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- Created 1965-1981 (ongoing) (Creation)
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Biographical history
The Department of Social and Economic Studies was established in 1978, from the Industrial Sociology Unit and a new Economics unit. The Industrial Sociology Unit was established as an independent unit in 1969, previously being part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In 1987, the Department of Social and Economic Studies merged with the Department of Management Science to form the Management School of Imperial College.
Joan Woodward was Professor of Industrial Sociology from 1969-1971.
Archival history
Created and accumulated by Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine during the course of business.
GB 0098 KIS Created 1965-1981 (ongoing) Series of Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine records 3 boxes University of London , Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
The Department of Social and Economic Studies was established in 1978, from the Industrial Sociology Unit and a new Economics unit. The Industrial Sociology Unit was established as an independent unit in 1969, previously being part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In 1987, the Department of Social and Economic Studies merged with the Department of Management Science to form the Management School of Imperial College.
Joan Woodward was Professor of Industrial Sociology from 1969-1971.
Created and accumulated by Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine during the course of business.
Records of the Social and Economic Studies Department of Imperial College, previously the Industrial Sociology Unit, 1965-1981, notably the papers of Professor Joan Woodward, relating to departmental organisation, lecture and course notes, [1959-1971]; course brochures and outlines, 1966-1978, press cuttings 1971-1978; Rectors' correspondence, 1968-1981, concerning the Joan Woodward Memorial lecture, 1971-1978; papers of the Committee on Sociological Studies, 1965-1970.
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 the Department of Management Science and the Management School (KEMM), Department of Mechanical Engineering records (KEM), Interdisciplinary Centres and Courses (KO) and records relating to the University of London (UL), 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 Economics education Economic theory Educational courses Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine Occupational sociology Personnel management Social science education Social studies Sociology University courses Vocational education Woodward , Joan , 1916-1971 , Professor of Industrial Sociology Organization and administration Health services administration Public administration Government
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Records of the Social and Economic Studies Department of Imperial College, previously the Industrial Sociology Unit, 1965-1981, notably the papers of Professor Joan Woodward, relating to departmental organisation, lecture and course notes, [1959-1971]; course brochures and outlines, 1966-1978, press cuttings 1971-1978; Rectors' correspondence, 1968-1981, concerning the Joan Woodward Memorial lecture, 1971-1978; papers of the Committee on Sociological Studies, 1965-1970.
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Accruals
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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
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Records of the Department of Management Science and the Management School (KEMM), Department of Mechanical Engineering records (KEM), Interdisciplinary Centres and Courses (KO) and records relating to the University of London (UL), held at Imperial College
Finding aids
A catalogue is available at the College Archives.
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- Vocational education » Economics education
- Economic theory
- Educational courses
- Personnel management » Occupational sociology
- Personnel management
- Social science education
- Social science education » Social studies
- Sociology
- Educational courses » University courses
- Vocational education
- Government » Public administration
- Government
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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