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- Created 1956-1986 (ongoing) (Creation)
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Biographical history
The Department of Management Science was established in 1971 on its separation from the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The Department had its origins in a postgraduate course in Production Engineering in 1955, within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. From 1961 a course in Management Studies was offered, and the section became the Production Engineering and Management Studies Section (later the Management Engineering Section). In 1987, the Department merged with the Department of Social and Economic Studies to form the Management School.
Archival history
Created and accumulated by Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine during the course of business.
GB 0098 KEMM Created 1956-1986 (ongoing) Series of Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine records 3 boxes Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
The Department of Management Science was established in 1971 on its separation from the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The Department had its origins in a postgraduate course in Production Engineering in 1955, within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. From 1961 a course in Management Studies was offered, and the section became the Production Engineering and Management Studies Section (later the Management Engineering Section). In 1987, the Department merged with the Department of Social and Economic Studies to form the Management School.
Created and accumulated by Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine during the course of business.
Records of the Department of Management Science of Imperial College, 1966-1985, notably papers and brochures concerning the history of the department, 1956-1985; courses and conferences, 1964-1988; reports, 1978-1986; papers relating to the Production Engineering and Production Management Development Committee, 1960-1963; organisation and administration of the department, 1956-1981.
The records are arranged in sections as outlined in the scope and content.
Researchers wishing to consult the Archives should first contact the College Archivist, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, for an appointment.
A photocopying service is available at the discretion of the Archivist. Photocopies are supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Archivist.
English
A catalogue is available at the College Archives.
Records of Imperial College Departments of Social and Economic Studies (KIS), and Management Science (KEM), held at Imperial College.
Compiled by Julie Tancell as part of the RSLP AIM25 project. General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997. October 2000 Business management Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine , Department of Management Science Industrial management Management Management education Management techniques Vocational education
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Records of the Department of Management Science of Imperial College, 1966-1985, notably papers and brochures concerning the history of the department, 1956-1985; courses and conferences, 1964-1988; reports, 1978-1986; papers relating to the Production Engineering and Production Management Development Committee, 1960-1963; organisation and administration of the department, 1956-1981.
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The records are arranged in sections as outlined in the scope and content.
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Conditions governing access
Researchers wishing to consult the Archives should first contact the College Archivist, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, for an appointment.
Conditions governing reproduction
A photocopying service is available at the discretion of the Archivist. Photocopies are supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Archivist.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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English
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Records of Imperial College Departments of Social and Economic Studies (KIS), and Management Science (KEM), held at Imperial College.
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A catalogue is available at the College Archives.
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General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.
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- English