipping: Signal Books and Signals including a Vane List c 1810 and a pendant board of the same date.

Records of Hornsey Methodist Church, Middle Lane, 1873-1981, including Leaders' Meeting minute books; correspondence; financial records including accounts and correspondence; Trustees' Meeting minute books, Trustees' account books and Trustee's correspondence; papers regarding building work, alterations and repairs including plans; papers regarding staffing; pulpit notice books; papers relating to the Sunday School; issues of the Church newsletter; orders of service and programmes; pamphlets, including histories of the Church; leaflets, newspaper cuttings and photographs.

Records of the Muswell Hill Methodist Church including registers of baptisms, 1892-1927 and 1939-1951; financial accounts and Finance Committee papers; Leaders' Meeting minute books; annual reports; pamphlets and correspondence.

Records of North Harrow Methodist Church, comprising Golden Jubilee booklet, 1977; Diamond Jubilee booklet, 1987; letter of thanks from Buckingham Palace for royal Silver Jubilee message, 1977; Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society certificate, 1930?; Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School certificate, 1927 and correspondence regarding Manse Trust, including a copy of the lease, 1939-1948.

Records of Northwood Methodist Church, Oaklands Gate, including register of baptisms, 1905-1985; membership registers, 1975-1980; minutes of annual general meetings and secretary's annual reports for the Men's Circle, 1960-1964; financial accounts, 1905-1985; Trustees' Meeting minute book, 1896-1922; architectural plans, 1963-1975; Minister's correspondence concerning local ministry, manse facilities and local area, 1975; Overseas Missions Committee minute book, 1964-1982; Women's Work Committee minute books, 1956-1990; Men's Circle accounts and subscriptions book; 1955-1976; Prayer fellowship minute book; 1978-1984; illustrated leaflet on church activities, 1960s; historical notes, lists of ministers and related correspondence, 1977-1992; printed material, plans and related correspondence regarding church bazaar, including correspondence with Middlesex County Council regarding licensing, 1928-1955; Jubilee Souvenir booklet, 1946; Monthly newsletters, 1954-1971 and photographs of church exterior, 20th century.

Records of Olympia Exhibitions Limited including memorandum and articles of association, directors' reports and accounts, and a minute book.

Register of baptisms for Penton Hall Methodist Church (later Twyford Hall Methodist Church), 1866-1890.

Personal papers comprising, notes, letters, diaries, papers, photographs, drawings, notebooks, lecture notes, and ephemera belonging to Charles Quinn, 1857-1862; Charles Wilson, 1909; John Seddon, 1910-1912; Cyril Thompson 1910; Thomas Baker, 1935-1937; D P McPherson, 1938-1939; James Melia, 1940s; William McGregor, 1939; Michael Chapman, 1961-1964; L D Reay-Remmett, 1947-1977; Patrick J Dunning, 1941-1975; T K Bowker, 1954; W F Hastings, 1924-1933; William L Harper, 1922-1923; Gerald Richmond, 1930-1933; George Bentley, 1932-1935; David John Cunningham, 1935-1938; P Flanagan, 1950; Brian Spelman, 1959; Colin Campbell, 1999; Frank Breen, 1939-1940; F A Stanier, 1942; John J Nihill, 1960-1998; John Palmer, 1986; John Clark, 1900; Vincent Cody 1913-1915; Patrick Fagan, 1918-1921.

Also includes miscellaneous items such as notebook recording college egg consumption, 1891-1894; file relating to Les Freres de l'Instruction Chretienne en Angleterre, 1848-1861; Regulae assistaetis localis, 20th century; Praesidium of Our Lady of the Assumption, minutes 1961-1968; scrap book 1888-1909; file relating to the Kenya Athletics team, 1991; and other photographs.

Records of the Phoenix Assurance Company including single assurance policy, deeds and deed of covenant and premises plans.

Photographs relating to St Mary's College comprising:

early photographs, 1870-1925, including college buildings prior to 1925; group photographs of students and staff circa 1880 to circa 1925; group photographs of sports teams, 1902-1925; photographs of students and former students at reunions, circa 1907-1922; and photographic portraits of Very Rev. William Byrne, Principal 1899-1909, Very Rev. Andrew Moynihan, Principal 1909-12, Very Rev Edward Sheehy, Principal 1912-17, and Very Rev John Campbell, Principal 1917-21;

photographs of college buildings at Strawberry Hill, 1920s-1990s;

photographs of College events 1926-1998, including formal College opening 23 June 1927, College centenary 1950, dedication of the Chapel in the Wood 1954, the blessing of the new College Chapel, 1962-63, retirement of Fr Cronin 1969, Golden Jubilee at Strawberry Hill 1975, unveiling of portrait of Lord Butler 1981, Silver Jubilee of admission of women, the opening of Cronin and Cashin halls of residence 1993 and of new Chaplaincy centre 1994, honorary fellowship evenings 1995-98, the opening of Beirne Hall 1995 and graduation ceremonies 1990s;

formal group photographs of staff and students 1925-1961;

photographs of staff groups and individual portraits 1927-1990s;

photographs of students and student events including group photographs of sports teams, students engaged in leisure activities and scenes of student life, 1925-1998;

photographs of old Simmarian events and College reunions 1950-1997;

photographs of old Simmarians killed in the First and Second World Wars 20th cent;

photographs of departmental activities 1960s-1990s including activities taking place in the following departments: Biology, Chaplaincy, Chemistry, Drama, Education, French, Handicraft, Library, Mathematics, Physics, Science, Sports Science;

photographs of College life 1986-1992;

and miscellaneous photographs 1920s-1990s including portrait of Mr Pugin-Powell, architect [1920s]; children in college grounds[probably Bernard Frampton and family][1920s]; portraits of unknown men, probably connected with the College[20th cent.]; international athletes training in College grounds, including Zola Budd and various Kenyan runners[1980s-1990s].

Herne Hill Methodist Church, Railton Road: Sunday School Teachers' minute book, 1910-1926.

Copies of the Certificates of Competency and Service, 1850 to 1890, as well as the application forms for examination submitted by the candidates. The copies of the certificates record the name, certificate number, year and place of birth of the candidate, rank examined for and the date and place of the certificate's issue. The application forms record the name, date and place of birth of the candidate, rank examined for, date and place of application and examination, together with a list of vessels with dates and the capacity in which the candidate served. When a candidate passed an examination for a certificate of higher rank than that which he already held, a new certificate number was not normally granted. The number of his existing certificate was retained and the new application form and copies of the new certificate were placed with those of the earlier date. Frequently, on the death of a master or mate, the number of his certificate was re-used and given to another candidate.

Student records, 1849-1985, including student register books, 1849-[1985]; the Lady Resident's private Memoranda Book, 1867-1871; student files containing personal details on each student, 1890-[1985]; student register book, with courses attended, 1893-1900; alphabetical list of students (1938-1939 missing), 1936-1938, 1940-1984; printed pamphlets containing lists of students from 1849-[1985]; register of student courses, 1856-1872; lists of classes attended by students, 1872-1875 and 1895-1905; lists of students arranged by course, 1936-1968; student entrance forms, 1892-1905, and annual lists of students accepted for admission, 1947-1965; student reports, with notes on scholarships and grades, 1892-1969; lists of degree results and further training of students, 1947-1968; Students' Marriage Book, 1922-1967, 1970; list of female graduates of the University of London, 1879-1899; lists of students living in College residences, 1967-1985; correspondence relating to the award of the Associateship of Bedford College, 1896-1906. Examination Records, 1877-1985, including a register of University of London Graduates, 1879-1899; bound lists of examination results, 1898-1967; register book of Certificate Examinations taken by Bedford College students, 1892-1915; register book of Hygiene Certificate students, 1895-1915; University Gazette pass lists, 1919-1985; examination papers for various subjects, 1877-1878 and 1936-1982; papers relating to Entrance Examinations for Bedford College, 1936-1973. Papers relating to Scholarships and Prizes, 1886-1985, notably material relating to the Bedford College Entrance Scholarship, 1886, and 1908; papers relating to the award of College prizes, 1968-1985; papers relating to the award of bursaries to attend the Annual Meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, 1968-1984; papers relating to the award of scholarships, 1968-1985; papers relating to the College Board of Examiners, 1966-1983. College publications, notably prospectus leaflets, 1902-1908 and booklets, 1920-1984; printed timetables, 1893, 1947-1948 and 1953-1957; incomplete set of printed College Calendars, 1888-1968. Material relating to Visitation records and student statistics, namely Registrar's papers concerning University Grants Committee Visitations, 1969 and 1978; Registrar's papers relating to Quinquennial planning, 1977-1982; Universities Central Council on Admission Financial Statements, 1976-1982. Correspondence and committee papers, including material relating to Bedford College Union Society and student activities, 1969-1980, notably student representation on the Academic Board; Bedford College Council, 1955-1984; Bedford College Governors' Meetings, 1967-1984; Bedford College Secretary's Meetings, 1976-1982; the Academic Board, 1971-1973 and 1980-1981, including papers on its structure; Bedford College Faculties, 1956-1984; College Departments, 1968-1978; Council Standing Committees, notably the Library Committee, 1971-1982, the Finance Committee, 1972-1984, the House Committee, 1969-1972, the Premises Committee, 1969-1972, the Staff-Student Joint Committee, 1971-1983, and the Space Utilisation Committee, 1967-1983; Sub-Committees on Occasional Students, 1968-1971, Vacation Grants, 1970-1982, Student Counselling, Welfare and discipline, 1965-1985, General Services, 1979-1981, and Halls of Residence, 1968-1981; working parties, especially on the Development Appeal, 1977-1981, and teaching loads, 1969 and 1978; relations with the University of London, notably relating to the Academic Council, 1969-1982, and Committees, 1968-1975, and the University of London Joint Working Party on Decentralisation, 1982; relations with other University of London Colleges, and the merger with Royal Holloway College, 1972-1985, including Committees on academic co-ordination, administrative structure and joint planning.

Legal documents relating to the Reid Trust, 1860-1931, including a Declaration of Trust, 1860, between Mrs Reid, Bostock, Martineau and Smith, and deeds and correspondence relating to the appointment of new trustees, 1896-1931. Financial papers for the Reid Trust, 1859-1955, including details of the Reid Scholarship Fund, a Reid Scholarship Account Book, 1859-1906, bank books and share certificates. Papers relating to the Rachel Notcutt Travelling Scholarship, 1913-1939, including letters to Miss Lee from Bertha Tilley and D Bains describing their travels, 1931-[1936], letters of application and recommendation, 1919-1938, correspondence relating to the establishment and funding of the scholarship, 1918-1919, including correspondence from Rachel Notcutt, 1913-1918. Papers relating to the administration of the Reid Trust, 1867-1954, notably early material concerning the Trust, 1867-1939, including papers relating to the Bedford College School, 1867, the appointment of a Mistress of Studies in 1892, the removal of Reid Trust funding for higher education, 1895 and a grant for new buildings at Bedford College, 1903-1907; legal papers relating to the Scholarship Fund, 1871-1872; correspondence, 1898-1921, relating to the Bostock Medical Scholarship at the London School of Medicine for Women. Notebook for the Reid Trustees Memorial Fund, 1884-1885, to commemorate the work of Mrs Reid, including letters from Henrietta Busk to the Bedford College Council; book plate printing block for the Reid Trust, [1894]. Papers relating to the Reid Scholarships, 1871-1992, including correspondence concerning recommendations of scholars by the Staff and Council of Bedford College, [1901]-1922; official papers and correspondence, 1867-1984, including correspondence with Bedford Council announcing the decision of the Trust to end the Reid Scholarships in 1984; correspondence between the Trustees and Bedford College concerning the Reid Trustees Scholarship in Arts, 1967-1992.

Pendant and vane lists are included in this category; amongst these is a sheet of distinguishing signals issued by Lord Howe, 1794; a number of sheets of signals which were issued in addition to the printed signals, which include two recognition signals issued by the Admiralty for naval vessels and East Indiamen, 1778 and 1780.

Records of Ruislip Common Methodist Church, comprising leaflet concerning church history and centenary celebrations, 1954 and Property Committee minute book (includes accounts), 1977-1982.

Records of the Ruislip Methodist Church, Ickenham Road, 1923-1992, including membership registers; Leaders' Meetings minutes; annual reports; financial accounts; papers regarding the Trustees including minutes and correspondence, especially regarding the construction of new church buildings; minutes of Church groups including the Mission Committee and Women's Work Society; Church magazines and newsletters; programmes, leaflets and booklets; and photographs of church buildings, staff, events and activities.

Records of the Ruislip Manor Methodist Church, including order of service for the opening and dedication of Ruislip Manor Methodist Church, 19--; Church Ministry Committee minutes, 1992-1994; Finance Committee minutes and accounts, 1975-1991; Worship Consultation minutes, reports and related correspondence, 1977-1991; Neighbourhood and Mission Committee minutes and related correspondence, 1974-1991; Church Family Committee minutes and related correspondence, 1974-1992; Wives Guild accounts and minutes and correspondence, 1984-1991; Minutes of Meeting of the Trustees, includes correspondence, 1970-1987; Church Finance and Property Committee minutes, correspondence, accounts and related material, 1974-1994; photograph depicting a minister with members of the church inside the church, 19--; and magnetic tape entitled 'The Opening of Manor Church' (please note that LMA does not have facilities to play this tape).

Records of Saint John's Square Methodist Church, 1899-1970, including Trustee's correspondence, meeting minutes and financial accounts; correspondence regarding war damage, temporary premises and re-building, including plans and elevations showing proposals for the rebuilding of the church; correspondence regarding Church staff; papers of various church groups and organisations, including the Wesley Guild and the Sunday School; issues of Church magazines and newsletters; leaflets and pamphlets; newspaper cuttings; annual reports and photographs.

Papers relating to ceremonial and special occasions, 1901-1985, including opening ceremonies for college buildings, Centenary celebrations, garden parties, Commemoration Days, Royal visits and events, special dinners, the 1899 Jubilee, and the Final Reunion at Bedford College in Jun 1985. Material concerning public lectures held at Bedford College, 1909-1984, notably the Stevenson and Fawcett lecture series, the Hobhouse Memorial lectures, and Bedford College inaugural lectures. Papers relating to gifts, bequests and prizes donated to Bedford College, 1891-1992, notably legal deeds, correspondence and catalogues concerning the Herringham Collection, 1917-1983; correspondence and papers relating to various memorial funds, 1913-1974; papers concerning Trusts administered by the College, 1900-1934 and 1971-1973, notably the Gilchrist Educational Trust, and the Bedford College Regency Trust; material concerning the award and administration of Arts and Science prizes, 1897-1985. Papers and correspondence with Academic Departments, 1878-1984, including Social Studies, Botany, Zoology, History, Philosophy, Classics, English, German, Dutch, Italian, French, Biochemistry, Physiology, Psychology, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Physics and Mathematics, with material relating to College grants to departments, and computing services. Papers on the relationship between Bedford College and various grant-giving bodies, notably the Treasury, 1892-1987, with papers relating to the University Grants Council and the Quinquennium grant; the University of London, 1909-1969; the London County Council and other local authorities, 1894-1983; and papers on research grants for various academic subjects, 1953-1985. Administrative material and correspondence concerning Bedford College Scholarships, 1862-1975, notably Entrance Scholarships, 1892-1975; Research Scholarships and Studentships, 1915-1967; and various named scholarships for specific subjects, 1902-1968. Secretary's correspondence, 1888-1985, with the University of London, 1888-1985, on subjects including University Statutes, the Murray Committee, the recognition of teachers, the medical education of women, academic reorganisation and restructuring, teaching methods and courses, scholarship grants, intercollegiate affairs, and the University of London Union Society; with other University of London Colleges, 1892-1982, such as Westfield College, Royal Holloway College, University College, King's College, the Institute of Historical Research, Birkbeck College, Queen Mary College and the Institute of Archaeology, mainly on intercollegiate co-operation; with Universities outside London, 1929-1951; with other associations and leagues, 1902-1983, such as the Workers Educational Association, the Society of Apothecaries, the British Association for the Advancement of Science, and Maidstone Grammar School; with national bodies, 1901-1984, notably the Science and Engineering Research Council, the Customs and Excise Office, St Marylebone Borough Council, the Board of Education, the Crown Estate and Forestry Commission, the National Union of Students, the National Union of Women Workers of Great Britain and Ireland, the Women's Industrial Council, and the Women's Employment Federation. Secretary's correspondence and papers relating to the government of Bedford College, 1897-1985, including correspondence with the Bedford College Council, and papers relating to amendments to the Charter and Statutes and the composition of the Council and its Committees, 1903-1985; correspondence and papers relating to the establishment and working of various Council Committees, including the Academic Board and its Committees, 1953-1985; correspondence and papers relating to the Governors and Fellows of Bedford College, 1897-1985; correspondence with the Patrons of Bedford College, 1953-1985, and relating to their visits, 1955-1984; papers relating to student discipline, 1965-1977; correspondence with Academic Staff and Departments, 1901-1982; correspondence with the Housekeeper, later the Bursar, 1917-1937. Papers relating to the work of the Secretary's Department, including analyses of work loads and reviews of procedures, 1917, 1929-1930 and 1965-1980. Papers relating to Bedford College in wartime, 1914-1919 and 1938-1951, including minutes and correspondence of the War Activities Committee, 1914-1919; list of donor to the War Activities Fund, 1914-1917; correspondence with the Board of Education and the St Marylebone Tribunal concerning the military service of staff during World War One, 1917-1919; correspondence and papers relating to the evacuation of Bedford College to Cambridge, 1939-1945; correspondence concerning wartime use of the Regent's Park site by the Dutch Government and the BBC, 1939-1944; correspondence concerning College buildings during World War Two, 1938-1951, notably air raid precautions, maintenance, bomb damage and rebuilding; correspondence regarding military service by staff during World War One, 1939-1942; correspondence concerning the return to Regent's Park, 1943-1950, including details of temporary accommodation and reconstruction of bomb-damaged buildings; engineers' plans for air raid shelters, [1939-1945].