Records of Woolwich Polytechnic Schools, 1906-1951, comprising Woolwich Polytechnic Boys Secondary School admission registers, 1906-1923; reports on boys, 1907-1928;
Junior Technical School for Boys admission registers, 1913-1940; record of boys' engineering trades, 1913-1941;
Junior Technical School for Girls admission registers, 1912-1940; report forms for girls, 1913-1951;
Junior Art Department forms, 1930-1940;
Commercial School reports, 1913-1918;
School of Domestic Economy reports, 1914-1919;
photographs of the schools, [1906-1950].
Records of Woolwich Polytechnic, comprising minutes of the Trustees, 1891-1895; minutes of the Governing Body, 1894-1970; minutes of Committees of the Governing Body, 1895-1970; minutes of the Education and Finance, General Purpose Committee, 1896-1941, including sub-committees, building, recreation, schools, equipment; minutes of the Polytechnic Council, 1891-1903; minutes of the Polytechnic Trustees and Friends, 1891-1895; minutes of the Young Man's Christian Institute Social and Recreative Committee, 1895-1901; minutes of the Woolwich Polytechnic Social and Recreative Committee, 1901-1903; minutes of the Technical Board of Studies, 1923-1934; minutes of the Technical and Trade Board, 1937-1945; minutes of the Board of Studies, 1932-1934; minutes of the Academic Board, 1935-1960; registers of members of the Governing Body, 1895-1961; Governors' attendance books, 1935-1989; Governing Body handbooks, 1898-1970;
Woolwich Polytechnic sundry reports, 1890-1902; Principal's reports, 1900-1903; Principal's Report on the Social Side, 1905; Principals' reports, 1905-1950; reports of the Governing Body, 1905-1970;
administrative records, comprising Secretary's files, 1907-1973, notably applications for recognition to the Board of Education, 1907-1913; letters to T A Denny concerning buildings for Woolwich Polytechnic, 1890; licences to erect buildings, 1898-1902; minutes of meetings of Secretaries of London Polytechnics, 1939-1960; minutes of Head's meetings, 1953-1963; papers relating to the refectory and Refectory Advisory Sub-committee, 1940-1961; technical education, 1956-1961; teaching staff, 1959-1964; administrative staff, 1962-1972; financial records, comprising report and financial statements, 1892-1969; block grant files, 1911-1971; City Parochial Reports, 1927-1937, on the work of London Polytechnics; papers relating to trusts and prizes, comprising declarations of trusts and trust deeds, 1901-1931, Charity Commissioners order, 1960;
annual reports, 1904-1925, 1967-1970; prospectuses, 1891-1971, including for schools associated with Woolwich Polytechnic; calendars of classes, 1895-1934; information leaflets, including calendars of dates, 1953-1971; Students' Handbook, 1904-1933; albums of press cuttings, 1894-1907, 1958-1968; photographs of student classes, 1899; photographs for prospectuses, 1901-1905; internal views of the Polytechnic, including cookery school, laundry, club rooms, engineering workshop, ladies tailoring, playing fields; albums of staff photographs, 1950s-1960s, presentations, staff cricket matches, coats of arms; photographs of Governors, 1891-1970; Chairmen of the Governing Body, 1891-1973; Principals, 1893-1970;
magazines of Woolwich Polytechnic and Day Schools, 1905-1970, comprising The Pom-Pom, 1905-1906; The Polytician; The Probationer; Secondary School magazine, 1923; The Polygon, 1933-1954; Polly, Cycling Club magazine, 1948-1952; Chanticleer, 1948-1959; Proceedings of Woolwich Polytechnic Engineering Society, 1908-1914; Broadsheet, 1965; Principal's newsletter, 1969; staff bulletins, 1934-1953; staff journal, 1970; minutes, 1952-1957, and correspondence, 1950-1957, of the Magazine Board;
student records, comprising student record cards, 1900-1910; registers of attendances, 1905-1912; students' schedules, 1932-1945; class attendance books, 1908-1912, 1932-1964; student record sheets, 1912-1932; teachers' class reports, 1912-1976; class reports, 1953-1954; course reports, 1957-1961; examination results and reports, 1948-1957; statistics relating to students and student hours, 1946-1967; School of Art student record sheets, 1914-1932; School of Arts and Crafts record sheets, 1941-1943;
minutes of Woolwich Polytechnic Union of Clubs and Societies, including Woolwich Polytechnic Association, 1891-1903, 1929-1933, 1943-1968; annual accounts, 1960-1970; correspondence, not dated; Woolwich Polytechnic Students' Union handbooks, 1960-1970;
student theses and dissertations, [1929-1970];
Woolwich Polytechnic Lodge Ladies Festival programme, 1978.
Woolwich PolytechnicGovernor's Meeting minute books, 1885-1937; Education Committee minute books, 1896-1935; Finance Committee minute books, 1915-1936; Works Committee minute books, 1896-1930; minute book of the Association of Principals of London County Council Technical Institutes and Schools of Art, 1919-1926; correspondence, 1931-1932; financial records including ledgers, salary books, cash books and contributions books, 1894-1934; pupil reports and successes, 1897-1908; register for homework marks, 1936-1937; library book registers, 1927-1934; prospectuses, 1896-1940; student guide book, 1932-1933 and cuttings books, 1897-1943.
Wandsworth Technical Institute x Wandsworth Technical College x South Thames CollegeArchives of the University of Surrey and its predecessor institutions, 1890-2003. The archives include papers connected with the original foundation, 1890-1894; minutes of Governing Body, Council, Senate, and their Committees, 1891-2003; reports of the Governing body, 1893-1926; of the Principal, 1910-1965, and of the Vice Chancellor, 1966-2003; building and accommodation papers and plans, 1960s-2003; records of academic departments and research institutes, including electronic and environmental engineering, education, languages and law, health, human sciences and the performing arts; prospectuses and calendars, 1894-2003, and details of postgraduate courses and research studies, 1968-2003; Students' Union records; financial records including accounts and funding bodies; legal and property records; schemes of government; staffing records and biographical notes of some members of staff; student and university magazines, 1908-2003, including Battersea Polytechnic Magazine, 1908-1930; Polygon, 1931-1963; and Battersea College of Technology Magazine, 1964-1966; Battersea Polytechnic student cards, c1894-1957 (microfiche); photographic collection covering buildings, events and people,1889-2000.
Battersea Polytechnic Institute Battersea Polytechnic Battersea College of Technology University of SurreyPapers of the University of East London, 1992-2010, including:
Minutes and papers of the Board of Governors, 1994-2010 [incomplete]; Minutes and papers of the Academic Board, 1992-2002, 2004; Prospectuses, 1993-2010 [incomplete]; Reports and papers relating to Teaching Quality Assurance assessments, 1994-2001; In house magazines, 1999-2005; Photographs, [1990s-2000].
University of East LondonRecords of Thames Polytechnic, 1971-1992, comprising minutes and papers of the Court of Governors, 1977-1982; Finance and General Purposes Committee, 1970-1984; meetings of the Academic Council, 1977-1982; Committee for Institutions, 1981-1982; staff and student affairs standing committee, 1978-1980; Education and Movement Studies faculty board, 1978-1980; Architecture and Surveying faculty board, 1977-1980; Prizes, Awards and Examinations Committee, 1977-[1980]; papers submitted to the Court of Governors, 1970-1992; Memoranda and articles of association, 1970; reports and financial statements, 1974-1975, 1983-1992; block grant files, 1971-1989; papers relating to mergers with Dartford College of Education, [1975-1976] and Avery Hill College, [1983-1985]; changeover from Polytechnic to University status, [1990-1992];
calendar and staff lists, 1979-1990; staff handbooks, [1971-1990]; Governing Body handbooks, 1971-1992;
magazines and newspapers of Thames Polytechnic, comprising Thames Polytechnic Staff Journal, 1970-1971; Thames Polytechnic TP Bulletin, 1971-1978; Thames Currents, 1978-1985; Thames News, 1985-1987; Thames View, 1987-1992; Thameslink, Newsletter for Teachers & Advisors of Entrants to Higher Education, 1992; Alumni magazines, comprising TPA News, 1980-1985; Thames View Alumni Special, 1990; Alumni magazines, 1994-1996;
photographs of Directors of the Polytechnic, 1970-1992; of presentations, [1970-1992]; staff cricket matches, [1970-1992]; Chairmen of Governing Body, 1970-1992; photographic material used for Traditions & Controls in the making of a Polytechnic: Woolwich Polytechnic 1890-1970 by Michael Locke, 1978;
prospectuses, 1970-1993; annual reports, 1969-[1991]; research reports, 1971-1992; programmes of presentation ceremonies, [1970-1992]; annual lectures, 1971-1981; Public Relations files, containing publicity material and advertisements, press releases, 1981-1992; press cuttings, 1970-1992; Christmas cards, [1970-1992];
Students' Union magazines, 1971-1975, comprising copies of Biffo, 1971; Crusty, 1975; Links, undated; papers relating to Thames Film Festivals; Students' Union handbooks, 1970-1991;
students' theses and dissertations, 1970-1989.
Thames PolytechnicAgendas and minutes of the Board and its committees, 1893-1904, including the Scholarship Committee, Secondary Schools Committee, Polytechnics Committee, Teaching of Art and Technology Committee, Building Trades Committee, Commercial Education Committee, Domestic Economy Committee, Finance and General Purposes Committee, Higher Education Committee, Teaching of Chemistry Committee and Technical Instruction for Women Committee.
Also annual reports; issues of the London Technical Education Gazette, the official circular of the Board; pocket books; standing orders; special reports, including some prepared for the London County Council; proposals for new subjects of instruction; papers regarding scholarships and awards; inspection reports; maps of London showing centres of teaching art and science and technology; maps of London showing secondary schools for boys and girls; papers regarding individual polytechnics or schools including annual reports of the Bolt Court Technical School (later the School of Photo Engraving and Lithography); statistics; papers regarding the University of London and financial accounts.
Technical Education BoardPapers of City University and predecessors relating to students and student societies, including prizes and certificates Lists, 1899-1925, 1930-1964; Northampton Prize Distribution programmes, 1918, 1924, 1936-1937, 1960s; Northampton Prizes and Certificates, 1912, 1937, 1947-1961; Academic Registrar's Dept publications, 1960s-1990s; PhD theses (4), 1982-1997; Students Union (SU) Annual Ladies Night Programmes, 1927-1939; NEWSCITY, 1970-1994, SU newsletter; SU handbooks, 1940s-1960s; Univercity, 1966-1988, 1991, SU handbook; Senate Committee on Courses papers (SU President's copy), 1973-1975; N'Ions Committee minutes, correspondence and other papers, 1973-1978; Old N'Ions War Memorial Fund minutes and reports, 1947-1961; Old N'Ions War Memorial Travelling Bursary minutes, applications, reports, leaflets and correspondence, 1951-[1960s]; Convocation papers, 1968-[1970s]; Union Society archives including minutes, 1939-1980s; Student Services papers, 1960s-1980s; OCCAM Society (named after the medieval philosopher and theologian William of Occam) correspondence, members' attendance book, reports and minutes; Northampton Engineering Society minutes, 1905-1961, attendance books, 1929-1958, and student papers, texts of papers read before the Society, 1905-1914, 1925-1945, 1951-1954; Actuarial Science and Statistics Alumni Newsletter, CU, Autumn, 1995.
Publications including Northampton Magazine nos 1-40, 1912-1935; The N'Ion, 1935-1971; Magazines of Past Day Students Association, The Northampton Gazette, 1910-1915, 1919-1935, and N'ION, 1936-1966; Northampton Polytechnic Institute Day Students Magazine nos. 1&2, Dec 1912, Apr. 1913; Northampton Institute Clubs Gazette, Jan 1902-Dec 1904; Mickle Chinese Society Magazine, 1979-1981; CITYSCAPE and SPORTSCITY, 1973; BEACON, 1966-1987.
Papers of City University and predecessors relating to staff and staff associations, including papers regarding appointment of Dr Robert Mullineux Walmsley, first Principal, 1895; papers regarding appointment of first Heads of Departments, late 19th century; biographical information regarding staff of the Northampton Institute, 1896-1897; register of full-time teachers, 1896-1926; staff handbooks, 1958, 1961; academic handbooks, 1990s; Guide to Organisation and Services: The Orange Book, 1991-1997; Personnel Dept publications, 1990s; internal telephone directories, 1970s; Conditions of Service papers, 1960s-1970s; papers relating to Sir James Tait (1912-1998), Vice-Chancellor: photocopies and memorial service; tape recordings of interviews with past members of staff by John Teague, 1977-1978, with transcripts; Academic Wives Association minutes and papers, 1967-1987; Senior Common Room minutes and papers, 1968-1979; ATTI (Association of Teachers in Technical Institutions) branch minutes and papers, 1951-1966; Staff Association reports and papers, correspondence, memos and minutes, 1950-1962; Academic Staff Association (ASA) minutes, handbooks, newsletters and papers, c1959-1974; ASA Journal 1-4, 1970-1971; Northampton College of Advanced Technology staff club minutes, accounts and papers, 1960s-1970s; Association of University Teachers (AUT) officers, 1970s-1990s; AUT branch minutes, 1964-1967; pay claim papers, 1984; Welfare Committee papers, 1970s; Safety Committee minutes and booklets, 1970s; Computer Advisory/User Committee papers, 1970s-80s.
Northampton Institute Northampton Polytechnic Institute Northampton Polytechnic Northampton College of Advanced Technology City UniversityPapers of the Sir John Cass Technical Institute and Sir John Cass College, comprising:
Publications, including syllabuses, 1902-1936; calendars, 1936-1940, prospectuses and course handbills, 1946-1970.
Administrative records, including Principal's reports, 1902-1932; annual reports, 1902-1967; Governors of Sir John Cass Foundation minute books, 1901-1964; College Council minute books, 1965-1969; Board of Studies/Academic Board/University Board minutes, 1917-1970; Consultative Committee on Petroleum Technology minutes, 1920-1953; Consultative Committee on Fuel Technology minutes, 1930-1945; Nautical School entry book, 1913-1950; Department of Navigation enrolment book, 1950-1969; staff records, 1916-1960s; Library Committee papers, 1953-1970; School of Art correspondence, 1936-1969; School of Navigation, Board of Studies papers, 1940-1970; Soirée minute book, 1902-1911; building work, plans and correspondence, 1941-1960s.
Papers of the Teaching Staff Association, Sir John Cass College Association and Students' Union, 1950s-1960s.
College journals, including Red Quill, 1921, 1959-1967; Cassowary, 1961-1967; The Bookcase, 1950-1956.
Papers relating to college history, 1880-1970, including charity schemes papers (including report of the Royal City Parochial Charities Commission, 1880, and papers relating to the Aldgate Freedom Foundation, City Parochial Foundation, Sir Thomas Gresham, Wyndham Deedes Memorial Fund, 1946-1972; opening pamphlet, 1902; visitors' book, 1903-1934; institute history, c1939.
Papers relating to conversion to polytechnic status, 1950s-1970, including proposals and college committee minutes.
Sir John Cass Technical Institute, 1902-1950 Sir John Cass College, 1950-1970Papers of the Shoreditch Technical Institute, the Technical College for the Furnishing Trades and the London College of Furniture, comprising prospectuses, 1940s-1990s; press cuttings, 1951-1989; student magazines, 1960s-1980s; miscellaneous ephemera and photographs; quinquennial review reports, 1960s. A selection of musical instruments manufactured by students of the London College of Furniture.
Shoreditch Technical Institute; Technical College for the Furnishing Trades; London College of Furniture.School Board for London: Clifton Road School; card for punctual and regular attendance awarded to S. T. Beets, 1878.
School Board for LondonLaboratory reports of A D Roscoe, 1945-1951, with portfolio of drawings, relating to his work conducted in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Northampton Polytechnic, London.
Roscoe , A D , fl1945-1951 , engineering studentPapers of the Polytechnics Council for the Education of Teachers, including minutes, circulated papers, memoranda and reports of the Council and correspondence of the Secretary, 1976-1988.
Polytechnics Council for the Education of TeachersAdministrative records of the Polytechnic of North London (PNL), 1971-1992 and the University of North London (UNL), 1992-2002, comprising: minutes of Board of Governors and other principal committees, 1971-2002; records of Officers and Departments of the University including Secretary and Clerk to the Board of Governors; Academic Registry; Estates Management; Finance; Human Resources, and Marketing and Communications Office; copies of PNL/UNL publications including Handbooks, 1973-1995 and Fuse [Student Union Magazine], 1985-1995; correspondence, papers and press cuttings on protest campaign against National Front activist Patrick Harrington, a student at PNL, 1984-1985.
University of North London Polytechnic of North LondonRecords, 1968-1992, of the Polytechnic of Central London:
Minutes and committee papers comprise Court of Governors minutes, 1970-1992, and Annual Reports and Statements of Accounts, 1978-1988; Standing Committee of Academic Council minutes, 1972-1983; Academic Council minutes, 1972, 1977-1992; Finance and General Purposes Committee minutes, 1970-1989, Finance and Property Committee minutes, 1989-1992, and Audit Committee minutes, 1989-1992; Higher Degree Committee papers, 1973-1974, 1985-1987, Research Degree Committee papers, 1974-1983, Research Committee papers, 1976-1992, and other research papers; Staff Development Committee papers, 1976-1981; nursery management committee minutes and papers, 1978-1990; Committees of PCL Health and Safety, 1980-1988; Resources Committee papers, 1985-1992; Student Affairs Committee papers, 1984-1992; Committees of Directors of London Polytechnics, 1972-1986; and other committee papers.
Other administrative papers comprise Memorandum and Articles of Association, 1970; certificate of incorporation, 1970; Instrument recording designation as a Polytechnic, 1970; correspondence and papers concerning the Instrument and Articles, 1968-1988; Structure Commission Report on Poly/Holborn amalgamation, 1970; file on designation ceremony and Holborn foundation stone, 1960-1970; papers and reports of J Eric Richardson, including 'The development of the Polytechnic 1957-1970' [1970]; programme of designation and opening of new buildings, 1971; report of the Working Party on Examinations and Assessment, 1971; accommodation strategy report, 1971; papers on organisation of the academic administration, 1972; proposals for the London Regional Management Centre, 1973; annual maintenance grant applications to ILEA (block grant), 1974-1989; papers relating to the CNAA, including its Institutional Review, 1978-1992; specimen certificates for award on successful completion of courses [1970s]; consultants' report on efficiency review, 1986; papers relating to the merger with Harrow College of Higher Education, 1987-1989; papers on the change to University status, 1989-1991; Charity Commissioners' scheme for the Quintin Hogg Memorial Fund, 1991; correspondence with the Privy Council concerning adoption of the title University, coat of arms and letters patent, 1991-1992; PCL Accommodation Strategy report by Touche Ross and Co, 1991.
Financial records include balance sheet and accounts, 1969-1970, report and statement of accounts, 1971-1981, 1983-1985, 1988, and Enterprise in Higher Education Annual Report, 1990.
Departmental records include file of the Library Development Officer, 1972-1973; Library handbooks, 1971-1972, and guide to services [1978]; Library Development Plan, 1980-1985; Department of Surveying proposals for submission of BSc in Quantity Surveying to the CNAA, 1974; American Studies Resource Centre teaching materials, including videos and maps [1980]; photograph album and course booklets for the School of Management; School of Photography handbooks and teaching materials; Poly Law Review, 1975-1982.
Other records include Teaching Staff Association papers, 1970-1977.
Material, including ephemera, relating to events includes telegram of thanks for the Polytechnic's message on the silver wedding of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, 1973; programmes of annual dinner at the Café Royal, 1974, 1976; programme of supper and concert for the silver jubilee, 1977; publicity material relating to the 150th anniversary, 1988.
Publications, 1970-1992, include PCL prospectuses (general and departmental), leaflets, brochures and posters for courses and events, guides for applicants, student handbooks, and other information for students; programmes of presentation ceremonies, 1972-1974; Examination pass lists, 1974-1992; PhD student pass lists, 1968-1987; Polytechnic Institute Members' Magazine [1971]-1974; typescript Polytechnic Sports and Social Club monthly newsletter, 1974-1975, succeeded by the Newsletter of Polytechnic Members, 1976-1988; typescript Institute of Polytechnic Sports and Social Clubs newsletter, 1991-1992; publications for staff, comprising miscellaneous PCL staff information bulletins and magazines, 1970-1977, and Central Issue, the staff newspaper, 1977-1985, succeeded by Clarion, 1987-1992; McGarel, 1968/69-1992/93 (incomplete series), described as Polytechnic Students' Newspaper and later as Polytechnic Students' Union Newspaper; printed articles on Polytechnic buildings in Marylebone Road and New Cavendish Street, 1970-1971; Posters advertising the Poly Entertainment Committee concerts held in Portland Hall, 1965-1969; floor plans for Little Titchfield Street, 1971.
Photographs and slides, 1970-1992, including buildings, students, activities and events, among them the designation ceremony, 1971.
PCL , Polytechnic of Central LondonProspectuses for Paddington Technical College, 1962-1982; correspondence and reports on the transfer of Medical Laboratory Science courses to PCL, 1983-1992.
Paddington Technical CollegeAdministrative records of the Northern Polytechnic (NP) (formerly the Northern Polytechnic Institution), 1896-1971, including:
Governing Body minutes 1911-1971; agendas 1907-1971; Governor's correspondence, 1907-1938; General Purposes Committee minutes 1906-1935; Finance Committee minutes and agendas, 1906-1912, 1922-1970; records of HMI Inspections, 1899-1950; Principal's correspondence on extension of site and buildings, 1919-1937; Heads of Department meetings minutes 1931-1965; minutes of meetings of Principals of Polytechnic Instututions in London, 1902-1927; Joint Working Party with Northern Polytechnic [on merger] minutes 1967-1970;
Printed papers including Annual Reports 1942-1961, general prospectuses 1924-1929, 1965-1972; Architectural and Building Trades Department prospects 1906; Engineering Department prospectuses, 1909-1910; Commercial Day School prospectus, 1910; Chemistry Department - Rubber Technology prospectus 1914; Chemistry Department prospectus, 1924; Music Trades School prospectus, 1927 and reviews, 1936-1938; ; School of Architecture prospectus 1939; Catering and Domestic Science Department prospectus c 1950;
Student Records: Student Career Cards, 1910-1971, giving details of name, address, date of birth, education, occupation, courses and marks/grades; Chemistry Department list of students 1919; Department of Architecture, Surveying and Building student record cards, 1943-1947; record cards for University of London General Degree Students, 1969-1975;
Records of Clubs and Societies, including: Old Students Association rules and programmes, 1909-1914; Repertory Company programmes, 1942-1961; Operatic Society programmes 1911-1914, 1955-1966; Sporting Clubs: correspondence and papers, 1963-1975;
Papers relating to Golden Jubilee celebrations, 1946
National College of Rubber Technology: Board of Governors minutes, 1958-1969, agendas, 1948-1969; Finance Committee minutes 1949-1967; papers on new building, 1950-1951;
Presscuttings on the history of the NP, 1899-1971
Administrative records of the North Western Polytechnic, 1896-1971, comprising: Governing Body minutes, 1896-1971; Annual Reports, 1929-1957; Souvenir Brochure for Official Opening, 1929; student record cards, 1934-1935; Joint Working Party with Northern Polytechnic [on merger] minutes 1967-1970; Training College for Technical Teachers Governing Body minutes and papers, 1946-1951.
North Western PolytechnicRecords of the North East London Polytechnic, later Polytechnic of East London, 1968-1992, including:
Minutes and papers of the Board of Governors, 1969-1992; Minutes and papers of the Academic Board, 1968-1991; Annual Reports, 1970-1991; Prospectuses, Student handbooks and guides to the Polytechnic, 1970-1992; Programmes for events and ceremonies, 1970-1985, notably the for the Inauguration and Designation Ceremonies of the new Polytechnic, 1970; Internal newsletters and magazines, 1970-[1999]; papers relating to selected departments, [1970s-1980s], including the Anglian Regional Management Centre; administrative and published papers of George Brosan, first Director of the Polytechnic, [1970s].
North East London Polytechnic Polytechnic of East LondonPapers of the National College of Horology and Instrument Technology, 1946-1960, comprising Declaration of Trust, 1947, and Ministry of Education appointment of governors, 1949-56; governing body signed minutes, 1946-1960, with annual reports and accounts; Director's reports, 1948-1960, with brief history and register of students; annual accounts, 1947-1960; invoice book, 1947-1960; journal, 1947-1960; cash book and ledger, 1947-1960; ledger sheets, 1947-1960; correspondence, 1944-1950; Directors' attendance book, 1946-1950; propectuses and correspondence relating to courses, 1947-1957.
National College of Horology and Instrument TechnologyContains the records of the National College for Heating, Ventilating, Refrigeration and Fan Engineering, comprising:
NC/1, Governance, including minutes of the Board of Governors, Financial and General Purposes Committee and the Education Committee, deeds of trust and correspondence on the future of the college, 1948-1970;
NC/2, Publications, including prospectuses, annual reports and anniversary publications and presentation ceremony programmes, 1948-1971, 2007;
NC/3, Photographs, including photos of official openings, students, staff, the library and laboratories,1950-1960s;
NC/4, Student Activities, including student publications and exam results, 1949-1969;
NC/5, National College Building, including material on the building of the National College Building (now the Faraday Wing), 1950s;
NC/6, External Publications, including trade magazines, press cuttings and adverts 1947-1963;
NC/7, Education Board of the Heating and Ventilating Industry, including minutes, annual reports and publications 1944-1962.
National College for Heating, Ventilating, Refrigeration and Fan EngineeringMemorandum and articles of association, 1993; minutes of the Regional Advisory Council for Technical Education (London and Home Counties), 1962-1973; Standing Conference of Regional Advisory Councils for Further Education, 1967-1980; London and South East Region (LASER) Advisory Council and Board minutes and agendas, 1991-1996; Regional Advisory Council for Further Education (London and South East) Finance and General Purposes Committee, 1985-1987; Inter Authority Recoupment Officers Forum, 1991-1993; Inter Authority Recoupment Schools Panel, 1991-1992; Board members correspondence, 1993-1996.
Chief Executive's files, 1991-1997, on various topics including business planning, Health and Safety Policy, Special Needs Practitioners Network, Equal Opportunities Policy, Post Schools Officers, National Vocational Qualifications, British Accredited Council, British Association of Construction Heads Project, Charity Commission, City and Guilds Team, North London Colleges European Network, London First and the Flexible and Open Working Network.
Reports and publications, 1988-1995, including annual reports, staff handbook and LASER newsletter. Accounts and budgets, 1983-1996.
LASER , London and South East Region Advisory Council for Education and TrainingPapers relating to the library of Northampton Polytechnic, Northampton College of Advanced Technology (CAT) and the City University, 1948-1998, including papers on Library Development, 1960s, 1990s and the Library extension, 1996-1998; Library Advisory Committee signed minutes, 1958-1965; Senate Library Committee minutes, 1966-1994; papers of the Library Acquisitions sub-committee, 1971-1989, and Library and Information Services Liaison Group, 1990-1995; Library guides, handouts and annual reports, 1960-1992; Library News/Newsheet, 1972-1976, 1983, 1994-1998; Library files, 1960s-1990s; Inter-library Loan procedure, 1968; various presscuttings on the Library, undated; Library Standards for CATs [1950s]; ALSL issue system proposal, 1971; CLSI library computer system, 1980s; OCLC Europe Master copy files, 1980s; Library Accession registers, 1948-1966; file relating to the possible acquisition of the Tasiemka Cuttings Archive, 1980-1981; file relating to the housing of the London Society and its library at CU, 1976-1991.
Northampton Polytechnic Northampton College of Advanced Technology City UniversityPhotographs from Kingston University and its predcessor bodies including Kingston Polytechnic, Kingston Technical College, Kingston Institute of Technology, and Kingston School of Art/ Kingston College of Art. Covers a number of themes from the University's history including students and staff, buildings and campuses, sporting and social events, and special events.
Kingston University Kingston College of Technology Kingston College of Art Kingston Polytechnic Kingston School of Art Kingston Technical CollegeRecords, 1899-[2002], of Kingston University and its predecessors, largely dating from the 1960s and after:
Kingston Art and Technical Schools visitors' book, 1899-1909.
Minutes and papers, 1970-[2002] (some series incomplete), of the Governors, Academic Board, and various committees relating to administration, academic matters, the library, student welfare, security, finance, employment, and staff, also including the Formation Committee, 1992.
Other administrative papers include papers relating to the proposal for a polytechnic, 1960s, and the transition to Polytechnic status, including draft schemes, 1967, and scheme of government, 1976; CNAA Quinquennial Reports, 1974, 1979, and Institutional Review, 1984; various proposals, corporate plans and annual reports.
Departmental records include Industrial Liaison Centre publications, including reports, 1960s, Industrial Liaison Topics newsletter, continued by Kingston Regional Management Centre (KRMC), 1966-1977, KRMC proposal document, mid-1970s, minutes and papers, 1977-1980, brochure, 1978, newsletter Kingston Topics, 1981-1983, and Director's Report, 1984/5; Library records, 1960s-1990s, including guides; Computer Services/IT Handbooks and newsletters, 1980s; syllabuses for various courses, 1960s-1970s; report of Board of Education inspection of School of Art, 1936, and College of Art papers relating to fashion design contest, 1965, and exhibition, 1984.
Various reports include Jubilee and Inspectors reports, 1930s-1960s; Liberal Studies report of development, 1956-1967; joint report with Kingston Arts Council, 'An Arts Centre for Kingston', 1973; research reports, 1965-1984.
Various publications include the Golden Jubilee (1899-1949) history [1949] (photocopy); published history of Kingston Polytechnic, 1980; various newsletters, 1970s-1990s; handbook on administrative practices and procedures, 1982; various general prospectuses and prospectuses for individual Schools and courses; and various departmental publications.
Staff records include various job descriptions and advertisements, 1960s-1970s; Staff Association papers; and staff periodicals and articles.
Papers relating to events include conference programmes, reports and proceedings, 1960s-1970s; exhibition catalogues, 1970s-1990s; programmes and other records relating to prizes and awards ceremonies, open days and presentation/graduation ceremonies, 1960s-1980s; Incorporation Celebrations papers, 1989.
Student Union papers, 1960s-1970s, including constitution, minutes, handbooks, and magazines including Facet.
Photographs and plans of buildings and sites, 1960s-1990s, including new premises.
Miscellaneous photographs, loose and in albums, and slides, 1940s-1980s.
Press cuttings, 1931-[1990s].
Science, Art and Technical Institute , St James's Road, Kingston-upon-Thames Kingston Technical College Kingston College of Technology Kingston Polytechnic Kingston University Kingston School of Art Kingston College of ArtDocuments relating to Exhibitions and Displays at Kingston Polytechnic from 1975-1986. Includes display programmes, leaflets, photographs and press cuttings. Also with a photograph of the staff of the Business School in 1982, and a Kingston Polytechnic Diary newsletter dated 05 May 1986.
Kingston UniversityPhotographs and other albums relating to Kingston Polytechnic and Gipsy Hill Teacher Training College. Includes two albums of staff portraits from Kingston Polytechnic 1970- early 1980s, group photographs from 1969/ 1970, and correspondence from former students of Gipsy Hill Teacher Training College sending in Newsletters and other items.
Kingston Polytechnic Gipsy Hill Teacher Training CollegeA selection of prospectuses from the 1960s (with a few, possibly earlier ones, undated) and student record cards* ca. 1950s and 1960s.
*Note: Requests involving personal data will be handled in accordance with GDPR (Data Protection) and on a case-by-case basis.
King Edward VII Nautical CollegeRecords of Imperial College, 1616-2000, comprising Constitutional and Incorporation records, 1903-1990, including Charter of Incorporation, 1907, Imperial College Act, 1988; Governing Body records, 1908-2000, notably minutes, 1908-2000, minutes of the Council, 1998-1999, minutes of the Court, 1998-1999; Board of Studies and related committee records, 1911-2000, notably minutes of the Board of Studies, 1911-1996; Financial records, 1907-1992, including College accounts, 1911-1960; Administration Department records, 1908-1991; College staff records, 1907-2000; records relating to former students, 1896-2001, including Central Technical College Old Students' Association reports and members, 1902-1973, City and Guilds College register, 1884-1934;
records of Student Unions and Associations, 1846-2000, notably Royal College of Science and Royal School of Mines Students' Union, 1889-1913, Royal School of Mines Student's Union, 1905-1973, Royal School of Mines Old Students' Association, 1912-1984, Royal College of Science Students' Union records, 1909-1981, Royal College of Science Old Students' Association records, 1907-1990, City and Guilds Union, 1895-1998, Old Centralians, 1897-1998, Twentyone Club, 1928-1983, Imperial College Students' Union, 1911-1985, clubs and societies of the College, [1921-1986]; College publications, and related papers, notably the Phoenix (Imperial College Arts Magazine), 1887-2000, Felix (Imperial College student newspaper), 1950-2000, journals of College societies and associations, 1848-1995;
records relating to the Architectural Association, 1960-1970; the Beit Fellowship, 1913-1972;
College Registry records, principally concerning students and courses, 1909-1998; records relating to the Department of Science and Art, 1853-1984, including papers concerning the establishment of Imperial College; First and Second World War records, 1915-1947, including military occupation of the college and transfer of students; papers relating to College Anniversaries and Visits, 1908-1988, including College centenary celebrations, 1945; College Expansion Scheme records, 1860-1992, namely the development of the South Kensington site; Imperial College Development Association records, 1919-1933; papers relating to lectures and associated studies organised by the College, 1923-1998; papers relating to institutions, societies and bodies with links to Imperial College, 1852-1994, principally other South Kensington institutions, funding bodies; records relating to the acquisition and maintenance of Imperial College buildings, 1883-1991; records relating to Higher Education Institutions, 1907-1989, namely British and overseas universities and technical colleges; records relating to the University of London, 1901-1989; records concerning College armorial bearings, portraits and paintings, 1908-1987; records relating to the College Libraries, 1931-1986 and Archives, 1933-1987;
academic departmental records, 1871-1996, principally concerning courses, scholarships, awards and prizes and administration; records of Interdisciplinary Centres and Courses, 1953-1999, including the Robotics and Automated Systems Centre, Centre for Composite Materials, Centre for Remote Sensing and Centre for Environmental Technology; records of Field Research Stations at Hurworth, Slough and Silwood Park and Harlington Athletics Ground, 1616-1990, including Sunninghill manorial records, 1616-1790; papers of the Aeronautics Department, Meteorology Department, and Physiological Flow Studies Unit, 1907-1987, Botany Department and Biology Life Science Division, 1894-1992, Chemistry Department, 1880-1991, Civil Engineering Department, 1884-1981, Computer Unit and Department of Computing, 1955-1988, Electrical Engineering Department, 1891-1980, Geology Department, 1876-1996, History of Science and Technology Department, 1954-1994, Management School, 1956-1986, Materials Department, 1887-1992, Mathematics Department, 1903-1981, Mechanical Engineering Department, 1904-1982, Mineral Resources Engineering Department, 1908-1992, Nuclear Power and Nuclear Technology Studies, 1956-1986, Physics Department, 1882-1985, Social and Economic Studies Department, 1965-1981, Zoology Department, 1908-1979.
Records of the Governing Body of City University and predecessors, 1891-1999, including signed minutes, 1892-1999; Committee minutes books, 1892-1933; Council minute book, 1906-1918; Principal's Report books, 1896-1937; Lady Superintendent's Report book, 1896-1914; Letter book, 1892-1893; Title deeds and documents re various premises, 1887-1969; papers regarding designation as a College of Advanced Technology (CAT) with scheme of management, 1956-1957; papers and documents regarding University Charter, 1964-1967, with Charity Commission schemes and agreements, 1891; record of discussions with Sir John Cass College regarding possible amalgamation, 1965; annual reports, 1932-1999; printed minutes with annual reports, 1897-1999; Governing Body attendance books, 1934-1966; Governing Body agendas, 1939-1947, 1949-1952, 1955, 1957, 1965-1966; Council agendas, 1963-1999; Council minutes (unsigned), 1970-1979; Council minutes, reserved items, 1978-1979; Special Council meeting minutes, 1964-1968; Council minutes, 1999; Ordinances, 1966-1973, 1987-1999; Governing body management schemes for Battersea, Chelsea and Northampton Colleges, 1962 (photocopy), with schemes for management of Northampton Polytechnic Institute, 1912, and Northampton CAT, 1960s; schemes, drafts and agreements with London County Council (LCC) following direct grant status, 1961-1966; reports of Charity commissioners, 1892; City Parochial Foundation "Polytechnics and the Poorer Classes", 1933; LCC reviews and schemes, 1923, 1928,1949,1964; development Plan, 1967-1968; leaflets regarding compact with Islington Council, 1996, and affiliation of Inns of Court Law School, 1997; corporate plan responses to consultation, 1999; CU proposed Institute of Education, 1972; records relating to the foundation of City University, comprising Draft Charter, Statutes and Petition, 1965; copies of petition and University Charter, 1966, with index.
Northampton Institute Northampton Polytechnic Institute Northampton Polytechnic Northampton College of Advanced Technology City UniversityShort black and white silent amateur films made by Colin Gibson featuring Harrow Technical College, Within 5 miles of Harrow and boats on the River Thames.
Gibson , Colin , fl 1939-1941 , amateur filmmakerRecords relating to Finsbury Technical College, 1879-1926, notably City and Guilds of London Institute reports to the sub-committee on the Cowper Street Schools, 1879, 1880; address on the College opening, by Philip Magnus, 1883; curriculum sheets, undated; examination papers, 1884-1885; meeting notes of the Board of Examiners, 1915;
papers relating to the Old Students Association, comprising rules, undated, summary report of the Council on efforts to avert the closure of the college, [1925]; minutes of the general committee, 1906-1922; journal, 1887; magazine, 1907-1926; notes on lectures by Professor Ayrton and Professor Perry, 1883-1885.
Finsbury Technical CollegePapers of external bodies associated with the City University, including City Parochial Foundation publications, 1887-1937; Inspectors' reports, 1907-1951; statement of Governing Bodies of Teaching Institutions regarding proposals of Academic Council of the University of London to Royal Commission on University Education in London, 1911; reports on provision of engineering education in London, 1927-1928; correspondence relating to withdrawal of grants, 1932-1937; General Regulations, 1936, and Staff Regulations, 1937; University of London, minutes of Senate, 1965; University Grants Committee (UGC) visits, 1965, 1970, 1980, and papers, 1970s-1980s; London County Council Rules of Education Committee, 1954, 1958, Quality Audit Report, 1993.
Northampton Institute Northampton Polytechnic Institute Northampton Polytechnic Northampton College of Advanced Technology City University London County Council University of London City Parochial Foundation University Grants CommitteeEstates and buildings records of City University and predecessors, including papers regarding the competition for the first building of the Northampton Institute, its erection and furnishing, 1892-1897, including correspondence with the architect, Edward W Mountford; site and building plans, 1892-1894; correspondence regarding sale of forecourts in Myddleton Street, 1939-1940; correspondence regarding building extension schemes, 1933-1956, including correspondence with architects and London County Council, 1954-1959; war damage repairs correspondence, 1948-1956; papers regarding Palmers Green Playing Fields, 1945-1964; records relating to sports equipment, grounds, events and facilities, 1970s-1990s; plans, 1950s-1960s; buildings and services papers relating to extension schemes and new buildings, with reports and plans, 1930s-1970s.
Northampton Institute Northampton Polytechnic Institute Northampton Polytechnic Northampton College of Advanced Technology City UniversityThis catagory contain single ephemeral items, printed or manuscript documents or cards, and photographs; they have usually been annoted or signed. It includes a copy of the order of ceremony of the funeral procession of Lord Nelson (q.v.) and tickets of admission to the funeral, 1806; a certificate of authenticity relating to a stone shot recovered from the MARY ROSE and presented in 1840 to Admiral Sir Edward Codrington (q.v.), Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth, signed by John Deane (b.1810) and William Edwards, the salvagers; a menu autographed by the signatories of the Atlantic Charter, 1941; the instrument of Japanese surrender at Hong Kong, 1945; and an order of ceremonial for unveiling the memorial to Admirals of the Fleet Earl Jellicoe (1859-1935) and Earl Beatty (q.v.) in Trafalgar Square, 1948.
VariousPapers of George F Driver, comprising copy of his exercise book, compiled whilst a carpentry and joinery student at Woolwich Polytechnic, 1928-1929; copy of Teachers Class Reports; copy of course details from prospectus, 1928-1929; copy of class examination results, from Woolwich Polytechnic Magazine, 1929.
Driver , George F , fl 1928-1929 , studentDepartmental records of City University and predecessors, including Dept of Aeronautics course details and syllabuses, conference reports and other papers, 1957-1986; Centre for Arts and Related Studies, later Dept of Continuing Education, prospectuses and some examination papers, 1972-1984, and prospectuses and programmes, 1983-1990s; Business School papers, 1960s-1970s; Dept of Chemistry examination papers, students' marks, and syllabuses, 1948-1986, with Heat Engines Laboratory stockbook, 1927-1938; Royal Institute of Chemistry examination papers and reports, 1969-1973; Dept of Civil Engineering, including Nuclear Power Plant, syllabuses and progammes with other papers, 1957-1988, and papers of design course, 1960, and International Conference on Behaviour of Slender Structures Proceedings, 1977; Centre for Educational Technology programmes and other papers, 1969-1990; Dept of Electrical Engineering syllabuses and other papers, 1969-1990; Health Sciences annual reports, 1989-1990, 1995-1996; Dept of Information Science papers, 1960s; Dept of General Studies examination papers, 1984; Dept of Mathematics syllabuses and other papers, 1962-1995; Dept of Mechanical Engineering Board of Studies meetings, 1961-1984, student handbooks, syllabuses, course details and research reports, newsletters, 1957-1990, with G. Haley's Engineering Dept course work file on Theory of Machines, 1943; Dept of Music prospectuses, leaflets and other papers, 1975-1989; Dept of Optometry and Visual Science prospectuses, syllabuses and other course information, 1953-1996; Dept of Physics syllabuses and other papers, 1957-1979, with summer school proceedings, 1954; Dept of Social Science and Humanities Board of Studies minutes, syllabuses and other course details, 1962-1983; Dept of System Science and dependent centres syllabuses and other course details, 1957-1990, with summer school proceedings, 1979; Details of conferences, courses, summer schools, Open Days, lectures and other events, 1957-2000; Music and Drama events, 1960s-1970s; Public lectures, 1950s-1990s.
Departmental research reports: City Consultancy Service Reports, 1990-1992; Aeronautical Engineering, 1966-1975; Business School, 1968-1981; Chemistry, 1956-1984; Civil Engineering, 1967-1977, 1983-1988; Centre for Clinical Communication Studies research programme, 1986-1987; Computer Science, 1984-1989; Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 1952-1957, 1963-1970, 1990-1991; Centre for Information Science, 1979; Mathematics, 1966-1985; Mechanical Engineering, 1966-1988; Music, research and performances including Advanced Composition Research Group, 1988; Opthalmic Optics and Visual Science, 1966-1970; Dept of Physics, 1966-1985; School of Community Planning, 1970-1982; Social Science and Humanities, 1968-1980; System Science, 1969-1988.
Departmental promotional literature, 1960s-1990s for all departments as above and Arts Administration; SBH School of Nursing and Midwifery; Business School; Centre for Banking and International Finance; Adult Education; School of Informatics; Dept of Journalism; Centre for Legal Studies; Studies in Property Valuation and Management; Validated Courses: Ashridge Management College; City Literary Institute; Cordwainers College; Gyosei International College in the UK; Guildhall School of Music and Drama; Inns of Court School of Law; Laban Centre London; Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Centre; School of Psychotherapy and Counselling; City Innovation Centre, 1988; Halls of Residence; Industrial Liaison Centre, 1968-1973.
Departmental publications, including TCU Business School Economic Review, Spring 1983-Summer 1988; Informaniac, undated, Information Science Society publication; Islington Angel and City Star with other CU Journalism students publications, 1980s-1990s; Insight, 1992-1997, newsletter of CU Business School; Evening MBA Newsletter, 1990-1991; Research News, 1970-1976; GEORGE, PROBE and Newsheet, 1974-1976, newsletters of the Dept of Social Science and Humanities; Journal of Arts Policy & Management 1-3, 1984; TCU Computer Unit Bulletin/Newsletter, 1972-1982, 1992-1997; Careers Service Newsletters and Bulletins, 1970s, 1990s.
Northampton Polytechnic Institute Northampton Polytechnic Northampton College of Advanced Technology City UniversityRecords relating to the Department of Science and Art, 1853-1984; comprising printed articles, annual reports of the Department, 1853-1899, Board of Education reports, 1907-1917; correspondence, notably relating to the School of Naval Architecture, 1864, accommodation for the Royal College of Science, 1890-1897, the possible incorporation of the Royal College of Science into the University of London, 1898-1899, inspection of the college, 1912, the transfer of staff, 1907-1909; correspondence relating to grants, notably for ex-service students, 1919-1921, government students, 1920-1929, the annual grant, 1910-1912, maintenance of buildings, 1912, reports from Universities and University colleges, 1906-1911; Board of Education regulations for the Royal College of Science and Royal College of Art, 1902-1905; precis of minutes of the Board of Education, 1863-1892; examination papers for science schools and classes, 1888-1892; correspondence relating to the use of the Eastern Apparatus Gallery, 1908-1909, the Chelsea Physic garden, 1935-1942, between the Rector and Sir William Pile of the Department of Education and Science concerning industrial management, 1975; papers and press cuttings concerning Higher Education, Government policies, women in science and technology, 1978-1984; reports from the Royal Commission on Technical Instruction, 1882, the Select Committee on Museums of the Science and Art Department, 1898 (AB);
papers relating to the Departmental Committee of the Royal College of Science and Royal School of Mines, notably correspondence, 1903-1908, press-cuttings and articles, 1906, evidence of the Council and Professors of the Royal College of Science relating to the curriculum, 1904, Royal School of Mines Committee of Old Students volume of signatures, 1905; deputation from the Senate of the University of London concerning the proposed technological institute, 1906, minutes of proceedings at the deputation from the City and Guilds of London Institute, 1906, minutes and report of the sub-committee on the Royal School of Mines, 1904, and the Royal College of Science, 1905, papers relating to the draft, preliminary and final reports of the Committee, 1904-1906, notes and outline scheme on the establishment of an engineering Institute, and an Imperial University at South Kensington, undated (ABC);
papers relating to the Royal Commission on University Education in London, including the report of the Royal Commission, 1913, press cuttings, 1910-1913, and reports, including from the University of London Boards of Studies reports on the needs of faculties, 1910, report of the University of London Academic Council, 1910, Committee report on mathematics in Imperial College and the University of London, 1912, Governing Body sub-committee report, 1910-1914, notes by the College Secretary, Alexander Gow, 1914 (ABD); papers relating to the Board of Education Departmental Committee on the University of London, including the report of the Committee, 1926, press cuttings, 1924, evidence of Imperial College representatives, 1925, correspondence, 1923-1926, Governing Body sub-committee report, 1924, draft of proposed statutes under the University of London Act, 1926 (ABE).
Royal College of Science Imperial College of Science, Technology and MedicinePapers of the Committee of Principals of the Colleges of Advanced Technology (CATs), comprising signed minutes, 1957-1965, with some copies, 1960s; CAT Monitor, Newsletter sent to CAT Principals, 1960s; Charters of new universities, 1966.
Colleges of Advanced Technology , Committee of PrincipalsRecords of City University and predecessors, 1892-2000, covering all aspects of the establishment and development of the University, and including foundation documents and University charter, 1966; Governing Body records including minutes, 1892, annual reports, 1897-2000, and various management schemes, 1912-1960s; general administrative records including prospectuses, 1930s-1960s, records of prizes, scholarships, and ceremonial occasions, and in-house publications; financial records, 1893-1999; estates and buildings records and plans, 1892-2000; academic administrative records including Departmental syllabuses, 1927-1996, research and publications reports, 1952-1992, publications, 1970-1997, and promotional literature, 1960s-1990s; lists of students, 1899-1960s; staff records, 1895-1926; Library records, 1940s-1990s; Student Union records and records of other student societies, 1906-1999, including student magazines, 1912-1999; records of staff associations, 1950s-1990s; presscuttings, 1909-1999; photographs, 1892-1999; and audio tapes of special lectures, 1960s-1980s.
Northampton Institute Northampton Polytechnic Institute Northampton Polytechnic Northampton College of Advanced Technology City UniversityRecords of the City of London Polytechnic and London Guildhall University, London, comprising (but not limited to):
Governance papers; Annual/statutory reports and accounts; Strategic plans; Ceremonial Prospectuses; Course handbooks; Students' Union magazines and handbooks; Student records*; Staff magazines
- Requests involving personal data will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and on a case-by-case basis.
Papers of the City of London College, comprising:
Publications, including Journal of the Evening Classes for Young Men, 1859; College Calendars, 1882-1948; prospectuses, 1920, 1941-1970; circulars, leaflets and handbills, 1938-1966; reports, 1948-1970; Director's reports to Governing Body, 1963-1966; HMI reports, 1935, 1958.
Administrative papers (very limited) include a few files and reports of the Director on foreign tours and academic organisation, enrolment statistics, syllabuses and book lists, papers on course development, and papers of the Banking and Commerce Department, 1950s-1960s; catalogue of books in the library, 1907; library guides and reading lists, 1920s-1960s.
College Societies papers including papers, minutes and correspondence of the Students' Union, 1927-1936, 1954, 1964-1968; Debating Society, 1869-1893; Chess Club, 1894-1898.
College Journals including Staff Bulletin, 1947-1968; The Londinian, 1913-1920, 1947-1953; City of London College Magazine, 1927-1938; The Hub, 1930-1962;
Papers relating to college history, mainly comprising correspondence of the College Director and Secretary on aspects of college history, orders of service, tickets and programmes, 1940s-1960s; photographic prints and slides (including albums relating to World War Two); press cuttings volume, c1860-1973, volume 1949-1958, and monthly files Jun-Dec 1969; text, proofs and correspondence relating to the City of London College History, 1964.
Papers relating to ceremonials, including various certificates, 1862-1901; Director's reports on distributions of prizes, 1909-1970; sports programmes, 1931-1959; a few papers relating to studentships and awards, 1950s-1960s.
City of London CollegeRecords relating to the City and Guilds of London Institute (C&GLI), notably articles about the history of the Institute, 1896-1965, address by Sir John Wolfe Barry, 1903, centenary handbook, 1978, annual reports, 1880-1997, reports of the Executive Committee, 1878, and of the Livery Companies Committee, on technical education, 1878, Memorandum of Association, and ordinances, 1880-1910, correspondence with Imperial College, 1909-1921, 1946-1961, correspondence of the Registrar, 1922-1952, lists of Fellows, [1892-1988], scholarships, 1897.
City and Guilds of London InstituteRecords relating to the City and Guilds College (formerly the Central Institution of the City and Guilds Institute), 1876-1995, comprising a history, 1896; printed reports and schemes for the new institution, 1876-1884; speeches and accounts of the opening of the Central Institution, 1884; correspondence relating to the Jubilee, 1933-1935; programmes of the Central Institution, 1884-1931; letter books of the Secretary to the City and Guilds College Delegacy, 1911-1927; papers relating to the City and Guilds College Centenary, 1885-1985, and visitor's book (FC);
minutes of the Board of Studies, 1885-1913; report on equipment, 1889 (FE);
papers relating to the Engineering Board, notably minutes, 1915-1965, 1980-1984; correspondence and papers, 1911-1935; conference on postgraduate courses, 1962-1965; Chairman's notes and correspondence, 1955-1961; correspondence of the Research Committee, 1932-1951; senior appointments, 1913-1933 (FF);
papers of the Delegacy, notably minutes and reports, annual reports of the Dean of the Central Institution, 1911-1968; correspondence, 1910-1937, including research grants, 1915-1921; appointment of members, 1936-1970; minutes and accounts of the Finance and Special Committees, 1911-1924; correspondence and reports of the Organisation Committee, 1930-1931; chairmans' notes and correspondence, 1954-1968, donations, 1934-1936 (FG);
papers relating to links with Imperial College and the University of London, notably history of the City and Guilds London Institute, 1910; joint meetings and committee relating to the Delegacy, 1907-1910, 1955; correspondence of the Delegacy concerning the University of London, 1911-1921; degree and diploma examinations, 1926-1930; suspension of the Delegacy, 1966-1976 (FH);
papers relating to staff roles, including staff conference with Imperial College, 1911-1912; powers and duties of the Rector, 1918 and Deanship, 1931-1936; organisation and administration, 1918; papers relating to the Chemistry department, comprising regulations, examination papers and course notes of Professor Henry Edward Armstrong, 1884-1897; papers relating to the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Department, comprising notebook of Professor William Ernest Dalby on courses, 1904-1908; notes on lectures given by Professor William Cawthorne Unwin, 1885-1887; lecture and laboratory notebooks of C E H Salmon, 1894-1896; examination papers, 1913; correspondence relating to the Unwin Library, 1933-1934; papers relating to the Mechanics and Mathematics department, comprising notes on lectures given by Professor Olaus Henrici, 1885-1889; examination papers, 1888-1929; papers relating to the Electrical Engineering department, comprising notes on lectures given by Professor William Edward Ayrton, 1885-1887, notebooks of C Percy Taylor, 1892-1895 (FK);
records relating to students, 1884-1913 (FP); matriculation and entrance examination results; 1905-1938, examination results, 1887-1913 (FQ); registers of students, 1884-1948, tuition fees ledgers, 1911-1918, attendance registers, 1919-1940 (FR); Central Gazette and other journals, 1889-1906 (FSG).
Records of Brunel College of Advanced Technology (CAT) and Brunel University, Uxbridge Campus, 1957-2001, and Acton Technical College, 1950-1987, including minutes of Brunel College Governing Body, 1957-1966; Planning Group minutes, 1962-1964; papers of the Finance Committee, 1967-1971; Board of Studies papers, 1960-1961; Administrative Committee minutes, 1962-1966; Architects Planning Group minutes, plans and correspondence, c1962-1965; papers relating to meetings of Principals of CATs and the Ministry of Education, c1961-1964; Academic Advisory Committee minutes, 1964-1966; papers of the Academic Board, 1966-1968; papers relating to the University Charter and conditions of service, 1964-1965; Brunel University Council minutes, 1966-2000; Council papers, 1969-1971; papers of the University Court, 1967-1971; Vice Chancellor's annual report to Court, 1992-1993; papers of the National Council of Technological Heads, particularly relating to the visits to Brunel in 1957 and 1962 and report, 1963-1964 on industrial training and engineering; papers of the Research Grants Committee and Salary Committee, 1967-1971; papers of the General Purposes Committee and Building Services Committee, c1966-1969; Hillingdon Hospital, proposal for medical school, 1966; papers of the Honorary Degrees Committee, c1970-1974; papers of the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA) in regard to Brunel, 1965; papers of meetings been Principal (and later the Vice Chancellor) and heads of Departments, 1957-1959, 1969-1971; prospectuses and various related publications, 1957-2001.
Acton Technical College, Governors' meetings minutes, 1955-1956, and correspondence, 1957.
Prospectuses of Acton Technical College, 1950-1987; magazines including Brunel Newsletter, 1958-1968, Brunel Reporter, 1969-1995, BULB, 1980s-1991; scrapbooks of press cuttings relating to Brunel College and Brunel University, 1961-1977; 10 volumes of photographs of the Uxbridge campus, 1960s.
The 'Brunel Collection', 23 volumes containing reproductions of photographs, illustrations and prints relating to the work of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, in particular his ships the Great Western, the Great Britain and the Great Eastern.
Brunel College of Advanced Technology Brunel University West London Institute of Higher Education Acton Technical College Shoreditch College of Education Maria Grey CollegeContains the records of the Brixton School of Building. The collection has been arranged into the following categories:
BSB/1 Works in Converting the Baths in Ferndale Road into a Technical Institute, 1902;
BSB/2 Prospectuses, 1936-1971;
BSB/3 Historical Publications: three publications charting the history of the School, 1955-1979;
BSB/4 Magazines: issues of the School's in-house magazine, 1955-1958;
BSB/5 Distribution of Prizes and Exhibition Work: programmes listing the students receiving awards in different categories of study, 1948-1960;
BSB/6 Syllabuses, Course Notes and Examination Papers: syllabus information for courses in Public Health Engineering, course notes for teachers on a variety of subjects and exam papers for internal and external examination, 1953-1970;
BSB/7 Administration: papers on various courses provided by the School, 1960s;
BSB/8 Professional Publications: a booklet regarding metrication of the UK construction industry and journal articles regarding Public Health Engineering written by a staff member 1963-1977;
BSB/9 Photographs, c.1910-1930s.
Brixton School of Building London County Council School of Building