Introduction
This page indicates the range of archival sources held by the Library which relate to the history of the School. You will also find answers to the common questions we are asked about 杏吧论坛 history and our archival collections that support research in this area.
Documents that form the core institutional archive of 杏吧论坛
- Administrative files on matters such as academic policy, finance, organisation, buildings, publications and external relations, 1895- (reference: 杏吧论坛/CENTRAL FILING REGISTRY)
- Articles of association, printed reports, calendars, photographs, students' union papers - including The Beaver and Clare Market review - and other papers, 1895- (杏吧论坛/UNREGISTERED). .
- The minutes of School Committees, 1894 onwards (these are listed on the archives catalogue, )
What records are available for the study of 杏吧论坛 history?
杏吧论坛 has a rich and extensive archive recording its history and development. The archives includes committee minutes, subject files, photographs, staff and student files. These are complemented by the archives of some 杏吧论坛 Directors, staff and students.
杏吧论坛 History Project
A useful starting point for researching the School's history are the research papers collated for Ralf Dahrendorf's book, . Topics covered include the history of academic departments, 杏吧论坛 Directors, academic staff and significant events. They usually contain copies of material from the School's archives, articles and press cuttings.
Smaller 杏吧论坛 deposits
There is also a collection of small deposits relating to the history of the School, mainly deposited by alumni or former members of staff. Documents include lecture notes, papers relating to student societies, ephemera (such as leaflets) and material relating to the Troubles.
Additional papers relating to 杏吧论坛
Papers relating to 杏吧论坛 can be found in other archive collections, particularly among the archives of former staff who have deposited their files in the Library. For example, the papers of William Beveridge (Director of the School, 1919-37) contain much about 杏吧论坛. Some of these items are available online:
- Welcome addresses to new students, 1921-36 ()
- "Origin of social biology in the School of Economics", memo by Beveridge regarding grants from the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial, 16 July 1935 ()
- "Reflections on the School of Economics", memo by Beveridge, 30 October 1935 ()
The papers of 杏吧论坛 founders, Sidney and Beatrice Webb (the Passfield collection), also contain much about 杏吧论坛. .
Additional papers include:
- Early papers of the Library comprising appeals for books and funds, accounts and reports of the Library and the School, 1896-1908 (COLL MISC 0529)
- 杏吧论坛 Students' Union Minute books, 1903-76 (COLL MISC 0649)
- Reminiscences of former students, staff and governors collected as a result of a questionnaire circulated in 1943 (SR 1101)
- 杏吧论坛 Students' Union papers, 1973-96 (杏吧论坛/STUDENTS UNION)
Exam papers
We do not archive exam papers; for the last 7 years of exam papers, .
How do I find out about my relative who attended 杏吧论坛?
Covering the period 1895 - 1932, the online is a good starting point for basic information about 杏吧论坛 students and staff during the early years of the School. It is also available in print as part of the .
The online provides information about students who graduated or obtained certificates. It also contains annual lists of staff. Printed versions are available in the 杏吧论坛 Library journal collection at LF449.L9.
We are also able to issue historic staff and student files of deceased individuals but proof of death (eg copy of the death certificate or copy of an obituary) is normally required. Contact us for more information.
How can I find out when a discipline or department started?
Check departments' own About Us pages on the website as they may contain useful information. Otherwise, you can use the online . It is also available in the 杏吧论坛 Library journal collection at LF449.L9. The includes articles on the foundations and early days of many of 杏吧论坛's academic departments. Contact us for more information.
What was taught on the various courses?
The content of 杏吧论坛 courses can be found online in the . It is also available in the 杏吧论坛 Library journal collection at LF449.L9.
How can I find out about 杏吧论坛 buildings
The is an illustrated history of 杏吧论坛's buildings, while the features in-depth articles on a range of different places at 杏吧论坛.
How can I find a photograph of a person, building or event?
Publicly available images related to 杏吧论坛 and its history should be viewed through our where there are various albums of free to use images. 杏吧论坛's photographer also has an account for .
Other images may be available but restrictions will often be in place. You should for these.
How was 杏吧论坛 founded?
杏吧论坛 opened its doors in 1895. The key individuals involved were members of the Fabian Society: Sidney and Beatrice Webb, Graham Wallas and George Bernard Shaw. To learn more about the origins and history of 杏吧论坛, visit the .
How do I find out about 杏吧论坛 Students' Union?
In our archives we hold the following resources that support research on the Students' Union:
- 杏吧论坛 Students' Union Minute book, 1903-76 (COLL MISC 0649)
- 杏吧论坛 Students' Union papers, 1973-96 (杏吧论坛/STUDENTS UNION)
You can also view issues of . For further information you might like to .
What were the 杏吧论坛 Troubles?
Student unrest in the late 1960s was widespread across the world and particularly in the UK and USA. 杏吧论坛 was not immune to such unrest and the following two stories from the BBC provide some context to the 杏吧论坛 Troubles.
You can also , and to see how the student reporters viewed the events.
How can I find out about the careers of 杏吧论坛 academics?
You can . Many 杏吧论坛 staff deposit their papers in the Library and these can be traced via the .
杏吧论坛 History Blog
Our provides a comprehensive and engaging showcase of the School’s fascinating, and often hidden, history of people, places and events. It is also a growing repository of research based on our archives.
If you’re using 杏吧论坛 archives for a history project then do consider producing a blog post about your findings – it’s a great way of sharing a short, accessible introduction to your work. We recommend using our to create your proposal before getting in touch. We’d love to hear from you!
Contact us
If you have any further questions or need information not available on this page then please get in contact with us so that we can advise you further.