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Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine

History of Science and Technology Department of Imperial College

IDENTITY STATEMENT

Reference code(s): GB 0098 KH

Held at: Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine

Title: History of Science and Technology Department of Imperial College

Date(s): Created 1954-1994 (ongoing)

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

Extent: 2 boxes

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

CONTEXT

Administrative/Biographical history:

The History of Science and Technology Department was established in 1963. In 1980, the department was amalgamated with Associated Studies to form the Department of Humanities. In 1990 Science and Technology Studies separated from the Humanities Department, which became the Humanities Programme. The London Centre for the History of Science, Medicine and Technology was established in 1987, in collaboration with University College London, Imperial College, Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine and the Science Museum.

CONTENT

Scope and content/abstract:

Records of the History of Science and Technology Department of Imperial College, 1958-1994, notably correspondence, including foundation of the department, 1958-1960; Rectors' correspondence, 1963-1978; departmental accommodation, 1963-1968; future organisation, 1978-1980; Leverhulme Research Fellowship, 1966-1974; working party minutes, 1964-1968 (KH); course booklets for Science and Technology Studies, 1992-1994, (KHB); course details, 1995-1996; student magazines for Science Communication Studies, 1992-1993 (KHBC);
University of London Centre for the History of Science, Medicine and Technology course booklets, 1988, (KHC).

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

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Archival history:

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

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ALLIED MATERIALS

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DESCRIPTION NOTES

Note:

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