GB 0096 UoL/CF - University of London Central File

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Reference code

GB 0096 UoL/CF

Title

University of London Central File

Date(s)

  • 1900-1939 (Creation)

Level of description

Extent and medium

2099 bundles

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Name of creator

Biographical history

The Central File was created after the Registrar's Office was dissolved in 1901.The main task of the Central File was to file correspondence of the University. After World War Two the Central File was renamed the Central Registry. Sometime during the mid-1980s the Central Registry ceased.

Archival history

GB 0096 UoL/CF 1900-1939 Subfonds of University of London 2099 bundles University of London , Central File
The Central File was created after the Registrar's Office was dissolved in 1901.The main task of the Central File was to file correspondence of the University. After World War Two the Central File was renamed the Central Registry. Sometime during the mid-1980s the Central Registry ceased.

The collection contains University Correspondence for sessions 1900-1939 (CF 1). The correspondence files are arranged chronologically by subject. The collection also contains correspondence and papers relating to University of London Press and Printing (CF 2). These records relate chiefly to the University's dealings with the University of London Press.

Open except for records exempt under the Data Protection Act or the Freedom of Information Act. Access to the records for the purposes of private study and personal research is possible within the controlled environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Access to archive collections may be restricted under the Freedom of Information Act. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
English

Catalogue: Archive of the University of London, 1988.

University of London Library also holds the records of the Central Registry (Ref: UoL/CR).

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Scope and content

The collection contains University Correspondence for sessions 1900-1939 (CF 1). The correspondence files are arranged chronologically by subject. The collection also contains correspondence and papers relating to University of London Press and Printing (CF 2). These records relate chiefly to the University's dealings with the University of London Press.

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Conditions governing access

Open except for records exempt under the Data Protection Act or the Freedom of Information Act. Access to the records for the purposes of private study and personal research is possible within the controlled environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Access to archive collections may be restricted under the Freedom of Information Act. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

University of London Library also holds the records of the Central Registry (Ref: UoL/CR).

Finding aids

Catalogue: Archive of the University of London, 1988.

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Senate House Library, University of London

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Language(s)

  • English

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