IDENTITY STATEMENT
Reference code(s): GB 0100 KCLCA KA/SB
Held at: King's College London College Archives
Title: King's College London Student Signature Books
Date(s): 1831-1974
Level of description: Series level descriptions of King's College London Archives
Extent: 10 volumes
Name of creator(s): King's College London
CONTEXT
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CONTENT
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King's College London Students' Signature Books acknowledging individual agreement to be bound by the College rules and regulations, including General Literature and Science signature books, 1831-1930 (KA/SB1-3), Medical students' register of matriculations, 1838-1943 (KA/SB4-6), Theological students' register of matriculations, 1846-1974 (KA/SB7), Evening Classes signature book, 1865-1875 (KA/SB8), Science, 1905-1925 (KA/SB9), Arts, 1906-1920 (KA/SB10). Information typically includes, date of entry and signature of student, some volumes include the name of witness and department. Vocational theological students were also required to subscribe to the Thirty Nine Articles.
ACCESS AND USE
Language/scripts of material: English
System of arrangement:
Arranged according to Faculty.
Conditions governing access:
The information from these records is supplied on request. Readers are not encouraged to consult them first-hand as they are very fragile.
Conditions governing reproduction:
Copies are not normally supplied due to the condition of the originals.
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids:
Lists are available for consultation in the King's College London Archives Reading Room.
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
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ALLIED MATERIALS
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Related material:
King's College London Entrance Papers and Admission Papers (KA/E). Attendance Registers and Address Books also provide information useful in locating a particular student (Ref: KA/RAT, KA/RAD).
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DESCRIPTION NOTES
Note:
Archivist's note: Sources: King's College London catalogues. Compiled by Beverley Ager as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
Date(s) of descriptions: January 2002