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Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine

Centre for Computing Services and Department of Computing of Imperial College


IDENTITY STATEMENT

Reference code(s): GB 0098 KCU

Held at: Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine

Title: Centre for Computing Services and Department of Computing of Imperial College

Date(s): Created 1955-1988 (ongoing)

Level of description: Series of Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine records

Extent: 4 boxes

Name of creator(s): Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine

CONTEXT

Administrative/Biographical history:

The Computer Unit (later Computer Centre) was established in 1964, and became part of the Department of Computing and Control. In 1974 the Centre separated from the Department, and later became known as the Centre for Computing Services.
The Centre for Computing and Automation was formed in 1966, based on research undertaken in the Department of Mathematics. In 1970 the centre became the Department of Computing and Control, and then the Department of Computing in 1979, when the Control Group rejoined the Department of Electrical Engineering.
The Kobler Unit for the Management of Information Technology and a new chair to head it was established in 1984 by a trust set up by Fred Kobler.

CONTENT

Scope and content/abstract:

Records of the Centre for Computing Services (formerly Computer Unit and Computer Centre) of Imperial College, 1955-1980, including annual reports and research reports, 1965; newsletters, 1971; Advisory Committee papers, 1964-1967; papers of Sir Patrick Linstead, Rector, relating to the department, 1955-1963; opening of the unit, 1964-1965; future of computing and organisation of the unit, 1964-1976; working party minutes on the separation of the centre from the Department of Computing and Control, 1974 (KCU); Rectors' correspondence relating to the Computer Centre, 1971-1980, concerning separation from the Department of Computing and Control, headship and future of the centre (KCUB);
Rectors' correspondence relating to the Computing Department, 1966-1981, concerning headship of the department, Chairs of Computing Science and Software Engineering, general matters (KCUC); papers relating to the Department of Computing and Control (later Department of Computing), 1970-1988, including BSc and MSc courses, 1963-1986; research reports, 1970-1971; opening of the Wiliam Penney Laboratory, 1988; Kobler Unit for the Management of Information Technology, 1984-1988; annual reports, research reports (KCUD).

ACCESS AND USE

Language/scripts of material: English

System of arrangement:

The records are arranged in sections as outlined in the scope and content.

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.

Physical characteristics:

Finding aids:

A catalogue is available at the College Archives.

ARCHIVAL INFORMATION

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information:

Accruals:

Archival history:

Created and accumulated by Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine during the course of business.

Immediate source of acquisition:

ALLIED MATERIALS

Existence and location of originals:

Existence and location of copies:

Related material:

Records of the Department of Electrical Engineering (KEE), Mathematics Department (KMATH), records relating to the University of London (UL), papers of Professor Stanley Gill (KCUA/GILL) and Sir Patrick Linstead (B/LINSTEAD), held at Imperial College.

Publication note:

DESCRIPTION NOTES

Note:

Archivist's note: Compiled by Julie Tancell as part of the RSLP AIM25 project.

Rules or conventions: 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.

Date(s) of descriptions: October 2000


INDEX ENTRIES
Subjects
Research programmes | Organization of research
Research results | Technology assessment | Economics of science
University courses | Educational courses
University laboratories | Academic buildings | Educational buildings
Computer science
Information technology

Personal names
Gill | Stanley | 1926-1975 | computer scientist
Linstead | Sir | Reginald Patrick | 1902-1966 | Knight | chemist

Corporate names
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine | Centre for Computing Services
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine | Department of Computing

Places