IDENTITY STATEMENT
Reference code(s): GB 0098 ABG
Held at: Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine
Title: Imperial College Development Association
Date(s): Created 1919-1933
Level of description: Series of Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine records
Extent: 1 box
Name of creator(s): Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
CONTEXT
Administrative/Biographical history:
The Imperial College Development Association was involved with the movement for an Imperial College degree.
CONTENT
Scope and content/abstract:
Records relating to the Imperial College Development Association, 1919-1933, comprising a history of the 'Degree Question', [1924]; report of the deputation of the governors, 1919; report of a meeting between the governors of Imperial College and the Executive Committee of the City and Guilds of London Institute, 1920; address by Sir Arthur Acland, 1920, Students' Union Committee correspondence, 1920; printed pamphlets by Royal College of Science students, 1920; printed addresses by H E Armstrong and Viscount Haldane, 1920; correspondence, 1922-1933; papers and correspondence concerning university status for the college, including from Sir Arthur Acland, Lord Crewe, Herbert A L Fisher, Lord Rutherford, Sir Herbert Wright, 1918-1922; notes on the evolution of the college, 1920.
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 Imperial College Governing Body (GB), Imperial College Expansion Schemes (l) and South Kensington Institutions (ABM-AK), held at Imperial College.
Publication note:
DESCRIPTION NOTES
Note:
Archivist's note: Compiled by Julie Tancell as part of the RSLP AIM25 project.
Date(s) of descriptions: October 2000