GB 0100 KCLCA QAR/FP, QA/FPC - Queen Elizabeth College Registry Student Records

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Reference code

GB 0100 KCLCA QAR/FP, QA/FPC

Title

Queen Elizabeth College Registry Student Records

Date(s)

  • 1918-1987 (Creation)

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Extent and medium

493 archive boxes

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Name of creator

Biographical history

The Household and Social Science Department of King's College for Women first opened in 1915. In 1928 it became completely independent of the rest of the College and a School of the University of London, known as King's College of Household and Social Science University of London. In 1953 a Royal Charter was granted and the name changed to Queen Elizabeth College. In 1985 the College merged with King's College London and Chelsea College creating King's College London (KQC).

Archival history

The Registrar's records were transferred from Kensington in 1989.
GB 0100 KCLCA QAR/FP, QA/FPC 1918-1987 Series level descriptions of King's College London Archives 493 archive boxes Household and Social Science Department, King's College for Women
King's College of Household and Social Science
Queen Elizabeth College Registry
The Household and Social Science Department of King's College for Women first opened in 1915. In 1928 it became completely independent of the rest of the College and a School of the University of London, known as King's College of Household and Social Science University of London. In 1953 a Royal Charter was granted and the name changed to Queen Elizabeth College. In 1985 the College merged with King's College London and Chelsea College creating King's College London (KQC).

The Registrar's records were transferred from Kensington in 1989.

Household and Social Science Department, King's College for Women, King's College of Household and Social Science and Queen Elizabeth College student files, 1918-1987 (Ref: QAR/FP), Queen Elizabeth College student record cards [1960-1985] (Ref: QA/FPC). The level of information contained varies, but undergraduate files typically give the name and address of students, student number, transcript printout, 'A' Level results, description of course, course units and examination results for each session, value and grades, title of course, notification of student grant, total awarded and amount paid each term. Later files also include UCCA (Universities Central Council on Admissions) forms. Information contained in postgraduate files includes enrolment form, letter of acceptance, admission form, transcript information, Federal Government Scholarship form and correspondence. The record cards supplement the file series and generally include name, student number, photograph, nationality, date of birth, dates of entry and leaving, address, previous education, course units, values, grades and final degree result.

The file series is organised by USR number obtained from the card index, which is arranged alphabetically. The record card series is organised alphabetically.

Subject to an eighty year closure period from date of leaving, but may be consulted by the Ceremonies and Events Office and other appropriate College staff.

Copies, subject to the condition of the original, can be supplied to the Ceremonies and Events Office and other appropriate College staff. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Director of Archive Services, King's College London.
English

The card index is located in the King's College London Archives Reading Room.

Queen Elizabeth College Microfiche Student Records (Ref: Q/MFF).

Sources: King's College London catalogues; Neville Marsh, The history of Queen Elizabeth College (London, 1986). Compiled by Beverley Ager as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997; ISAD(G), Second edition, 2000. March 2002 Educational courses Educational evaluation Educational levels Educational statistics Educational systems Enrolment Examination marks Higher education Higher education institutions King's College for Women , Household and Social Science Department , 1915-1928 King's College of Household and Social Science , 1928-1953 Queen Elizabeth College , Registry Student evaluation Students Universities University courses University students Womens education Women students Educational institutions

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Scope and content

Household and Social Science Department, King's College for Women, King's College of Household and Social Science and Queen Elizabeth College student files, 1918-1987 (Ref: QAR/FP), Queen Elizabeth College student record cards [1960-1985] (Ref: QA/FPC). The level of information contained varies, but undergraduate files typically give the name and address of students, student number, transcript printout, 'A' Level results, description of course, course units and examination results for each session, value and grades, title of course, notification of student grant, total awarded and amount paid each term. Later files also include UCCA (Universities Central Council on Admissions) forms. Information contained in postgraduate files includes enrolment form, letter of acceptance, admission form, transcript information, Federal Government Scholarship form and correspondence. The record cards supplement the file series and generally include name, student number, photograph, nationality, date of birth, dates of entry and leaving, address, previous education, course units, values, grades and final degree result.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

The file series is organised by USR number obtained from the card index, which is arranged alphabetically. The record card series is organised alphabetically.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Subject to an eighty year closure period from date of leaving, but may be consulted by the Ceremonies and Events Office and other appropriate College staff.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copies, subject to the condition of the original, can be supplied to the Ceremonies and Events Office and other appropriate College staff. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Director of Archive Services, King's College London.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Queen Elizabeth College Microfiche Student Records (Ref: Q/MFF).

Finding aids

The card index is located in the King's College London Archives Reading Room.

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King's College London College Archives

Rules and/or conventions used

National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997; ISAD(G), Second edition, 2000.

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Language(s)

  • English

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