Armorial bearings, flag, photographs and portraits of Imperial College

Identity Statement

Reference code(s)	: GB 0098 M
Held at	: Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine   Click here to find out how to view this collection at http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/recordsandarchives ›
Full title	: Armorial bearings, flag, photographs and portraits of Imperial College
Date(s)	: Created 1908-1987 (ongoing)
Level of description	: Series of Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine records View parent record
Extent	: 3 boxes
Name of creator(s)	: Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine

Context

Administrative/Biographical history:

The grant of arms was made to Imperial College by Royal Warrant of King Edward VII dated 6 June 1908. The College arms are confined to a shield, and display the Royal Arms together with a book representing knowledge. The motto 'Scientia Imperii Decus et Tutamen' can be translated as 'knowledge is the adornment and protection of the State'.

Content

Scope and content/abstract:

Records comprise correspondence and notes relating to the College armorial bearings, 1908-1980, the College flag, 1938-1945 (MA); correspondence relating to photographs of Imperial College and members, 1910-1953 (MN); papers and correspondence relating to paintings and portraits of Rectors, Chairmen, Prince Consort, 1954-1987 (MP).

Access & 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.

Finding aids:

A catalogue is available at the College Archives.

Archival Information

Archival history:

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

Immediate source of acquisition:

Allied Materials

Related material:

National Register of Archives: Click here to view NRA record

Publication note:

Description Notes

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