Heathcote Papers

Identity Statement

Reference code(s)	: GB 0103 MS ADD 270
Held at	: University College London   Click here to find out how to view this collection at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/Library/special-coll ›
Full title	: Heathcote Papers
Date(s)	: c1930-c1972
Level of description	: Collection (fonds)
Extent	: 2 boxes
Name of creator(s)	: Heathcote | Niels Hugh de Vaudrey | b 1895 | Reader in the History of Science
Detailed catalogue	: Click here to view repository detailed catalogue

Context

Administrative/Biographical history:

Heathcote was Reader in the History of Science Department at University College London from 1946 to 1973.

Content

Scope and content/abstract:

The collection contains handwritten notebooks and loose typescript papers. Some of the notebooks are entitled 'Electricitat' or 'J.H.Waitz' and are often in German. Some are concerned with the history of electricity. The folders contain loose papers, often correspondence, about student work and exams and societies, in the history of science.

Access & Use

Language/scripts of material:
English and German

System of arrangement:

Conditions governing access:

Certain restrictions apply. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under data protection legislation. Please contact Special Collections for further information. PEASE NOTE: we may require four weeks' notice to assess the collection for access.

Conditions governing reproduction:

Photocopies/photographs/microfilm are supplied for private research only at the Archivist's discretion. Please note that material may be unsuitable for copying on conservation grounds, and that photographs cannot be photocopied in any circumstances. Researchers who wish to publish material must seek copyright permission from the copyright owner.

Finding aids:

Not yet catalogued.

Archival Information

Archival history:

Immediate source of acquisition:

Presented with Heathcote's library in 1979.

Allied Materials

Related material:

National Register of Archives: Click here to view NRA record

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Description Notes

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Date(s) of descriptions:
1999