GB 0098 KZB MUNRO - MUNRO, Professor James Watson (1888-1968)

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GB 0098 KZB MUNRO

Titel

MUNRO, Professor James Watson (1888-1968)

Datum(s)

  • Created 1931-1961 (Vervaardig)

Beschrijvingsniveau

Omvang en medium

5 boxes

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Biografie

Born Perth, Scotland, 1888; educated at the High School, Dundee, and Edinburgh University, graduating in Agriculture, 1910, Forestry, 1911; appointed Assistant Professor of Entomology at Imperial College, 1926, instrumental in establishing the Field Station at Hurworth, Slough, and then at Silwood Park, Berkshire; Professor of Entomology, 1930; Professor of Zoology and Applied Entomology, 1934-1953; died, 1968.
Publications: Insects & Industry (London, 1929); Report on Insect Infestation of Stored Cacao with W S Thomson (London, 1929); Cotton Pest Control Work in Southern and Central Africa and the Rhodesias (Report on a tour) (London, 1937); Report on a Survey of the Infestation of Grain by Insects (London, 1940); Pests of stored products (Hutchinson, London, 1966).

Geschiedenis van het archief

GB 0098 KZB MUNRO Created 1931-1961 Collection (fonds) 5 boxes Munro , James Watson , 1888-1968 , zoologist
Born Perth, Scotland, 1888; educated at the High School, Dundee, and Edinburgh University, graduating in Agriculture, 1910, Forestry, 1911; appointed Assistant Professor of Entomology at Imperial College, 1926, instrumental in establishing the Field Station at Hurworth, Slough, and then at Silwood Park, Berkshire; Professor of Entomology, 1930; Professor of Zoology and Applied Entomology, 1934-1953; died, 1968.
Publications: Insects & Industry (London, 1929); Report on Insect Infestation of Stored Cacao with W S Thomson (London, 1929); Cotton Pest Control Work in Southern and Central Africa and the Rhodesias (Report on a tour) (London, 1937); Report on a Survey of the Infestation of Grain by Insects (London, 1940); Pests of stored products (Hutchinson, London, 1966).

Transferred to the College Archives from the Imperial College Field Station, Silwood Park.

Papers of Professor James Watson Munro, 1931-1961, comprising records relating to Imperial College, notably Departmental reports for Zoology and Applied Entomology, 1936-1961, papers on the establishment of the Biological Field Station, Slough, 1931-1938, correspondence concerning administration, 1940-1942, staff, 1937-1954, air raid precautions, 1940-1942 (A);

papers relating to committees, including Biology War Committee, 1942-1945, Empire Marketing Board Advisory Committee, 1930-1934, Forestry Commission Committee on Ecological Reserves, 1939-1946, Pest Control Research Committee, 1938-1942 (B);

papers relating to the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, notably correspondence relating to the Forest Products Research Laboratory, 1928-1941, student grants, 1931-1940, pest infestation and food storage, 1936-1943, staff, 1939-1944, relationship to the Department, 1938-1945 (C);

general correspondence, notably relating to committees, courses, staff appointments and testimonials, research, principally pest infestation and food storage including for the war effort, job vacancies, Slough Biological Field Station, Ministry of Food, 1932-1947 (D).

The papers are arranged in sections, as outlined in the scope and content. General correspondence is arranged alphabetically by name of correspondent.

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 in the reading room of the College Archives and includes an index of personal names.

Records of the Department of Zoology (KZ) and Field Research Stations at Silwood Park and Slough and Harlington Athletics Ground (KZF), held at Imperial College.

Sources: British Library On-Line Public Access Catalogue 97; National Register of Archives. 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 Agronomy Biologists Biology Department of Scientific and Industrial Research Entomology Field work Food preservation Food processing Food technology Forest management Forest resources Forestry Forestry Commission Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine x Imperial College of Science and Technology x Imperial College x University of London , Imperial College International conflicts Ministry of Food Munro , James Watson , 1888-1968 , zoologist Natural philosophy Natural resources Natural sciences Pest control Pests Philosophy Plant resources Research work Scientific personnel Scientists War World wars (events) World War Two (1939-1945) Zoologists Zoology Wars (events) Personnel People by occupation People

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Transferred to the College Archives from the Imperial College Field Station, Silwood Park.

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Papers of Professor James Watson Munro, 1931-1961, comprising records relating to Imperial College, notably Departmental reports for Zoology and Applied Entomology, 1936-1961, papers on the establishment of the Biological Field Station, Slough, 1931-1938, correspondence concerning administration, 1940-1942, staff, 1937-1954, air raid precautions, 1940-1942 (A);

papers relating to committees, including Biology War Committee, 1942-1945, Empire Marketing Board Advisory Committee, 1930-1934, Forestry Commission Committee on Ecological Reserves, 1939-1946, Pest Control Research Committee, 1938-1942 (B);

papers relating to the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, notably correspondence relating to the Forest Products Research Laboratory, 1928-1941, student grants, 1931-1940, pest infestation and food storage, 1936-1943, staff, 1939-1944, relationship to the Department, 1938-1945 (C);

general correspondence, notably relating to committees, courses, staff appointments and testimonials, research, principally pest infestation and food storage including for the war effort, job vacancies, Slough Biological Field Station, Ministry of Food, 1932-1947 (D).

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The papers are arranged in sections, as outlined in the scope and content. General correspondence is arranged alphabetically by name of correspondent.

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Voorwaarden voor raadpleging

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.

Voorwaarden voor reproductie

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.

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  • Engels

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  • Latijn

Taal en schrift aantekeningen

English

Fysieke eigenschappen en technische eisen

Records of the Department of Zoology (KZ) and Field Research Stations at Silwood Park and Slough and Harlington Athletics Ground (KZF), held at Imperial College.

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A catalogue is available in the reading room of the College Archives and includes an index of personal names.

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Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine

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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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  • Engels

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