IDENTITY STATEMENT
Reference code(s): GB 0098 KN
Held at: Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine
Title: Nuclear Power and Nuclear Technology Studies at Imperial College
Date(s): Created 1956-1986 (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:
Postgraduate courses in Nuclear Power and Nuclear Technology were first offered by Imperial College in 1958. The Nuclear Technology course was part of the Department of Chemical Engineering, with the Nuclear Technology Group being established in 1962. The Nuclear Power course was part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The University of London Reactor Centre is located at Silwood Park, Berkshire, and is now operated within the T H Huxley School for the Environment, Earth Sciences and Engineering.
CONTENT
Scope and content/abstract:
Records relating to Imperial College Nuclear Power and Nuclear Technology Studies, 1956-1969, including press cuttings; printed codes of practice and rules for safe working, 1957-1986; papers relating to expansion of the department, 1957-1961, including proposed laboratories; papers of the Nuclear Studies Committee, 1956-1969, including minutes, 1958-1969; papers relating to courses, 1957-1958; correspondence and brochure relating to proposed Reactor Science and Engineering course, 1968-1969 (run jointly with Queen Mary College).
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:
The records were transferred to the College Archives.
ALLIED MATERIALS
Existence and location of originals:
Existence and location of copies:
Related material:
Records of the Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering records (KC) and Department of Mechanical Engineering record (KEM), 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